ETS · 12 hours ago
Director, IT - Data Governance
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
6+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive data governance strategy aligned with the organization's objectives.
Lead the creation and maintenance of data governance policies, standards, and frameworks.
Provide leadership and direction to the data governance team, ensuring alignment with broader business strategies.
Establish and enforce data quality standards and metrics.
Monitor data quality issues and lead initiatives to improve data accuracy and reliability.
Implement data validation and cleansing processes.
Lead the data stewardship program, defining roles and responsibilities.
Oversee the creation and management of data dictionaries, metadata repositories, and data catalogs.
Ensure consistent data definitions and usage across the organization.
Develop and implement standardized processes for data governance, ensuring they are scalable and sustainable.
Evaluate, select, and implement data governance tools and technologies that support data quality, data management, and compliance initiatives.
Work with technology peers to integrate data governance tools with existing systems and workflows.
Collaborate with data stewards, business units, and IT to understand data needs and challenges.
Foster a culture of data governance and stewardship across the organization.
Communicate data governance policies and procedures to stakeholders at all levels.
Ensure data governance practices comply with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
Work with IT and security teams to protect sensitive data and prevent data breaches.
Oversee data access and usage policies to ensure appropriate data handling and privacy protection.
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for data governance initiatives.
Prepare regular reports on data governance activities, progress, and outcomes.
Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
Adhere to ethical standards and comply with the laws and regulations applicable to your job function.
Qualification
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Required
Proven leadership skills – attracts, develops, and motivates talent needed for current and future business needs; articulates an inspiring vision for the future; establishes high performance expectations and holds teams accountable for achieving results
Strong relationship building, influencing, and consultation skills, with an ability to establish and maintain positive work relationships with peers, management, key stakeholders and partners
Strong understanding of data quality management, data security, and compliance standards
Certification in data governance (e.g., CDMP, DGSP)
Ability to influence and drive change across the organization
Proficiency with data governance tools and technologies
Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Management, or a related field
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience to constitute a similar level of expertise
Bachelor’s degree + 8 years of experience in relevant field OR Master’s degree + 6 years of experience in relevant field
Experience with data governance frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK
Familiarity with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
Experience in data management, data governance, or a related field
Experience managing teams with diverse data and analytics roles
Benefits
Health, Vision, Dental insurance plans to choose from
Generous continuous learning support, from individual learning grants to up to 6 classes a year for tuition reimbursement as well as on-line learning access!
Generous PTO and vacation time to balance your work and life
Additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work
Retirement plan (401(a)) and traditional Roth (403b) with company contribution
Commuter Benefits
Pet Insurance
1 year subscription to Calm App
Company
ETS
Driven by our mission to advance quality and equity in education, ETS provides learning solutions, pioneering research and trusted assessments that help guide learners around the world on their path to new possibilities.
1,001-5,000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Amit Sevak
Chief Executive Officer
Chris Draper
Vice President and COO, College Board Programs
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