Highmark Health · 1 month ago
Director Data Services - Data Governance
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$126K/yr - $236K/yr
10+ years expHighmark Health is a leading health organization, and they are seeking a Director of Data Services specializing in Data Governance. This role is responsible for developing the strategy and delivery of data governance and management efforts, ensuring the organization operates as a data-driven entity while overseeing various data-related projects and initiatives.
Health CareHospital
Responsibilities
Perform management responsibilities including, but not limited to: involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity. Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develops and implements policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority
Assure all related projects or initiatives are delivered on time, within the specified budget and in accordance with the agreed upon scope
Define, build, and maintain a data warehouse/big data platform and associated data stores that maintain an enterprise focus and meet the needs of its varied stakeholders
Ensure that decisions are made reflecting that position and carefully managing on the part of the incumbent to satisfactorily resolve situations with competing priorities or different perceptions, particularly among senior management
Communicate and act as the ambassador for data management and data governance within the organization, which includes upward and downward communication of the outcomes produced through the efforts of the team and driving the organization to a data-driven operating approach
Accountable for service level agreements and expectations with end-users and external stakeholders
Ensure that the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW)/Big Data platforms meets the needs of its customers
Deliver/manage/monitor all data extracts, both to internal and external constituents
Other duties as assigned or requested
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Science or other related area, or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree
10 years of information technology experience functioning in a data warehouse environment to include at least 5 years' performing in a managerial capacity
3 years of healthcare related experience
Experience developing strategic plans and/or product road maps and communicating technical concepts to varying audiences
Experience acting as liaison between business and technical teams, translating business terms to technical needs
Analytical and problem solving skills
Project management experience with multiple major development projects, demonstrating leadership skills and a track record of managing technical/business staff, financial resources and outside vendors
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
Ability to lead process improvement initiatives
Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs
Ability to establish and maintain high level of customer trust and confidence
Demonstrated abilities in relationship management
Strong communication skills
Preferred
Master's Degree Business, Information Science or other related area
PMP
Company
Highmark Health
Highmark Health is an integrated health care delivery and financing network.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (38)
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2023 (55)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.75MKey Investors
Henry L. Hillman FoundationRichard King Mellon Foundation
2025-06-11Grant· $1.75M
2021-05-10Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
David Holmberg
President and Chief Executive Officer
Karen Hanlon
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
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