Ascendion · 2 days ago
Data Governance Lead/Manager
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $160K/yr
10+ years expAscendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company that focuses on delivering captivating experiences through software platforms. The Data Governance Lead/Manager will develop and implement data governance strategies, policies, and quality management initiatives to ensure effective data stewardship and compliance across the organization.
Augmented RealityCloud ComputingConsultingSoftware Engineering
Hiring Manager
Raj Tiwari
Responsibilities
Use the Corporate Data Governance Strategy to develop, document and communicate the project data governance vision, strategy, and roadmap
Define, monitor and report on data governance objectives, priorities, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
Establish governance structures, roles, and responsibilities to support effective data stewardship and accountability
Align data governance strategy with enterprise data architecture, compliance, and business goals
Design, document, and implement data governance policies, standards, and procedures for the specific application/platform and in accordance with Starbucks enterprise policy and standards
Define data classification schemes, data ownership models, and data lifecycle management practices
Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices
Establish data quality standards, metrics, and monitoring mechanisms
Identify and communicate potential data integrity concerns during system build
Collaborate with Product Owners to identify data quality issues and root causes
Implement data quality improvement initiatives and corrective actions as needed
Lead cross-functional teams to deliver governance initiatives
Manage program milestones, risks, and dependencies across multiple workstreams
Drive change management and user adoption of governance practices
Develop training materials and conduct workshops to promote data literacy and governance best practices
Organize and lead System governance meetings on a regular cadence to provide updates, raise awareness, and discuss updates
Develop and provide training and guidance to employees on data governance principles, policies, and procedures
Establish mechanisms for governance oversight, including regular reviews and audits
Monitor compliance with data governance policies and assess effectiveness of controls
Prepare and present data governance reports, dashboards, and metrics to senior leadership
Implement metadata management processes to capture and maintain data lineage, definitions, and dependencies
Establish data dictionaries, glossaries, and cataloging tools to facilitate metadata discovery and documentation
Promote system metadata standards and best practices across the organization
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive experience in data governance, enterprise data management, or information architecture
5+ years in a program or project management role, ideally leading cross-functional initiatives in large, matrixed organizations
Proven experience in implementing or governing enterprise specification management systems or product lifecycle management (PLM) platforms is strongly recommended
Proficient in Smartsheets and data governance related tools (e.g. Collibra)
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Long-term disability insurance
Short-term disability insurance
5 personal days accrued each calendar year.
10-15 days of paid vacation time
6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year
Ascendion Learning Management System
Company
Ascendion
Ascendion is a trusted ally for enterprise business and technology leaders engineering the digital future.
10001+ employees
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Chief Executive Officer and Founder
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