Associate Director, Data Governance

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Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education. Planned Parenthood organizations serve all people with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions.

We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates, which operate non‑profit health centers across the U.S. PPFA also works to educate the public on and advocate for issues of sexual and reproductive health. Formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Planned Parenthood Action Fund is a separate non‑profit membership organization tax‑exempt under section 501(c)(4).

The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and limited electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education in furtherance of the Planned Parenthood mission.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund seek an Associate Director, Enterprise Data Governance. This job reports to the Vice President of Tech Strategy, Enterprise Architecture, and Governance in the Technology Strategy & Services department. The TSS organization unit provides management and support of technology, systems, and data that enable a business to operate efficiently and securely.

• The Associate Director, Data Governance contributes to Planned Parenthood’s mission by supporting the Vice President of Tech Strategy and Enterprise Architecture to develop and maintain the policies, processes, and relationships that enable the safe and compliant handling of data for Planned Parenthood. As the Associate Director, you’ll help drive adoption of data quality, data governance, and data handling processes that allow Planned Parenthood to get maximum value out of its data while maintaining the consistent, appropriate, and compliant use of this information.
• As a core member of the data governance team, you’ll be responsible for standing up a federation‑wide effort to establish data governance standards, including the establishment of an interdisciplinary data governance committee. You’ll be responsible for fostering and maintaining relationships with key data stakeholders and partners including with Planned Parenthood Affiliate organizations, Planned Parenthood National Office departments, and vendor organizations. These partnerships are crucial to the success of the organization’s data management efforts.

• The Associate Director, Data Governance supports a broad portfolio of data‑related programs/projects, and the role requires strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for helping others collect and manage data. The Associate Director will consult regularly with team‑members and end‑users at the PPFA National Office and Planned Parenthood affiliates to develop targeted data solutions that inform operational and strategic decision‑making. This role will also provide ongoing technical support and education on data tools and best practices.
• This role requires a keen ability and desire to communicate and work productively within a team. Due to the consultative nature of the role, the Associate Director must have exemplary customer service skills, a positive “can do” attitude, and a demonstrated track record directly helping people design and implement data solutions. The Associate Director will have familiarity and experience working with the population Planned Parenthood serves, including people of different racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, people with…