Senior Product Analyst - Data Governance

In this vital role you will [act as a Business Analyst and Product Analyst for Amgens enterprise Data Governance initiatives, focusing on tools, platforms, and frameworks that enable data stewardship, metadata management, data quality, security, and lineage.

• Collaborate with data governance leads, business SMEs, data engineers, and product managers to gather, document, and manage requirements for Data Governance tools and programs.
• Lead stakeholder sessions to capture and refine needs across areas such as Metadata Management, Data Quality, Data Lineage, and Data Security.
• Develop user stories, process flows, and use cases for features related to governance platforms such as Collibra, Informatica, or similar tools.
• Define scope, success criteria, and KPIs for governance tools implementation and enhancements.
• Partner with product and engineering teams to translate requirements into technical design specifications and delivery roadmaps.
• Drive sprint-level execution by facilitating backlog grooming, user story refinement, and feature acceptance reviews.
• Support enterprise governance teams in evaluating vendor solutions and conducting proof-of-concepts (PoCs).
• Ensure change control, documentation, and training processes are in place for governance implementations.
• Apply a deep understanding of enterprise data landscapes and data governance frameworks to assess business impact and drive adoption.
• Maintain metadata, data catalogs, and stewardship models by ensuring tools reflect current data architecture and ownership.

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Product Analyst with a passion for innovation and a collaborative working style that partners effectively with business and technology leaders with these qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree / Master's degree / Bachelor's degree and 12 to 17 years of business analyst experience for enterprise Data Governance platforms and programs.

• Experience with tools like Collibra, Informatica Axon/EDC, Alation, or equivalent.
• Understanding of data lifecycle and principles of data quality, data security, metadata, and lineage.
• Strong key collaborator management and communication skills, including experience with executive-level reporting.
• Familiarity with Agile development processes and backlog management in JIRA, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.
• Ability to author and maintain documentation including business requirement documents, process diagrams, and RACI charts.
• Experience with writing user requirements and acceptance criteria
• Affinity to work in a DevOps environment and Agile mind set
• Ability to work in a team environment, effectively interacting with others
• Ability to meet deadlines and schedules and be accountable

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry certifications in data governance or data management (e.g., DCAM, CDMP).
• Understanding of data protection regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA.
• Experience with cloud-based data architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong analytical skills with working knowledge of SQL or data profiling tools.
• Exposure to enterprise MDM, data stewardship workflows, and metadata repositories.

Must-Have Skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for solving complex challenges in for Data Governance areas
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies (Scrum)
• Superb communication skills and the ability to work with senior leadership with confidence and clarity
• Has experience with writing user requirements and acceptance criteria in agile project management systems such as JIRA
• Experience in managing product features for PI planning and developing product roadmaps and user journeys

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Demonstrated expertise in data and analytics and related technology concepts
• Understanding of data and analytics software systems strategy, governance, and infrastructure
• Familiarity with low-code, no-code test automation software
• Technical thought leadership
• Able to communicate technical or complex subject matters in business terms
• Jira Align experience
• Experience of DevOps, Continuous Integration, and Continuous Delivery methodology

Soft Skills:

• Able to work under minimal supervision
• Excellent analytical and gap/fit assessment skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully
• Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills