Knowledge Management Systems and Governance Specialist jobs in United States
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DPR Construction · 1 week ago

Knowledge Management Systems and Governance Specialist

DPR Construction is seeking a detail-oriented and systems-minded Knowledge Management Systems & Governance Specialist to build and sustain the infrastructure that makes DPR’s knowledge easy to manage, find, and trust. This role will focus on the administration, governance, and scalability of DPR’s enterprise knowledge systems, ensuring reliability and consistency while enhancing the employee experience.

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Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day health of DPR’s enterprise knowledge systems, including permissions, site configuration, and user support
Collaborate with technical SharePoint team on configuration decisions, ensuring platforms remain stable, scalable, and aligned with business needs
Provide onboarding, training, and troubleshooting support for content contributors and stakeholders
Monitor system performance and proactively identify opportunities to streamline administration and improve usability
Design and implement governance processes for knowledge content, including creation, review, versioning, and archiving
Establish and maintain standards for content formatting, organization, and contributor practices
Partner with content owners to ensure content remains fresh, accurate, and aligned with best practices
Promote adoption of platform and content standards by evaluating how employees interact with content and optimizing usability
Develop and maintain metadata models, taxonomies, and tagging frameworks that improve search, personalization, and integration
Ensure data integrity and consistency across multiple knowledge products and systems
Collaborate with product and technical teams to align metadata design with future integrations and AI tools
Own the design, implementation, and maintenance of integrations between Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and other enterprise systems, with a deep understanding of key touchpoints and downstream impacts to ensure seamless data flow, improved efficiency, and a connected user experience
Define and maintain dashboards and reporting tools that track content usage, system health, and adoption
Analyze system usage patterns to uncover gaps, identify opportunities, and drive improvements in content, employee engagement, and business strategy
Provide regular reporting to leadership to demonstrate the value of knowledge systems
Collaborate with product managers and content leads to identify gaps in DPR-wide knowledge and help develop solutions
Benchmark DPR’s intranet and knowledge systems against industry best practices and emerging technologies
Participate in knowledge-sharing events and initiatives that promote adoption of DPR’s knowledge resources
Stay current on Microsoft 365 and SharePoint advancements, assessing new features and updates to identify opportunities for implementation and improved user experience

Qualification

SharePoint administrationContent lifecycle processesMetadataTaxonomy designDashboard creationKnowledge management experienceAnalytical thinkingProcess-orientedTechnical aptitudeCommunication skillsCreative problem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Knowledge Management, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related field
5+ years of experience in a role focused on knowledge management, intranet governance, information systems, or related discipline
Demonstrated experience managing permissions, content governance, or administration in enterprise platforms (SharePoint strongly preferred)
Proven ability to design and implement content lifecycle processes (review cycles, archiving, versioning)
Familiarity with metadata, taxonomy, and data structures that support search and personalization
Experience creating or maintaining dashboards and usage reporting to track adoption and performance
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate user needs into scalable governance processes
Communication & Collaboration: Ability to communicate clearly, build consensus, and work across organizational boundaries
Analytical Thinking & Judgment: Skilled at diagnosing issues, gathering input, and making timely decisions that balance analysis with action
Process-Oriented & Organized: Capable of documenting, standardizing, and improving business processes and workflows
Drive for Results: Proactive, resourceful, and committed to following through
Creative Problem-Solving: Able to generate and test solutions that improve usability and value
Ever Forward Mindset: Open to new ideas, applies lessons learned, and builds partnerships for learning and sharing
Technical Aptitude: Comfortable working with system configuration, permissions, and metadata; able to collaborate effectively with IT and technical teams

Preferred

Prior exposure to construction industry knowledge, terminology, or project workflows strongly preferred
Location Preference: San Diego, Boston, Austin, Reston

Company

DPR Construction

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DPR Construction is a national commercial building contractor and construction manager.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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George Pfeffer
Chief Executive Officer
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Atul Khanzode
Technology & Innovation Leader
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