Senior Director, Data Governance

$140,000 - $175,000/Yr

Alzheimer's Association - Denver, CO

Full-time - Senior

Denver, CO

1,001-5,000 employees

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About the position

The Senior Director of Governance will lead Data Governance initiatives at the Alzheimer's Association, reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer. This role is responsible for strategically prioritizing governance activities based on business needs, making key decisions on cross-domain data requirements, and ensuring that Data Owners are empowered to manage data according to best practices. The Senior Director will also collaborate with various teams to establish and expand IT governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Define the overall vision, goals, and approach for data governance within the organization.
• Establish data quality standards, metrics, and KPIs to monitor and measure data quality and compliance.
• Identify and set the most critical data governance issues and initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Monitor the implementation of data governance activities to ensure they meet strategic goals and adjust plans as needed.
• Regularly report progress, trends, and issues to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Ensure successful execution of data governance efforts by fostering engagement and alignment among stakeholders.
• Guarantee adherence to regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and industry standards related to data governance and privacy.
• Collaborate with business owners and the technology team to make key decisions on data governance matters.
• Socialize standards and adoption of data governance processes/framework throughout the organization.
• Develop and implement data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure data quality, integrity, and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data governance roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities.
• Conduct data quality assessments, audits, and remediation efforts to identify and address data quality issues.

Requirements

• Master's degree in data management, information technology, computer science, business, or a related field required; MBA or Masters in data science highly preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in data governance, data analytics, statistical analysis, reporting, program and data quality management.
• Proven track record of developing data governance strategies, including establishing data quality standards, metrics, and KPIs.
• Proven track record implementing reporting solutions, and delivering actionable insights.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques (e.g., SQL, Power BI, Python, R, Tableau).
• Experience in designing analytics for a wide range of audiences, inclusive of data sources from various sources.
• Experience in designing, developing, and evaluating large-scale multi-level initiatives.
• Experience in merging datasets derived from internal and external sources for strategic insights.
• Excellent organization, written, and visual presentation skills.
• Expert knowledge of data governance principles, data quality frameworks, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Strategic mindset with the ability to think critically, solve complex problems, and drive business outcomes.
• Proficiency with data governance tools and platforms (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation, Talend).
• Strong understanding of data management principles, including data architecture, data modeling, data integration, and data quality management.
• Experience with data privacy practices, including the implementation of data protection measures and ensuring compliance with privacy laws.