IS Manager-Data Governance and Privacy

Allegis Group - Hanover, MD

Full-time - Manager

Hanover, MD

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The IS Manager for Governance and Privacy is a key leadership role responsible for developing and enhancing data governance, privacy, security, and protection policies within the organization. This position involves leading the Data Governance and Privacy & Protection teams, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring the implementation of effective data management practices that align with legal and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages a high-performing agile team responsible for developing and maturing organization-wide data privacy, compliance, and governance policies and processes.
• Drives team members to leverage or develop well-defined practices and processes that increase productivity and minimize waste.
• Collaborates with business leaders, process and data owners, and data stewards to support the development and implementation of policies and standards for data governance and privacy.
• Partners with stakeholders to promote enforcement of data governance standards and enable consumption of trusted data.
• Collaborates with the Global Data Privacy Office and Information Security teams to classify and establish processes related to Enterprise Data Privacy Policies.
• Oversees the design and development of enterprise-wide metrics to measure the effectiveness of the data governance program.
• Prepares technical delivery cost & timeline estimates to ensure key roadmap initiatives are delivered on time and on budget.
• Assists the Delivery Manager in executing and refining the overall Data Management strategy with respect to data privacy and governance.
• Stays up to date on data management best practices, trainings, and certifications.

Requirements

• Proven experience in data governance, privacy, and compliance management.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of data privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA.
• Ability to develop and implement effective data governance policies and processes.

Nice-to-haves

• Certifications in data governance or privacy management (e.g., CIPP, CIPM).
• Experience with agile project management methodologies.
• Familiarity with data management best practices and tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional development
• Health insurance coverage
• Retirement savings plan