Lead IT Data Governance Analyst

 

Auto req ID: 42264  
Title: Lead IT Data Governance Analyst  
Job Function: Information Technology  
Location: Hybrid (Reno, Plano, Chicago)  
Company: Harley-Davidson Financial Services  
Full or Part-Time: Full Time  

 

Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Harley-Davidson, Inc., offers a wide range of financial products and services to motorcycle enthusiasts and Harley-Davidson dealerships. Products available to consumers include financing on motorcycles, MotorClothes™, and parts and accessories; cycle insurance; and extended service plans for Harley-Davidson® motorcycles.

 

You’ll play a pivotal role in helping us create the company we want to be. And for our employees and H-D community it’s done through being fair, honest, positive and creative. This isn’t just any company. And yours isn’t just any career. It’s part of your story. Ride with us and make it legendary.

 

We maximize employee flexibility and well-being through a virtual mindset that supports our highly distributed, global workforce. We take an outcome-focused, people-centered approach to winning, including welcoming the best talent - wherever they may be.

 

This role is hybrid, supporting the Chicago, IL, Plano, TX, or Reno, NV. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to have a dedicated, quiet, and distraction-free work space and an internet connection that’s sufficient for completing their job when working outside of the office.

Job Summary

Harley-Davidson is seeking a skilled and motivated Lead Data Governance Analyst to join our growing team. In this pivotal role, you will not only lead the development, deployment, and ongoing management of data governance processes but also provide hands-on technical support to ensure the integrity, availability, and efficiency of enterprise data. This position is critical for maintaining trusted data across systems and enabling informed, data-driven decisions throughout the organization.

Job Responsibilities

Data Governance Oversight

• Design and implement governance frameworks, policies, and standards to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Oversee data flow across multiple systems, ensuring accuracy, security, and reliability.
• Drive initiatives that enhance data quality and enforce governance controls across the enterprise.

Metadata & Lineage Management

• Manage metadata repositories and maintain comprehensive data catalogs.
• Ensure accurate and complete data lineage tracking across systems and platforms.
• Establish processes for ongoing metadata enrichment and governance alignment.

Hands-On Technical Support

• Act as the primary technical resource for troubleshooting governance tools, integrations, and workflows.
• Configure, maintain, and optimize data governance platforms and related technologies.
• Provide direct technical assistance for cataloging, lineage mapping, and quality rule implementation.

Data Quality Oversight

• Define, monitor, and report on data quality metrics and KPIs.
• Collaborate with data stewards to resolve quality issues and implement remediation workflows.
• Develop and enforce standards for data profiling and validation processes.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Facilitate cross-functional governance councils and working groups to drive alignment.
• Educate business units on governance best practices and stewardship responsibilities.
• Communicate governance objectives and progress to stakeholders at all levels.

Data Security & Privacy Alignment

• Collaborate with security and compliance teams to ensure governance policies support data protection.
• Implement access controls and privacy safeguards aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor adherence to security and privacy standards within governance processes.

Risk Mitigation

• Conduct impact assessments and audits related to data usage and classification.
• Identify and address risks associated with data governance and compliance gaps.
• Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans for critical data assets.

Automation of Governance Tasks

• Automate metadata enrichment, quality rule execution, and policy enforcement.
• Implement scripts and workflows to streamline governance processes.
• Evaluate and integrate automation tools to improve efficiency and scalability.

Continuous Improvement