Job Description :
- We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic technical Lead for Data Governance to spearhead our data governance initiatives for platform modernization.
- This pivotal role will be responsible for defining implementing and overseeing a robust data governance framework with a specific focus on leveraging Snowflake for data warehousing and Alation for data cataloging and metadata management
- The ideal candidate will drive the strategy and execution of metadata taxonomy data quality compliance and lineage ensuring data trust and usability across the organization.
- This role requires a strong blend of architectural vision technical expertise and the ability to bridge business and technical stakeholders ultimately embedding governance processes within our data engineering deployment cycles Understanding the prerequisites of data governance and data products for AI readiness
Key Responsibilities
Assessment input to refine Strategy Roadmap Conduct an overall assessment of current state to develop the comprehensive data governance strategy and execute an optimized roadmap aligned with business objectives and platform modernization goalsFramework Design Implementation Design implement and manage enterprisewide data governance frameworks policies and standards to ensure data integrity trust security and complianceMetadata Lineage Management Drive advanced metadata management and advance data lineage capabilities primarily utilizing Alation Data Catalog to enhance data discovery transparency and traceability across all datasetsData Quality Security Compliance Lead initiatives to establish and enforce data quality standards monitor key data quality metrics and ensure adherence to regulatory and internal compliance requirements eg GRC Audits GDPR Works Council CCPA etcArchitectural Leadership Architect robust data governance components and ensure architectural compliance with established data governance policies standards and frameworksBusinessTechnical Liaison Act as a critical liaison between business stakeholders data owners data stewards and technical teams including IT Data Engineering and Analytics to foster a datadriven culture and ensure alignment on governance objectivesIntegration with Data Engineering Collaborate closely with data engineering teams to embed data governance principles and processes directly into data pipelines and deployment cycles ensuring governance by designTooling Expertise Maximize the utilization of Snowflake for data warehousing analysis and integration with governance tools and expertly manage and configure Alation for data cataloging stewardship workflows and metadata curation Develop API integrations for unification of multiple toolingStandards Glossaries Define processes to gather and maintain enterprisewide data standards taxonomies and business glossaries to promote a common understanding of data assets with continuous controls Develop strategies to compile existing taxonomy data dictionaries sporadically developed and maintained in siloed sources eg Sharepoint xls etc into a unified catalog for consumptionPerformance Monitoring Establish metrics and Key Performance Indicators KPIs OKRs to measure the effectiveness and progress of data governance initiatives in Agile fashionTraining Advocacy Provide training best practices and thought leadership on data governance concepts and tools to various organizational levelsQualifications
Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Data Management Information Systems or a related field7 years of progressive experience in data governance data management or related domains with a proven track record of leading significant initiatives Snowflake experience mustDeep handson expertise with Alation Data Catalog including setup configuration stewardship workflows and metadata curationStrong understanding and practical experience with Snowflake including schema design query optimization performance tuning and governance integration within the ETLs and modeling layersExperience in SCRUM Agile mode with indepth knowledge of industrystandard data governance frameworks eg DAMADMBOKSolid understanding of data privacy security and compliance regulations eg GDPR CCPA HIPAAExperience with data engineering platforms ETLELT processes and integrating governance into data pipelinesExceptional communication presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levelsProven ability to bridge the gap between technical details and business requirementsStrong analytical and problemsolving skills with a strategic mindset
Key Skills
Administrative Skills,Facilities Management,Biotechnology,Creative Production,Design And Estimation,Architecture
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1