Data Governance Technical Lead

$137,000 - $160,000/Yr

Cognizant Technology Solutions - Tulsa, OK

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Senior
Tulsa, OK
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Cognizant is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Techno-Functional Consultant in Data Governance to join our AI & Analytics practice. This role is pivotal in ensuring that data governance initiatives align with business objectives, requiring a blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and project management skills. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of both the technical and functional aspects of data governance, enabling them to implement and maintain effective data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures. In this position, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining data governance frameworks that include data policies, standards, and procedures. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish data ownership, stewardship, and accountability. Your technical leadership will be crucial in integrating data governance tools and platforms with existing systems and data architecture, as well as assisting in the configuration, customization, and deployment of data governance software. Additionally, you will conduct detailed business requirements analysis to identify data governance needs and objectives, translating these requirements into technical specifications for data governance solutions. You will lead and manage data governance projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget, while providing regular updates to stakeholders on project progress and any issues encountered. As a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders, you will conduct workshops and training sessions to educate stakeholders on data governance principles and practices, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations such as GDPR and CCPA.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain data governance frameworks, including data policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish data ownership, stewardship, and accountability.
  • Provide technical leadership in the integration of data governance tools and platforms with existing systems and data architecture.
  • Assist in the configuration, customization, and deployment of data governance software.
  • Support data quality initiatives by implementing data profiling, cleansing, and monitoring processes.
  • Conduct detailed business requirements analysis to identify data governance needs and objectives.
  • Translate business requirements into technical specifications for data governance solutions.
  • Work with business users to ensure data governance processes are well-understood and adhered to.
  • Lead and manage data governance projects, including timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation.
  • Ensure that projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
  • Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project progress and any issues encountered.
  • Serve as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure alignment on data governance initiatives.
  • Conduct workshops and training sessions to educate stakeholders on data governance principles and practices.
  • Ensure that data governance practices comply with relevant regulations, such as GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection laws.

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and best practices.
  • Experience in project management and leading data governance initiatives.
  • Technical expertise in data governance tools and platforms.
  • Ability to conduct business requirements analysis and translate them into technical specifications.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Knowledge of data protection regulations such as GDPR and CCPA.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with AI and analytics solutions.
  • Familiarity with data quality initiatives and processes.
  • Previous experience in a consulting role.

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) plan and contributions
  • Long-term/Short-term Disability
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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