Manager IT - Data Governance

Company

enGen

This job provides operational leadership for the data governance team in support of data and application software development management for IT projects. Creates plans and manages activities, within an assigned unit/area. Assesses viability of current direction/projects/operations and recommends strategies and tactics to satisfy current and future business needs. Foresees organizational impacts and understands the procedures associated with introducing new technologies. Leads team in the areas of scheduling, direction, future planning and standard practices.

Monitors and controls quality while actively seeking opportunities for improvement. Establishes and meets scheduled milestones for deliverables. Leads the transition from project-based data silos to Certified Data Products by establishing enterprise standards, managing the Data Marketplace, and providing “SWAT” support to business‑led Operational Data Councils.

• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization by:
  • Managing customer expectations; facilitating, planning, and meetings; translating customer expectations for staff and peers; representing the company with outside entities.
  • Preparing written procedures, policies, reports and correspondence; collaborating and negotiating with departments corporate wide.
  • Collaborating with company customers, staff, IT colleagues, and other stakeholders in identifying customer requirements, assessing impacts, considering available options, comparing costs and benefits, and recommending solutions.
  • Managing expectations of Data Owners and Stewards across 18 domains; facilitating the Shared Enterprise Data Governance Council to resolve cross‑domain definition conflicts.
• Management Consulting
  • Identify issues and recommend solutions.
  • Create and present concepts to clients, tailoring the presentation to audiences of varying levels, subject knowledge, and size.
  • Implement recommendations/solutions and ensure clients receive the necessary assistance to carry them out.
  • Liaise with clients to keep them informed of progress and make relevant decisions.
  • Advise clients on options, risks, cost versus benefit, impact on other business processes and system priorities.
• Ensure continuous improvement of processes and delivery of results within the assigned unit/area.
  • Organize, direct, and coordinate cross‑functional activities including staff not under direct managerial control.
  • Encourage innovation and focus resources to ensure successful delivery of desired results.
  • Apply quantitative risk assessment to the team’s assignments to understand potential threats and the probability they will occur.
  • Lead the team in mitigating risks and applying appropriate contingency plans to ensure minimal impacts to customers.
• Provide leadership to the organization to respond to business opportunities/challenges, new technologies, legislation, and other environmental factors.
  • Oversee analysis of issues or needs and review recommended solutions.
  • Assess the impact of strategic business and technical changes on the environment.
  • Manage all activities within an assigned business unit/area.
  • Foresee organizational impacts and understand the procedures associated with introducing new technologies, while collaborating with other teams outside the area of responsibility to facilitate transitions.
  • Organize and coordinate governance activities to unblock high‑priority products.
• Optimize the utilization of resources by applying appropriate concepts, technologies, and workflows.
  • Accept direction and provide leadership to develop/maintain a high‑performance work team.
  • Respond to feedback and champion process improvement initiatives, empowering the team to deliver quality services/products to internal and external customers.
  • Implement solutions consistent with the company’s strategic direction.
  • Keep abreast of current industry standards and trends related to Data Governance and the data product lifecycle.
• Staff Management accountabilities to include but not limited to:
  • Developing and providing input to skill assessments and overseeing personal development plans related to career development.
  • Coaching, managing, and…