Data Governance Specialist

Critical Skills to Possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in information management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. A master's degree or relevant certifications will be advantageous.
• 8-10 years of proven experience in roles related to data governance, data management, or information management.
• Demonstrated experience in working with data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures with previous experience in implementing metadata management practices.
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, or industry-specific compliance standards.
• Strong analytical skills to identify data-related issues and propose effective solutions using specialized data governance tools, Excel, SQL, Power BI, or similar.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into actionable and comprehensive data governance policies.
• Knowledge of establishing clear data ownership and stewardship responsibilities.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing data quality assessment processes.
• Understanding of data security principles and experience implementing data security measures.
• Knowledge of access controls, encryption, and data masking techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent experience

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement data governance policies and procedures to ensure data quality, security, and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to align data governance policies with industry standards and regulations.
• Classify data based on sensitivity and criticality and define ownership responsibilities for different data assets.
• Work with business units to identify data stewards and establish clear accountability for data quality and integrity.
• Develop and maintain a metadata management framework to document data definitions, lineage, and usage within the organization.
• Implement tools and processes to capture and store metadata associated with data assets.
• Design and implement data quality assessment processes to identify and address data quality issues.
• Collaborate with data stewards and business units to establish and monitor data quality metrics.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to ensure data privacy and security measures are in place.
• Implement and monitor access controls, encryption, and data masking techniques to safeguard sensitive information.
• Conduct training sessions to raise awareness of data governance principles and practices.
• Provide guidance and support to employees on adhering to data governance policies.
• Continuously assess and enhance the data governance framework based on industry best practices and organizational needs.
• Work closely with business units, IT, legal, and compliance teams to foster a collaborative data governance culture.
• Communicate the benefits of data governance to stakeholders at various levels within the organization.
• A comprehensive understanding of the practical application of the GDPR or similar data privacy law, relating to the processing of personal data
• Able to exercise professional judgement in managing requests of, and communicating with, customers and regulators