Data Platform and Governance Director

Building Location:

Peerless Building

Department:

1007040 ENTERPRISE ANALYTICS ADMIN - EH SS

Job Description:

Director of Data Platform & Governance will lead the transformation and modernization of our enterprise data ecosystem. This role will drive the development and execution of a comprehensive data platform strategy, integrating robust data governance, metadata management, and modern platform technologies. The ideal candidate will be both a visionary leader and a hands-on expert in building scalable, secure, and future-ready data solutions.

Education Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities:

Data Platform Strategy & Modernization:

• Define and execute a roadmap for modernizing the enterprise data platform, including hybrid migration, data lake/data warehouse architecture, and analytic capability modernization
• Oversee the integration and optimization of modern data technologies (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Azure/AWS/GCP, Kafka)
• Lead cross-functional teams in designing scalable data solutions that support analytics, reporting, machine learning, and business intelligence use cases

Data Governance & Compliance:

• Develop and lead a robust data governance framework that ensures data quality, security, privacy, and compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR)
• Chair the Data Governance Council and establish clear data stewardship roles across the organization
• Implement data policies, standards, and processes to support trusted and ethical data use

Data Catalog & Metadata Management:

• Lead the implementation and adoption of a modern data catalog solution to enable enterprise-wide data discovery, data lineage, and metadata management
• Promote a culture of data literacy by enabling users to easily find and understand the data available to them
• Ensure integration of the data catalog with data governance tools and data pipelines

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Manage a high-performing team of data engineers, architects, and governance professionals
• Partner with business and IT leaders to align data platform capabilities with organizational goals
• Evangelize data best practices and promote a culture of innovation, transparency, and continuous improvement

Education Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., computer science, data analytics, statistics)

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years progressive experience in data architecture, data engineering, enterprise architecture or related domains
• Experience leading large-scale data platform modernization efforts
• Deep knowledge of data governance frameworks, data catalog tools (e.g., Collibra Alation, Informatica, data.world), and metadata management
• Strong understanding of cloud data platforms and services (e.g., Azure Synapse, AWS Redshift, Google BigQuery)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in highly regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, finance)
• Certification in data governance, cloud platforms, or enterprise architecture (e.g., CDMP, AWS Certified Data Analytics, TOGAF)

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

FTE:

1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Shift End Time:

Weekends:

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range:

$150,945.60 - $226,428.80

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and