Data Governance Lead

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Data Governance Lead

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the organization's data governance framework, with a particular emphasis on master data. This role ensures the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of master data across the enterprise, supporting business operations and decision-making processes. The position will collaborate with various stakeholders to establish data governance policies, standards, and procedures, and will lead initiatives to improve data quality and compliance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and Implement Data Governance Framework: Design and implement a comprehensive data governance framework that includes policies, standards, and procedures for managing master data.

• Data Quality Management: Establish and enforce data quality standards and metrics. Monitor and report on data quality issues and work with data stewards to resolve them.

• SDLC and Data Architecture standards: Ensure Data Governance and corporate data policies are incorporated into these standards and adhered to by new development and maintenance projects.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business units, IT, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and adherence to data governance policies and practices.

• Data Stewardship: Lead and coordinate the activities of data stewards across the organization to ensure consistent and accurate master data management.

• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations and internal policies. Identify and mitigate risks related to data governance.

• Training and Awareness: Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on data governance principles and best practices.

• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data governance processes and tools.

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship for a work visa (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.).

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in data management, and data governance.

• Referenceable experience defining and implementing Data Governance for a global organization, preferably manufacturing.

• Proven experience working with C-Suite and business leads to educate them on the benefits and commitments required for successful implementation of Data Governance, including assumption of accountability and responsibility for the data they own.

• Experience defining and building strong relationships between business and IT needed to effectively implement business requirements-based Data Quality, MDM, Metadata, Data Lineage and other functions necessary to ensure data enhancements endure and are continuously improved upon.

• Experience working with Compliance, Legal, Privacy and other business functions to develop data related corporate policies, standards, and auditable controls to ensure compliance.

• Skills:

• Strong understanding of data governance principles and best practices.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong project management and organizational skills.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Knowledge of data management tools and technologies.

QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

• Certification in data governance or data management (e.g., CDMP, DGSP, DMBok, CMMI, DCAM)

• Experience with MDM tools and platforms (e.g., Informatica, SAP MDG, Alation, Collibra, Atlan).

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to data protection and privacy (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

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Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.