Product Owner Expert (Data Governance Tech Enablement)

Product Owner Lead

This position requires an experienced Product Owner Lead specializing in Data Governance and Tech Enablement. The primary focus is on driving enterprise data governance maturity, with a significant emphasis on metadata management, data quality, data lineage, and governance platform adoption. The role involves working closely with both business and technical stakeholders to build robust data governance practices across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business and technical stakeholders to define, implement, and promote enterprise data governance policies, standards, and best practices.
• Support metadata management, business glossary development, data lineage, data cataloging, and data classification across enterprise data domains.
• Support the implementation and adoption of enterprise data governance platforms such as Collibra, Alation, or similar tools.
• Facilitate data quality assessments, issue identification, root cause analysis, and remediation planning for critical data assets in collaboration with Data Owners, Data Stewards, Privacy, and Security teams.
• Develop and maintain governance documentation, standards, and operating procedures for master data, reference data, and critical data elements.
• Support governance councils, working sessions, and stakeholder communications, including regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and risk mitigation activities.
• Collaborate with data engineering teams to align data pipelines, integrations, and reporting solutions with data governance standards and policies.
• Define, validate, and monitor data quality rules and controls within data pipelines and integrated workflows.
• Review data pipeline, integration, and reporting designs to ensure compliance with metadata, data lineage, and classification requirements.
• Prioritize and address data quality issues identified through governance assessments, ensuring corrective actions are implemented downstream.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Metadata Management, Data Quality, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience implementing enterprise data governance frameworks, policies, standards, and stewardship processes.
• Hands-on experience with metadata management and data catalog tools such as Collibra, Alation, or equivalent platforms.
• Strong understanding of data quality, metadata, data lineage, business glossary, master data management, and reference data concepts.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with Data Owners, Data Stewards, Privacy, Security, and Engineering teams.
• Working knowledge of SQL and data analysis for supporting data governance activities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of bridging business and technical teams.
• Must be local to the Bay Area, California, and available for onsite work as required.

This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between the office and remote work.

At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.

GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more! For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH's website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

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