Data Governance Lead

Summary

Join Excella, a leading provider of Agile software development and data analytics solutions, as a Data Governance leader. You will work with our growing data community, enabling clients to implement and sustain effective enterprise data governance. This role requires collaboration with various teams to develop and maintain data governance strategies, ensuring data quality and effective use of data assets. Excella offers a flexible work environment, top-tier benefits including comprehensive health insurance, parental leave, and professional development opportunities, along with a supportive and inclusive culture. We provide the best tools for success, including a TechEleX program for hardware and a workplace allowance. We invest in your career growth and well-being.

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with data governance board, business stakeholders data, security and privacy teams to: Develop a thorough understanding of the business context and objectives by, among other things, eliciting and prioritizing data needs
• 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

• Prior consulting or client management experience preferred
• Knowledge of change management concepts and approaches
• Knowledge and practice of core Agile values and principles a plus
• Initiative to learn new strategies and trends to continue to educate self analytically, technically, and technologically
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel and Power Point
• Understanding of DevOps Research and Assessment (DORA) and the capabilities within the DORA capability catalog is encouraged
• Preferred experience with Collibra or other data governance products such as Precisely, AWS Glue Data Catalog, Alation, Informatica, etc

Benefits

• Flexible work/life balance
• Home office allowance
• Commute reimbursement plan
• 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
• 8 weeks of Parental Leave
• Discounted pet insurance
• Care.com membership with 3 back-up emergency child or elder care days annually
• Bonus eligible
• 15 days of paid vacation
• 6 federal holidays
• 4 floating holidays
• 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. Plus, we’ll even give you the original device to keep for your personal use!
• 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
• 3 days of paid professional development every year, including travel and registration fees to attend classes and conferences
• Employee wellness events
• HeadSpace membership
• Access to TalkSpace and mental health coverage through our medical plans