At Qubiqon LLC, we are an innovative US-based LLC with a robust presence in the US, Middle East, and India. We are a collective venture initiated by industry veterans, bringing together over eighty years of combined expertise in application development, data management, automation, and cloud technology.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Data Governance Manager to lead the development and execution of data governance strategies, policies, and programs across the organization. This role focuses on fostering a data-driven culture while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, enhancing data quality, and establishing robust governance frameworks. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in implementing data governance policies, managing data literacy and data stewardship programs, and working with tools like Microsoft Purview and Collibra.
Key Responsibilities:
Data Governance Policy Implementation:
Develop, implement, and enforce enterprise-wide data governance policies and standards.
Ensure governance policies align with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and support organizational goals.
Continuously assess and refine policies to adapt to evolving business needs and industry best practices.
Data Governance Framework Development:
Design and roll out a scalable data governance framework to manage enterprise data assets.
Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate governance practices into business processes and technology solutions.
Data Literacy Program Leadership:
Establish and drive a comprehensive data literacy program to improve understanding and usage of data across the organization.
Conduct workshops, develop training materials, and create tools to educate stakeholders on governance policies and data best practices.
Data Stewardship Program Management:
Define roles and responsibilities for data stewards and oversee the implementation of the data stewardship program.
Provide support and guidance to data stewards in maintaining data quality and resolving data-related issues.
Governance Tools & Technology Oversight:
Utilize tools like Microsoft Purview and Collibra for data cataloging, classification, lineage tracking, and compliance monitoring.
Manage the implementation, configuration, and optimization of data governance tools to enable policy enforcement.
Data Quality and Compliance Monitoring:
Define and monitor key data quality metrics, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and completeness of data.
Lead efforts to ensure compliance with global and industry-specific data privacy regulations.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Work with business leaders, IT teams, and data analytics professionals to identify governance requirements and prioritize initiatives.
Act as a bridge between technical and business teams to drive the adoption of data governance policies.
Performance Reporting:
Create dashboards and reports to track the effectiveness of data governance policies and programs.
Present regular updates to senior leadership on governance progress, challenges, and opportunities.
Change Management and Advocacy:
Promote data ownership and accountability across the organization.
Advocate for the value of data governance and its role in enabling business growth and operational efficiency.
Required Skills and Experience:
Education:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Management, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience:
7+ years of experience in enterprise data governance, with a proven track record of implementing data governance policies.
Experience managing data literacy and data stewardship programs.
Hands-on expertise with tools like Microsoft Purview and Collibra.
Strong understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks (GDPR, CCPA,HIPAA, etc.).
Technical Skills:
In-depth knowledge of data governance concepts, metadata management, and data lineage.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and modern data architectures.
Proficiency in leveraging data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau for reporting.
Leadership Skills:
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.
Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certifications in Collibra or Microsoft Purview.
Familiarity with DAMA-DMBOK data management principles.
Experience with AI/ML-driven data governance solutions and advanced analytics.
Data Governance Policy Implementation, Data Governance Framework Development, Data Literacy Program Leadership, Data Stewardship Program Management, Governance Tools & Technology Oversight, Data Quality and Compliance Monitoring, Stakeholder Engagement, Performance Reporting, Change Management and Advocacy, Regulatory Compliance Frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA), Metadata Management, Data Lineage, Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), Modern Data Architectures, Data Visualization Tools (Power BI, Tableau), Microsoft Purview, Collibra, Project Management, Communication and Collaboration, Stakeholder Management, Cross-functional Leadership, DAMA-DMBOK Principles, AI/ML-Driven Data Governance Solutions, Advanced Analytics.