Lead Data Governance Specialist
Goods & Services
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇲🇽 Mexico
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Senior
About the role
- Design and implement robust data governance policies, procedures, and standards to align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
- Define roles and responsibilities for data stewardship and ownership across business units.
- Develop mechanisms to monitor and ensure data accuracy, consistency, completeness, and reliability.
- Work collaboratively with teams to identify and resolve data quality issues and enforce data standards.
- Ensure data governance practices comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA).
- Partner with IT and legal teams to implement data security measures and mitigate risks.
- Oversee the ethical use of data, ensuring adherence to company policies and societal standards.
- Implement processes for regular audits and monitoring of data activities to uphold integrity.
- Act as a liaison between technical teams, business units, and leadership to align data governance strategies with business objectives.
- Provide training and awareness programs to promote data literacy and a data-driven culture.
- Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for data governance and quality initiatives.
- Create comprehensive reports and dashboards for stakeholders on data governance performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in data governance, data quality, or related data management roles.
- Proven expertise in implementing data governance frameworks and driving data strategies.
- Strong understanding of data governance tools, technologies, and methodologies.
- Knowledge of compliance standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA).
- Proficiency in data quality management tools and data visualization platforms.
- Excellent project management and stakeholder communication skills.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to translate technical concepts into business terms.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
data governancedata quality managementdata stewardshipdata accuracydata consistencydata completenessdata reliabilitydata governance frameworksdata strategiesdata visualization
Soft skills
project managementstakeholder communicationanalytical mindsetcollaborationtraining and awarenessproblem-solvingleadershiporganizational skillsethical use of datadata-driven culture