Data Governance Program Lead

$69,266 - $100,000/Yr

Department Of Motor Vehicles - Richmond, VA

Full-time - Senior

Richmond, VA

Administration of Economic Programs

About the position

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is seeking a Data Governance Program Lead for a full-time position within our Data Management/Data Analytics group located in Richmond, Virginia. This role is pivotal in providing expertise and technical leadership across data management principles, with a particular emphasis on data governance. The individual in this position will be responsible for enabling data-centric decision-making and process support across all business units, focusing on data governance tools and techniques that align with the agency's data strategy. The Data Governance Program Lead will assist the Data Analytics Director and the Data Management Assistant Commissioner, working closely with management and agency staff to manage and oversee the Data Governance Program. Key responsibilities include implementing and maintaining data governance policies and processes, presenting recommendations for data quality initiatives proposed by data governance council members, facilitating routine data activity meetings, and resolving data issues. Additionally, the role involves reviewing new policies, enhancing data practices, and advocating for data governance while expanding educational and awareness efforts agency-wide. The Virginia DMV serves approximately 6.2 million licensed drivers and ID card holders, with over 8.4 million registered vehicles. The agency also supports a wide array of businesses, including dealers, fuels tax customers, rental companies, driving schools, other state agencies, local governments, and non-profit organizations. DMV operates on five core values: Trustworthiness, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Teamwork (TRAIT), which are integral to its operations and culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the Data Governance Program.
• Implement and maintain data governance policies and processes.
• Present recommendations for data quality initiatives proposed by data governance council members.
• Facilitate routine data activity meetings and resolve data issues.
• Review new policies and enhance data practices.
• Advocate for data governance and expand educational and awareness efforts agency-wide.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of data governance principles and processes including implementation and maintenance of data governance.
• Considerable knowledge of data management, data modeling, business intelligence, and quantitative analysis skills.
• Considerable knowledge of data strategy.
• Ability to research and analyze complex problems and statistical data for policy and decision-making.
• Ability to assess the impact of new programs and policies and formulate alternative solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and garner support for agency initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with diverse constituencies including executive level management and government officials.
• Demonstrated ability to make effective formal presentations and communicate persuasively in writing and orally.
• Considerable skill in the use of a personal computer and statistical analysis, spreadsheet, database, and flowcharting software.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Visio and Power BI.
• Experience in data management practices that align with industry standards.
• Experience in strategic planning and project management.