Data Governance Lead

$170,000 - $190,000/Yr

Clearpointco - Houston, TX

Full-time

Houston, TX

About the position

The Data Governance Lead at ClearpointCo. will play a pivotal role in defining and implementing a comprehensive Data Governance strategy that aligns with the organization's goals and regulatory requirements. This position is crucial for fostering best practices in various critical areas, including Master Data Management, Data Security, Data Quality, Data Retention, and Data Definitions and cataloging. The successful candidate will work closely with business executives, data owners, and stewards to enhance data maturity and excellence throughout the organization. In this role, the Data Governance Lead will be responsible for developing and executing a robust Data Governance framework that not only meets organizational objectives but also adheres to regulatory standards. The lead will drive initiatives related to Master Data Management, Data Security, Data Quality, Data Retention, and Data Definitions and cataloging. Establishing and promoting best practices for data management and governance will be a key focus, ensuring consistency and quality across all data assets. Additionally, the Data Governance Lead will build and support a strong community of Data Owners and Data Stewards, providing guidance and support to enhance their capabilities. Training and mentoring Data Stewards and other stakeholders in best practices for data management will be essential. The lead will partner with business executives to identify, measure, and remediate data quality issues, ensuring that the data is accurate, reliable, and actionable. Collaborating with business stewards to document and define data metrics, quality thresholds, and performance indicators will be necessary to monitor and improve data quality. Furthermore, the lead will coordinate with IT security, compliance, and risk teams to ensure that data policies meet regulatory requirements and organizational standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a robust Data Governance framework aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Drive initiatives related to Master Data Management, Data Security, Data Quality, Data Retention, and Data Definitions and cataloging.
• Establish and promote best practices for data management and governance, ensuring consistency and quality across all data assets.
• Build and support a strong community of Data Owners and Data Stewards, providing guidance and support to enhance data stewardship capabilities.
• Provide training and mentorship to Data Stewards and other stakeholders in best practices for data management.
• Partner with business executives to identify, measure, and remediate data quality issues, ensuring data is accurate, reliable, and actionable.
• Work with business stewards to document and define data metrics, quality thresholds, and performance indicators to monitor and improve data quality.
• Coordinate with IT security, compliance, and risk teams to ensure data policies meet regulatory requirements and organizational standards.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in the field or in a related area or possess an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Expert knowledge in defining and implementing Data Governance frameworks and strategies across large organizations.
• Adept in Data Governance Implementation as a functional lead or functional project manager.
• Deep knowledge of Master Data Management, Data Security, Data Quality, Data Retention policies, and Data Definitions and cataloging.
• Experience with tools such as Collibra, Axon, Alation, and OneTrust; previous experience with Ataccama is a plus.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to break down complex functional requirements into manageable work structures.
• Bachelor's Degree in information technology, data management, computer science, or a related discipline.