Business Operations Principal
Kraken Digital Asset Exchange
Director, Data Governance, Policy and Stewardship
TASC
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: O'Fallon • Montana • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $148,000 - $237,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Lead the creation and ongoing management of data governance policies and frameworks to ensure data integrity, consistency, and compliance across the organization
- Develop and enforce data standards to drive quality across domains and ensure adherence to policies
- Build and maintain data governance workflows leveraging Mastercard’s new governance catalog
- Partner with the Enterprise Data Office and business teams to coordinate audit responses and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements
- Design and implement data stewardship strategies aligned to Mastercard’s governance framework
- Define, track, and report KPIs to measure effectiveness of stewardship initiatives
- Collaborate across teams and leadership to raise program awareness, foster alignment, and drive resolution of governance issues
- Partner with the Data Strategy & Management team to establish control points and update governance processes
- Serve as a subject matter expert on governance, providing guidance across projects and stewardship communities
- Facilitate forums and training to improve organizational data literacy, strengthen compliance, and embed accountability for data responsibilities
- Act as a change agent and advocate, influencing stakeholders to embrace governance best practices and responsible data use
- Oversee training and awareness programs to ensure consistent understanding and application of governance standards
- Report to the Vice President, Data Management, Data Governance and operate in a hybrid role based in O’Fallon, MO (three onsite days per week)
Requirements
- Previous experience in a governance role within a data office, data governance consulting, risk and/or compliance program management experience
- Demonstrated success in establishing and enforcing standards, policies, and processes that drive effective data management across an enterprise
- Familiarity with the implementation and use of data governance and cataloging technologies
- Proven track record of leading teams and initiatives that deliver measurable business impact
- Strong background in developing and executing stewardship strategies that align with organizational goals
- Prior experience managing critical, high-visibility, and time-sensitive deliverables
- Skilled in engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, including chairing working groups or sub-committees
- Strategic problem-solver with solid business acumen and deep understanding of data governance principles
- Highly detail-oriented and accountable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
- Recognized ability to lead, influence, and motivate stakeholders across functions and levels, even without direct authority
- Experience collaborating with diverse, geographically dispersed, high-performing teams
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable insights for broad audiences, including senior executives
- Must be eligible to work in the United States now and in the future without employer sponsorship
- Must abide by Mastercard’s security policies, ensure confidentiality and integrity of accessed information, report suspected security violations, and complete mandatory security trainings
Benefits
- insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
- flexible spending account and health savings account
- paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave)
- 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time
- 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire
- 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays
- 401k with a best-in-class company match
- deferred compensation for eligible roles
- fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities
- eligibility for tuition reimbursement
- may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
data governancedata managementdata standardsdata stewardship strategiesKPI trackingdata governance technologiesdata catalogingrisk managementcompliance managementaudit response
Soft skills
leadershipinfluencing stakeholdersstrategic problem-solvingdetail-orientedaccountabilitycommunicationcollaborationorganizational skillschange managementtraining facilitation
