Data Governance Lead

Join our team and be part of a fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative environment where your contributions will have a significant impact on the organization's success

Job Title: Data Governance Lead

Location: New York, New York, United States

Salary: $209000 - $240000

Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Governance Lead to join our dynamic team. As a Data Governance Lead, you will be responsible for developing and implementing data governance strategies and policies to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and security of our organization's data assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement data governance strategies and policies to ensure the organization's data assets are accurate, consistent, and secure.
• Define data governance processes and procedures, including data quality standards, data classification, data access control, and data retention policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize critical data assets, data sources, and data elements that require governance.
• Conduct regular data audits to identify data quality issues and develop corrective action plans to address them.
• Lead the development and maintenance of data governance frameworks, including data dictionaries, data lineage, and data governance dashboards.
• Provide guidance and support to business units to ensure compliance with data governance policies and procedures.
• Partner with IT and security teams to establish and enforce data access control policies and procedures.
• Monitor and track data governance metrics to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in data governance and propose new initiatives to improve the organization's data governance maturity.
• Train and educate employees on data governance policies, procedures, and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of data governance principles, processes, and best practices.
• Experience with data governance tools and technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of data quality management, data security, and data access control.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven track record of successfully implementing data governance initiatives.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) preferred.

If you are passionate about data governance and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of our growing team!