Data Governance Manager Job at Ascendion, Seattle, WA

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  • Ascendion
  • Seattle, WA

Job Description

Looking to elevate your career? We are hiring a Data Governance Manager for one for our partners. If you have worked on Data Governance this could be your perfect opportunity. I'd like to encourage you to apply for candidates with relevant experience. If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with raj.tiwari@ascendion.com

About the Role:

Data Governance Strategy

· Use the Corporate Data Governance Strategy to develop, document and communicate the project data governance vision, strategy, and roadmap.

· Define, monitor and report on data governance objectives, priorities, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

· Establish governance structures, roles, and responsibilities to support effective data stewardship and accountability.

· Align data governance strategy with enterprise data architecture, compliance, and business goals.

Policy and Process Development

· Design, document, and implement data governance policies, standards, and procedures for the specific application/platform and in accordance with Starbucks enterprise policy and standards.

· Define data classification schemes, data ownership models, and data lifecycle management practices.

· Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices.

Data Quality Management

· Establish data quality standards, metrics, and monitoring mechanisms.

· Identify and communicate potential data integrity concerns during system build.

· Collaborate with Product Owners to identify data quality issues and root causes.

· Implement data quality improvement initiatives and corrective actions as needed.

Program Management

· Lead cross-functional teams to deliver governance initiatives.

· Manage program milestones, risks, and dependencies across multiple workstreams.

· Drive change management and user adoption of governance practices.

· Develop training materials and conduct workshops to promote data literacy and governance best practices.

· Organize and lead System governance meetings on a regular cadence to provide updates, raise awareness, and discuss updates.

· Develop and provide training and guidance to employees on data governance principles, policies, and procedures.

Governance Oversight and Reporting

· Establish mechanisms for governance oversight, including regular reviews and audits.

· Monitor compliance with data governance policies and assess effectiveness of controls.

· Prepare and present data governance reports, dashboards, and metrics to senior leadership.

Metadata Management and Documentation

· Implement metadata management processes to capture and maintain data lineage, definitions, and dependencies.

· Establish data dictionaries, glossaries, and cataloging tools to facilitate metadata discovery and documentation.

· Promote system metadata standards and best practices across the organization.

Experience:

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in data governance, enterprise data management, or information architecture.
  • 5+ years in a program or project management role, ideally leading cross-functional initiatives in large, matrixed organizations.
  • Proven experience in implementing or governing enterprise specification management systems or product lifecycle management (PLM) platforms is strongly recommended
  • Proficient in Smartsheets and data governance related tools (e.g. Collibra).

Pay range and compensation package:

Competitive salary based on years of relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

If you're interested in exploring this opportunity further, please don't hesitate to reach out or apply!

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