Program Manager, Talent Data Governance

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

The Netflix Talent Data Governance, Systems, & Reporting team empowers our customers with a robust, integrated data ecosystem that enhances decision-making, drives strategic alignment, and optimizes talent processes. Our commitment to a strong data governance framework ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of talent data, enabling teams to extract maximum value and support compliance and strategic initiatives across Netflix.

We are seeking a seasoned data governance expert to lead the strategic implementation of Netflix's first Talent Data Governance Program. In this role, you will craft and execute a flexible and agile vision that enhances our management and use of talent data, establishing mechanisms that ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance. Your iterative and adaptable approach will allow for continuous refinement of data governance practices, ensuring they align with evolving business needs and support Netflix’s culture of prioritizing people over process. Successful candidates will possess a deep understanding of data governance best practices and a proven track record of driving impactful data initiatives in a dynamic environment. You will collaborate with technical teams to build the necessary infrastructure while establishing trust with senior talent leadership and fostering a culture of data ownership and stewardship. Your ability to influence across all levels will be crucial in transforming our talent data landscape and aligning with Netflix’s strategic goals, along with tailoring strategies and methodologies to respond to specific challenges and opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic implementation and ongoing refinement of Netflix's Talent Data Governance Program, ensuring frameworks that uphold data quality, integrity, and compliance while adapting to evolving business needs

• Collaborate with senior analysts and technical teams to build and configure the necessary infrastructure, manage the talent business glossary, and oversee and implement processes for modifying or introducing data dimensions

• Establish trust and buy-in with senior talent leadership, advocating for data ownership and fostering a culture of data stewardship and accountability across the organization

• Develop and enforce data standards and policies, provide strategic analytical support, and design training programs to enhance data literacy and self-service capabilities, empowering data-driven decision-making

• Serve as a key liaison among cross-functional teams, facilitating communication, monitoring governance performance, and incorporating industry best practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation in data management

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical program management and working with metadata or data disciplines, systems, and projects

• Domain experience with HR data management, including Workday’s object model

• Proven experience in establishing and managing data governance programs, with a deep understanding of metadata systems, core taxonomy administration, and data governance maturity model frameworks

• Experience in designing and delivering training programs for data governance and analytics

• Strong program management skills, demonstrated by effectively managing complex programs across diverse stakeholder groups

• Domain experience with Talent data management, including exposure to jobs and skills frameworks and Workday’s object model

• A data-driven approach to problem-solving and analysis, with a focus on optimization, quality assurance, and accountability for deliverables

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, extraordinary attention to detail, and strong judgment in executing deliverables and workflow design

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with SQL and business intelligence tools such as Tableau or PowerBI

• Knowledge of advanced analytics and data security best practices

• Experience driving partnerships for tooling and workflow implementation, including issue resolution and end-to-end analysis