Data Governance Director

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Supervisory Responsibilities:  Supervision of Data Governance Team

Summary:  The Data Governance Director oversees the implementation of the data governance program, providing the policies, standards, and playbooks necessary to standardize data management. The Data Governance Director is accountable for coordinating and leading data governance activities, including data quality assessment, cataloging, lineage, stewardship, ethics, and security. They collaborate with various stakeholders, including business users, data owners, data stewards, data analysts, data engineers, and data scientists, to understand their data needs and expectations while aligning them with organizational goals and strategies. They also monitor and report on the performance and compliance of data governance policies, standards, and metrics, identifying and resolving any issues or gaps. Additionally, the Data Governance Team manages the data governance tools utilized for data cataloging and data quality measurement and offers training for data stewards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Work with Data Governance Steering Committee to define the priorities for data governance
• Develop and maintain the data management policy and standards
• Identifies, hires, and supervises a Data Governance team
• Define and maintain the Data Domain structure
• Facilitate the Data Domain Working Group meetings
• Provide coaching/guidance to Data Domain Owners
• Define metrics to measure the progress and effectiveness of the data governance program
• Escalate issues/obstacles to the Data Governance Steering Committee
• Promote the value/benefits of the data governance program across the bank
• Stay abreast of new developments, best practices, and statutory and regulatory changes with an emphasis on data governance
• Identifies gaps and potential enhancements relating to Centier Bank’s data governance program and activities
• Ability to rapidly comprehend the changes to key business processes and the impact on the overall data governance program
• Responsible for assisting in the definition and delivery of short and long-term data governance strategies and roadmaps
• Identifies technologies to help accomplish Centier’s data governance and usage goals
• Identifies and partners with key vendors to deliver and maintain a robust data governance program at Centier Bank
• Responsible for the oversight of Centier’s metadata management including technical, business, operational and infrastructure, and usage metadata
• Ensure adequate documentation of testing for the data governance program is retained and meets regulatory expectations
• Maintains current knowledge of the Bank’s regulatory environment with emphasis on data governance requirements
• Attends IT, Bank committee, and other required meetings and prepares reports on data governance as assigned
• Maintain current knowledge of financial and general technology trends, focusing on the considerations for data governance
• Serve as a liaison and subject matter expert on data governance for all departments
• Foster an environment of excellence and innovation
• This role carries out supervisory responsibilities by the Bank’s guidelines, policies, and procedures and all applicable state and federal laws

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong leadership, problem solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to leverage cross-functional teams and projects to achieve goals and resolve issues 
• Proven track record within data governance with influencing the overall direction of data policies, standards, controls, and data lifecycle management
• History of developing and monitoring the delivery of efficient and effective processes to solve diverse and complex data problems
• Ability to plan department activities (setting objectives, developing strategies, budgeting, performing detailed analyses, and developing policies and procedures)
• Ability to confidently make decisions in critical business-impacting situations
• Ability to motivate in a team-oriented and collaborative environment
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence fluently to bridge the gap between technology and internal clients
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple complex tasks and/or projects simultaneously
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from the board, committees, executive leadership, groups of managers, and associates
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact seamlessly to form partnerships with key leadership, vendors, and contractors
• Demonstrable experience mentoring and developing individuals and teams
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Experience tracking data policies, standards, and controls throughout the lifecycle (including monitoring, enforcement, and close-out), and facilitating and documenting meetings with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Experience building and maintaining metadata management using solutions that assist with capturing and storing information related to the format and structure of data, data models, data lineage, rules for quality and sharing of data, data metrics, and data usage
• Able to translate long-term visions into actionable roadmaps that are broadly accepted
• Ability to translate business and functional needs into policy, standards, and controls requirements, and estimate their impact across the data lifecycle
• Solid SQL skills and demonstrated proficiency with report building
• Working knowledge of Visual Studio/SQL Server Data Tools
• Working knowledge of Python including the use of its data governance frameworks
• Proficient with Microsoft SSIS and SSRS
• Proficient with Power BI Dashboard/Report/Data Modeling configuration and implementation through Power BI Services
• Proficient with DAX language (Power BI, Power Pivot, SSAS Tabular)
• Strong knowledge of database design methodologies
• Ability to explain technical concepts and processes clearly to non-technical clients
• Ability to design and implement enterprise level BI practices, solutions, and platforms
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• Self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently
• Ability to travel based on business needs
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours and remotely as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Office Products, Teams, and PowerBI
• Strong understanding of project management
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; data-driven and results-oriented
• Experience shaping business strategy for data governance and data usage
• 5+ years of combined management experience in data governance or data services
• 5+ years of experience designing, modeling, developing and implementing enterprise level data stores in applications or data mart/data warehouse configurations.
• 5+ years of experience defining and managing data visualizations using tools and industry standard practices
• 2+ years of experience in a similar role
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is required, with a degree in a related discipline or equivalent work experience
• A master’s degree from an accredited university in a relevant discipline is a plus
• Technical certifications are a plus
• Risk management, regulatory, compliance, and/or audit experience is a plus

Department hours are Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 CST.

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