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Cloud and Things · 1 month ago

Public Sector Program Manager - Data Governance

Albany, NY

Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$165K/yr - $185K/yr

10+ years exp

Cloud and Things is focused on transforming the public sector’s IT environment by solving complex IT challenges. They are seeking a highly experienced Public Sector Program Manager with expertise in Data Governance to lead the establishment of a Data Governance Board in Albany, NY, partnering with client stakeholders to drive organizational transformation.

ConsultingInformation Technology

Responsibilities

Lead and establish a Data Governance Board with related governance frameworks

Operate as a trusted advisor to senior state government stakeholders, balancing confidence with diplomacy

Partner with leadership to ensure alignment with guidelines, processes, and delivery standards

Provide executive-level oversight for governance initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time and with measurable impact

Mentor and build teams to support program execution, ensuring knowledge transfer and capability-building within the client organization

Maintain strong communication channels with clients, providing leadership during both stable and challenging phases

Serve as the primary point of contact for program governance activities

Qualification

Data Governance expertiseProgram/Project ManagementLeadership presenceConsulting with governmentCommunication skillsProject management skillsBalance confidenceNegotiation skillsInterpersonal skillsMentor

Required

10+ years of Program/Project Management experience, with at least 5 years at the leadership level

3+ years of recently demonstrated Data Governance expertise with the ability to think strategically about how data can be used to achieve business goals and to develop and execute a data strategy that aligns with the overall business strategy

Prior experience consulting with government or healthcare clients

Familiarity with NYS government systems and processes

Strong leadership presence with the ability to guide and provide advisory support to executive-level stakeholders

Proven ability to stand up governance boards and establish enterprise-wide governance structures

Strong project management skills, including experience building and leading teams

Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex data concepts and program updates to both technical and non-technical audiences

Ability to balance confidence with humility—executive presence without arrogance