Cook County Government - Chicago, IL
posted 3 months ago
The Cook County Department of Enterprise Technology is seeking a Director of Enterprise Data Strategy, Governance, and Analytics to join our team. This individual will be responsible for managing the team staff and executing identified priorities and initiatives aligned with the Chief Data Officer's (CDO) vision for enterprise data governance and data-driven decision-making. The role is pivotal in optimizing the use of data to support the President's agenda across key policy areas, ensuring that data is leveraged effectively to enhance decision-making processes. In this position, the Director will collaborate closely with the CDO, Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Performance Officer (CPO), and various county-wide IT leaders and business unit leaders. The Director will lead the development of the County's data strategy, working with both internal and external stakeholders to promote awareness and constructive usage of data. This includes managing and enhancing the County's data governance efforts, defining standards, and coordinating the provision of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). The Director will also be responsible for identifying various data sources to drive business innovation, analyzing and interpreting data to provide actionable insights for improving processes, and engaging in predictive analytics. The role involves overseeing the integration and staging of data, as well as the development and maintenance of the data warehouse and data mart. Additionally, the Director will assist in organizing and leading a Data Governance Council (DGC) to ensure adherence to data principles, standards, policies, and guidelines across all County departments.