Data Governance Architect

Job Description:

We are seeking a seasoned and proactive Data Governance Lead to spearhead our data governance initiatives and ensure the integrity, quality, and security of our organization’s data assets. As the Data Governance Lead, you will be responsible for developing and implementing data governance frameworks, policies, and processes to support our strategic objectives and regulatory compliance requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Data Governance Strategy
  • Develop and articulate the organization’s data governance vision, strategy, and roadmap.
  • Define data governance objectives, priorities, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Establish governance structures, roles, and responsibilities to support effective data stewardship and accountability.
• Policy and Process Development
  • Design, document, and implement data governance policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Define data classification schemes, data ownership models, and data lifecycle management practices.
  • Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices.
• Data Quality Management
  • Establish data quality standards, metrics, and monitoring mechanisms.
  • Collaborate with data owners and stewards to identify data quality issues and root causes.
  • Implement data quality improvement initiatives and corrective actions as needed.
• Data Security and Privacy
  • Develop and enforce data security and privacy policies, controls, and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, etc.) and industry standards.
  • Monitor access controls, data encryption, and other security measures to mitigate risks.
• Metadata Management and Documentation
  • Implement metadata management processes to capture and maintain data lineage, definitions, and dependencies.
  • Establish data dictionaries, glossaries, and cataloging tools to facilitate metadata discovery and documentation.
  • Promote metadata standards and best practices across the organization.
• Data Governance Education and Awareness
  • Provide training and guidance to employees on data governance principles, policies, and procedures.
  • Raise awareness of data management best practices and their importance to business operations.
  • Foster a culture of data stewardship, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Governance Oversight and Reporting
  • Establish mechanisms for governance oversight, including regular reviews and audits.
  • Monitor compliance with data governance policies and assess effectiveness of controls.
  • Prepare and present data governance reports, dashboards, and metrics to senior leadership.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
• Extensive experience in data governance, data management, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of data governance principles, frameworks, and best practices.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to data privacy and security.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with Modern Data Stack technologies addressing governance, security, and data quality is a plus. Eg. Monte Carlo, Atlan, Immuta
• Ability to influence and drive change in a complex organizational environment.
• Certification in data governance or related areas (e.g., DM-BOK, CDMP, etc.) is a plus.

Other Qualifications:

• The Winning Way behaviors that all Vertex employees need in order to meet the expectations of each other, our customers, and our partners.

• Communicate with Clarity - Be clear, concise and actionable. Be relentlessly constructive. Seek and provide meaningful feedback.
• Act with Urgency - Adopt an agile mentality - frequent iterations, improved speed, resilience. 80/20 rule – better is the enemy of done. Don’t spend hours when minutes are enough.
• Work with Purpose - Exhibit a “We Can” mindset. Results outweigh effort. Everyone understands how their role contributes. Set aside personal objectives for team results.
• Drive to Decision - Cut the swirl with defined deadlines and decision points. Be clear on individual accountability and decision authority. Guided by a commitment to and accountability for customer outcomes.
• Own the Outcome - Defined milestones, commitments and intended results. Assess your work in context, if you’re unsure, ask. Demonstrate unwavering support for decisions.

COMMENTS:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this position. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.