Enterprise Data & Analytics Governance Director

Company Description

At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.

Backed by funds managed by Apollo Global Management, our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.  

Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality….designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.

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Job Description

We are currently looking for an Enterprise Data & Analytics Governance Director to join our Finance, Strategy & Transformation team at Brightspeed. You will be responsible for driving Data & Analytics Transformation initiatives through the design, optimization and implementation of cross-functional data strategies, governance and analytics.

As Enterprise Data & Analytics Governance Director, your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Lead the Enterprise Data Governance function in a hands-on manner, defining and implementing data governance frameworks, establishing data ownership & stewardship, implementing quality management models, and creating/governing our data catalog, common data definitions and KPIs for consistent reporting
• Accelerate value creation by establishing and owning an end-to-end structured program to “audit, improve, control and drive continuous improvements” across key data management and analytic processes for maximum efficiency and effectiveness
• Develop an enterprise analytics strategy including standardized reporting and self-service analytics, partnering with analytic teams to improve data accessibility and usability, and evaluating new tools to drive real-time insights for data-driven decisions
• Responsible for ensuring team and stakeholder accountability for Data & Analytics excellence, forming and leading enterprise data councils to align on cross-functional priorities, driving adoption and change management for all data initiatives, and building/promoting data-driven decisioning programs across the business
• Conduct comprehensive program review across all data transformation initiatives, inclusive of risk/mitigation assessment and proactive ways to continuously improve customer and shareholder value in a prioritized and targeted manner
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations summarizing the status of data transformation initiatives, including key milestones, achievements and challenges
• Present findings to senior leadership and stakeholders, actionable insights, and recommendations for improvement

Qualifications

WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:

• Required experience
  • 15+ years of experience in Data & Analytics transformation
  • 15+ years of relevant experience and career progression
• Track record of academic rigor and professional certification
  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Computer Science or related field from a top-tier university
  • Data Management, Data Science or AI certifications
  • Agile/Scrum certifications
• Transformation & Process Improvement
  • Expertise in Agile methodology for product and software development
  • Experience with leveraging Data Science and AI to drive business optimization
• Structured problem solving & analytical skills
  • Ability to navigate ambiguous problem contexts and identify relevant issues / resolutions
  • Excellent quantitative skills and data-driven decision-making capabilities
• Strong executive communication / presence
  • Ability to clearly articulate insights (verbal and written)
• Stakeholder Management
  • Proven experience in complex programmatic change leadership, with the ability to run multiple transformational programs simultaneously and deliver high-quality results and business value
• Unwavering focus on results while creating strong relationships
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously

BONUS POINTS FOR :

• Relevant Telecom experience
• Six Sigma/Lean certifications
• Experience in Six Sigma, Lean or other process optimization techniques

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