Excella is hiring a
Data Governance Lead in United States

Summary

The job description is for a Data Governance leader position at Excella, a provider of Agile software development and data solutions. The role involves coordinating with various teams to develop and implement enterprise data governance strategies. The ideal candidate should have a B.A./B.S., 5+ years of IT experience, and expertise in leading data governance programs.

Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. (focus in Computer Information Systems, Business Management, Engineering, or related area of study is a plus)
• 5+ years experience in IT or related industry
• Experience leading data governance or stewardship programs
• Experience with leading vendors and tools providing data cataloging/inventory, metadata management and stewardship capabilities
• Intermediate/Advanced SQL skills
• Strong analytical aptitude and ability to structure complex or undefined business problems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to report and present findings to varying stakeholders
• Knowledge of change management concepts and approaches
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel and Power Point

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with data governance board, business stakeholders, data, security and privacy teams to develop a thorough understanding of the business context and objectives
• Advise and guide organizations on appropriate data standards, policies and processes to support increasing data quality
• Ensure policies and controls are properly defined, communicated and implemented to manage appropriate use of critical data assets
• Build and maintain an enterprise data catalog, enterprise data dictionary, business glossary, data lineage and champion adoption across the organization
• Identify, build and maintain data quality reporting to support data quality standards and increase user confidence in data assets
• Promote data governance awareness  and engage with data stewards to implement enterprise stewardship practices
• Liaise with cross-functional teams to develop and optimize usage and usability, and reduce redundancy of data products
• Monitor, prioritize and resolve data issues and remove impediments to the use of data assets
• Define key performance indicators and deliver reports and action plans to guide data governance initiatives
• Prepare and present briefing materials and reports to advise and inform clients on project progress and recommendations
• Provide or mobilize subject matter expertise on technical topics such as modern data architecture, data analysis, data visualization, and model development

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred experience with Collibra or other data governance products such as Precisely, AWS Glue Data Catalog, Alation, Informatica, etc
• Prior consulting or client management experience preferred
• Knowledge and practice of core Agile values and principles a plus
• Understanding of DevOps Research and Assessment (DORA) and the capabilities within the DORA capability catalog is encouraged

Benefits

• Workplace sites look different for everyone – whether it’s your home or the office, we believe in a flexible work/life balance that supports you regardless of your location
• We offer a home office allowance that can be used for home office furniture/equipment, a daily pass for a coworking space, etc
• Our commute reimbursement plan has you covered for whether you bike, Metro, or drive to work
• We offer top of industry medical, dental, and vision benefits with multiple options to choose from such as an employer-contributed health savings account, infertility coverage, and orthodontia so you can select the plan that works best for you
• Regardless of what stage of life you’re in, Excella wants to support you. We provide 8 weeks of Parental Leave, discounted pet insurance, and a Care.com membership with 3 back-up emergency child or elder care days annually – all available to you on your first day
• Starting day one, every employee is bonus eligible and receives 15 days of paid vacation, 6 federal holidays, and 4 floating holidays
• Doing your best work means having the best tools! Excella’s TechEleX program provides you with multiple options to suit your technology needs. Choose between a variety of Mac or PC devices, and to ensure your hardware remains current, at the end of a 3-year period Excella will replace your existing computer with a new model from the program
• Excella provides a Workplace Allowance to offset both the costs to maintain a distributed work environment and to enhance your workplace wellness. Excella will reimburse all full-time Excellians for up to $500 in expenses incurred during the calendar year
• Excella encourages mindfulness and overall well-being through employee wellness events, a HeadSpace membership, as well as access to TalkSpace and mental health coverage through our medical plans
• Excella is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law