Zebra Technologies · 4 months ago
Manager Data Strategy & Governance
Lincolnshire, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$109K/yr - $163K/yr
5+ years expZebra Technologies is a community of innovators dedicated to creating smart solutions that address customer challenges. The Manager of Data Strategy and Governance is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive data management strategy to ensure high-quality data supports business insights and decision-making while overseeing data governance and stewardship practices.
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Responsibilities
Develop and lead the execution of a data management strategy to support business objectives and operational needs
Design and implement robust data architecture frameworks, ensuring efficient data flows, integrations, and structures across systems (e.g., ERP, WMS, TMS)
Ensure the data architecture supports agility, resilience, and performance, and is futureready for new data requirements
Evaluate current data management technologies and processes, recommending enhancements to improve data quality and accessibility
Establish and oversee strategies for managing data governance practices, policies, and procedures to ensure data quality, integrity, and security
Lead data stewardship efforts, ensuring oversight of operational data and compliance with regulatory and industry standards
Define policies and quality standards for managing external partner data, ensuring alignment with global data policies
Establish data auditing and validation standards to ensure data availability and integrity; identify gaps and report findings to stakeholders
Lead data maturity and remediation programs to ensure timely availability of trustworthy data
Enhance the use of data analytics and reporting to support data-driven decision-making
Partner with business analysts to create actionable insights from data, enhancing performance in key operational areas
Manage and mentor a team of data professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Acts as a subject matter expert and escalation for these teams
Act as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and understanding of data requirements and outcomes
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and ensure data management practices support business goals
Ensure that data management practices comply with internal policies, industry regulations, and data privacy laws
Implement security measures to safeguard sensitive data and protect it from unauthorized access or breaches
Manage risk associated with data storage, transfer, and usage, particularly with thirdparty vendors and partners
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Science, Information Management, Operations Management, or a related field
5+ years of proven experience in data strategy, management, stewardship and governance roles
Strong leadership skills and experience in crossfunctional team collaboration
Expertise in data quality assessment and assurance, metadata management, and policy administration
Ability to understand and dissect data through analysis and visualization using tools such as PBI, Tableau, MS Excel, etc
Deep knowledge of data lineage, digital data validation & remediation techniques
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decisionmaking skills with an ability to proactively research complex issues, determine root cause, and recommend solutions in ambiguous situations
Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills with ability to effectively communicate with senior leadership
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Experience with data management tools and platforms
Knowledge of industry best practices in data management and/or governance
Solid understanding of relevant operational processes and corresponding data requirements
Ability to synthesize complex data models, and datarelated issues to convey insights clearly and concisely to technical and business stakeholders
Demonstrated frameworks to improve data management processes and systems, including data cleansing efforts and the ability to identify and assign correction of data errors or discrepancies
Demonstrated proficiency with digital data catalog and data governance systems, with experience in Alation preferred
Certification in Data Management Professional (CDMP), Certified Information Management Professional (CIMP), Data Governance and Stewardship Professional (DGSP) is a plus
Six Sigma Certifications, Supply Chain is a plus
Benefits
Healthcare
Wellness
Inclusion networks
Continued learning and development offerings
Community service days
Traditional insurances
Compensation
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Paid time off offerings
Company
Zebra Technologies
Zebra Technologies delivers barcode printers, scanners, RFID, and mobile computing solutions for business visibility.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.5B2024-05-22Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2016-09-14Acquired
2014-09-16Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
Bill Burns
Chief Executive Officer
Jenna Stanley
Senior Vice President customer success and services
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