Data Governance Lead

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Play a pivotal role as a Data Governance Lead. Enterprise Data Engineering is part of the Data Services team. The Data Engineering team builds database solutions for various enterprise use cases including analytics, data science, and financial reporting.

As the Data Governance Lead, you will manage contextual and supporting data that’s necessary to bring critical data to life. You will be responsible for the catalog data assets to build a scalable approach and supporting practices to ingest this data and make it accessible to data consumers across the firm. You will also work with stewards, architects, and reporting services in orchestrating a plan to bring this data under management within the existing data governance infrastructure.

We want data to be at the core of everything that the company does. This is an exciting role for an engineer to come in the rapidly growing startup. We build for perfection, use the most modern tools, have an amazing culture, and love to solve complex problems. If you share the same values, you might find yourself in a perfect company. We also desire those who can balance rapid iteration and development with high product quality expectations and who are innovative and comfortable with ambiguity.

What you'll do:

• Establish Data Governance Processes, Procedures, Guidelines, and Standards. Lead implementation roadmap including strategic priorities for development of information-based capabilities

• Audit master and transactional data for compliance. Define guidelines for management of PII Data points and ensure compliance.

• Evaluate how data is consumed, ensure metadata that is meaningful to various data consumers across the firm is collected and provided

• Engage with subject matter experts (SMEs) within the business to develop/enhance knowledge and understanding of the line of business processes, systems of record and authoritative sources and their usage

• Collaborate with data stewards and data custodians on review and planning of key information gaps and data debts which present challenges.

• Partner with the Data Quality teams to ensure effective end-to-end governance of data is achieved.

• Manage documentation as well as remediation of key data issues

• Lead Data Governance Steering Group meetings and ceremonies

What you'll need:

• B.S., M.S. or PhD degree in Computer Science or a related field

• 6+ years of experience working with in data related roles, from engineering, analytics to governance

  • Strong experience (at least 3+ years) with the following are preferred:

    • Experience in leading a Data Governance Office

    • Azure Cloud Computing

    • Master and enterprise Data Governance Tool (MS Purview, Alation or Collibra)

    • SQL

  • Nice to Have:

    • Tableau

• Demonstrated experience in information technology and data governance related change management, required.

• Experience in developing effective workflows to ensure consistency and quality delivery, and advise Metadata Management on how we can leverage our technology assets

• Strong data analysis skills and content knowledge of Data Governance, Metadata Management and/or Data Management required

Be Human With Us:

Being human isn’t about checking every box on a list. It’s about the experiences we have, people we meet, and the perspectives we share. So, if you have the skills but are hesitant to apply because of your background, apply anyway. We need amazing people like you to help us challenge the conventional and think differently about the problems that we’re solving. We’re in this together. Come be human, with us. 

What We Offer:

When you join our team, you’re not just accepting a job. You’re making a career move. Here’s how we’ll support you in doing some of the most impactful work of your career:

• Flextime, recognition, and support for autonomous work: Flexible time off with ample learning and development opportunities to continue growing your career. We offer a comprehensive onboarding program, leadership training for Titans at all levels, and other programs and events. Great work is rewarded through Bonusly, peer-nominated awards, and more. 

• Holistic health and wellness benefits: Company-paid medical, dental, and vision (with 100% employer paid options and 90% coverage for dependents), FSA and HSA, 401k match, and telehealth options including memberships to Headspace, Galileo, One Medical, Ginger and more. 

• Support for Titans at all stages of life: Parental leave and support, up to $20k in adoption reimbursement, on demand maternit