Manager IT - Data Governance

Overview

JOB SUMMARY 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 Operational Data Councils
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• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization by managing customer expectations; facilitating, planning and meetings; translating customer expectations for staff and peers; representing Highmark 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 to other areas, considering available options, comparing costs and benefits, and recommending solutions.
• Manage expectations of Data Owners and Stewards across 18 domains; facilitate the Shared Enterprise Data Governance Council to resolve cross-domain definition conflicts.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science or closely related discipline

Substitutions

• None

Preferred

• Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science or closely related discipline

Experience

• Required:
  
  5 years in a leadership / mentoring role
• Required:
  
  5 years of planning, implementing, maintaining and growing capabilities within relevant discipline
• Required:
  
  3 years of developing, communicating and presenting concepts to varying audiences

• Knowledge of company’s business practices and direction as well as familiarity with the company’s products and resources
• Knowledge of the assigned business unit/area's direction and practices
• This position is required to comply with all Highmark Corporate Policies and IT Procedures, Standards and Strategies

• Travel: 0% - 25%
• Position Type:
  Office-based
• Physical demands as described in the original listing

This job adheres to ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to confidential information and must comply with HIPAA and the company’s Privacy Policies and Procedures, as well as the Information Security Policy. Employees must comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct and applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Pay Range Minimum: $
Pay Range Maximum: $