Lead Solutions Analyst (Data Governance, Master Data)

Clarivate Analytics - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Philadelphia, PA

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

About the position

We are seeking a Lead Solutions Analyst (Data Governance, Master Data) to join our Data Strategy Team within Enterprise Architecture. This role focuses on Master Data Management (MDM) and Data Governance within the enterprise data ecosystem, playing a pivotal part in shaping our data strategy and ensuring robust data governance across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data governance and master data management, with the ability to lead large-scale data initiatives and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. In this role, you will be responsible for strategic planning, collaborating with business and IT leaders to develop and refine the enterprise data strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and technological advancements. You will design and oversee a comprehensive MDM strategy to ensure the consistency, accuracy, and scalability of core business data across multiple systems and stakeholders. Additionally, you will serve as a bridge between IT teams and business units to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation, fostering strong communication and collaboration. You will regularly assess emerging technologies to enhance our data capabilities and establish and maintain data governance policies and frameworks to protect and maximize the value of the organization's data assets. Your contribution to our team is integral as we collaborate to deliver innovative solutions tailored to meet our ever-evolving business needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business and IT leaders to develop and refine the enterprise data strategy.
• Design and oversee a comprehensive MDM strategy to ensure the consistency, accuracy, and scalability of core business data.
• Serve as a bridge between IT teams and business units to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Regularly assess emerging technologies to enhance data capabilities.
• Establish and maintain data governance policies and frameworks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 7+ years of relevant work experience.
• Proven experience leading large-scale data initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional problem-solving, organizational, and analytical capabilities.
• Strong ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of modern data technologies and architectures, including data lakes, data warehouses, big data platforms, and cloud services (AWS, Azure, Snowflake).
• Experience developing project plans for leveraging data within a complex architecture.
• Background in business operations or technical project management.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to translate long-term business goals into actionable data strategies.