Data Governance Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Conduct workshops to assess current governance structures, roles, decision-making processes, data management practices, data assets, data exchange capabilities across systems and data-related risks.
• Develop and implement data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure the integrity, availability, and security of organizational data.
• Define data governance roles and responsibilities and establish accountability across departments and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with business units to identify critical data elements, establish data ownership, and define data quality standards and metrics.
• Design and implement data classification schemes and access controls to protect sensitive and confidential information.
• Establish data stewardship programs and workflows to facilitate data governance activities, including data profiling, cleansing, and remediation.
• Conduct data risk assessments and implement controls to mitigate data-related risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA).
• Develop data governance training programs and materials to educate employees on data governance principles, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate data governance processes and controls to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Collaborate with IT teams to implement data governance tools and technologies to support data management activities, such as data lineage, metadata management, and data cataloging.
• Stay updated on emerging trends and best practices in data governance and data management.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in data governance, data management, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of data governance principles, frameworks, and best practices.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards related to data protection and privacy.
• Experience developing and implementing data governance policies, procedures, and standards.
• Knowledge of data management tools and technologies, such as data catalogs, metadata management tools, and data quality tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.
• Data governance certifications (e.g., Certified Data Management Professional, Certified Information Management Professional) are a plus.