Enterprise Data Governance Lead

Fragomen Del Rey Bernsen & Loewy - Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time - Senior

Pittsburgh, PA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Enterprise Data Governance Lead at Fragomen is a pivotal role within the Data Management Team, responsible for leading and championing data initiatives to uphold the highest data standards for clients. This position involves implementing a comprehensive data governance framework, ensuring compliance with data policies, and fostering collaboration across various teams to enhance the firm's data maturity objectives.

Responsibilities

• Implement and develop the data governance framework, including the creation of core principles.
• Support the enforcement of data policies and procedures to ensure organizational awareness and compliance.
• Assign and manage a large group of data owners and their respective stewards to ensure consistency of standards.
• Collaborate with the data management team to document business terms, standards, and the enterprise data model.
• Define data governance metrics and ensure regular reporting to the leadership team.
• Grow a team of data governance professionals to enhance the firm's data maturity objectives.
• Chair and participate in data governance committees to promote a cross-functional approach to data governance.
• Promote ongoing enhancement of governance practices, aligning with industry best practices, and regularly review and update the framework and policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in data science, computer science, project management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of direct work experience in large scale/enterprise data projects.
• At least 3 years leading the creation of formal data governance and/or data management programs.
• Strong experience in metadata management and knowledge of data standards.
• Experience in data cataloguing, tagging, lineage, and delivering data products within a data governance framework.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to build and lead a team.

Nice-to-haves

• Relevant technical and data governance certificates (e.g., CDPM).

Benefits

• 22 PTO days + Federal holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) plan with company matching