Program Manager - Data Governance, WWC (Atlanta)

Title : Data Governance Analyst

Duration : 12 Months

Location : Atlanta, GA - part-time (HYBRID) - This contract is part-time - 25 hours per week with 4 days / week in the office, 1 day remote on Fridays

Key Skills : Data governance, Data compliance, Data frameworks, Program Management, Change Management, What Works Cities (WWC)

Program Overview

The contractor will assist the Data Governance & Compliance Manager in establishing a comprehensive data governance framework, managing the day-to-day operations of the Data Governance Program, and driving the What Works Cities (WWC) Certification process (Silver, Gold, and Platinum) within 1824 months.

The contractor will coordinate with WWCs Results for America and internal teams to complete assessments, gather documentation, maintain dashboards, and track progress toward certification milestones. This role requires strong program management, analytical, and technical documentation skills to support data-driven governance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support implementation of the WWC Certification Program, ensuring milestones for Silver, Gold, and Platinum certifications are met.
• Conduct assessments and gap analyses against WWC standards and criteria.
• Develop and maintain project dashboards, tracking systems, and progress reports.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to collect data, documentation, and evidence.
• Create standardized templates and monthly progress updates.
• Prepare and submit the WWC self-assessment and certification documentation.
• Develop change management and internal communications campaigns to promote data-driven culture.
• Recommend process improvements and system integration enhancements for analytics and monitoring.

Key Skills