Our Client has a requirement for a Data Strategy/Data Governance Manager: Role: Data Strategy/Data Governance Manager Start date: early Feb 2025 End date: May 2025 (4 month duration) Location & work model: Remote, PST work hours
Responsibilities:
Help with developing futuristic data and analytics strategy for transforming business
Help establish Data Management and Governance program and drive data ownership and stewardship into the client businesses
Assist with the setting up of Data and Analytics organizations along with the Operating Model
Conduct current state assessments (Data Management and Governance reviews, Data Maturity assessments, Operating Model and Data Literacy assessments), evaluate assessment results, and present findings in a logical and easy-to-understand manner
Perform gap analyses to determine initiatives and build out roadmaps to address identified gaps focused on communication plans, governance structures, and investment prioritization for execution
Assist with data architecture reviews and advise on data solutions that pertain to Data Governance programs (Data Catalogue, Data Quality, Business Glossary, data tools/software, metadata management, master data management, Lineage)
Develop, lead, and implement plans that will roll out the Data Management and Governance programs within the client organization
Conduct current state assessments, evaluate assessment results, and present findings in a logical and easy-to-understand manner
Lead multi-functional teams that could consist of both SI and client staff to scope, shape and deliver projects
Utilize subject matter expertise and knowledge of client’s business to develop proposals
Work with the Data & Analytics (D&A) team to develop thought leadership in the Data Management space through collaborating with SI’s internal resources
Experience:
5+ years of experience in and understanding of concepts and frameworks pertaining to Data Management- Data Governance, Data Policy, Data Lineage, Data Models, Data Quality, Data Risk and Control Frameworks, Data Literacy, Reference Data Management, Metadata Management
Experience within data management and governance. Possess knowledge of frameworks, standards and regulatory requirements related to Data Governance, Data Management
Strong leadership experience within data management and governance. For example, may have previously held a position as a business owner for Data management and governance at a large organization or supported the development and implementation of best practice, worked within a Chief Data Office or provided consulting services for a Chief Data Office
Worked with or have an understating of EDM Council DCAM assessment or an alternative data maturity assessment; be certified in EDM Council DCAM Assessment
Experience working with senior stakeholders
Experience with data management tools such as Collibra, Informatica, MS Purview, Ataccama, etc.
Advanced problem-solving skills, superior communication (verbal and written) with the ability to lead meetings, hold workshops with executives, communicate complex ideas effectively, advocate solutions and results to technology and business audiences
Experience working independently, efficiently, and effectively under tight timelines and delivering results by critical deadlines
Experience with client-facing activities such as requirements gathering, facilitating meetings, presentation creation, and ability to prepare client ready deliverables
Experience of Agile and traditional SDLC delivery methodologies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Preferable experience/skills:
Prior consulting experience
Experience monitoring performance, reporting, and economics of ongoing progress for the major initiatives of the business unit
Project management and process development expertise in client serving roles
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to lead teams and take accountability for delivery
