Data Quality Lead

Company Description

The future. It’s on you. You & Western Digital.

We’ve been storing the world’s data for more than 50 years. Once, it was the most important thing we could do for data. Now we’re helping the world capture, preserve, access and transform data in a way only we can.

The most game-changing companies, consumers, professionals, and governments come to us for the technologies and solutions they need to capture, preserve, access, and transform their data.

But we can’t do it alone. Today’s exceptional data challenges require your exceptional skills. It’s You & Us. Together, we’re the next big thing in data. 
 
Western Digital® data-centric solutions are found under the G-Technology™, HGST, SanDisk®, Tegile™, Upthere™, and WD® brands.

Job Description

 The Data Quality Manager is responsible for ensuring that an organization’s data adheres to high standards of accuracy, consistency, and completeness. This role requires overseeing the processes of data acquisition, integration, and cleaning, while continuously improving data management systems. The Data Quality Manager will also be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to maintain data quality across all departments and ensuring that policies, procedures, and best practices are followed. The Data Quality Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the organization's data is clean, accurate, and reliable, enabling informed decision-making and enhanced operational efficiency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Develop Data Quality Strategy:
  • Create and implement a comprehensive data quality strategy tailored to the needs of various departments.
  • Run RFP process to select data quality platform.
  • Continuously assess and implement the latest best practices and tools.
  • Define and establish data quality standards that ensure data accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Monitor Data Accuracy and Completeness:
  • Build DQ platform automation to audit data sets to ensure they adhere to established standards, meet regulatory requirements, and align with organizational expectations
  • Identify discrepancies and work towards resolution.
•  Data Quality Performance Reporting:
  • Configure rules and reporting on DQ platform
  • Provide recommendations to functional managers for data quality rules and reports.
• Monitor Compliance with Data Standards:
  • Audit data quality processes to ensure adherence to department standards.
  • Develop and enforce procedures to maintain compliance across the organization.
• Train and Educate Employees:
  • Conduct training sessions on data quality standards, ensuring employees understand and adhere to new policies and procedures.
  • Educate teams on specific tools and technologies used to maintain high data quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Up-to-date on industry trends, modern platforms, and new methodologies for improving data quality management. Examples are Monte Carlo, Soda, Anomalo, Telmai
• Proven experience in data quality control and modern DQ platforms
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior management.

• Preferred Experience:

• Experience working in data quality management roles within specific fields such as CRM systems, marketing operations, or Salesforce administration.
• Familiarity with Atlan data governance platform

Additional Information

Because Western Digital thrives on the power of diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution, we are committed to giving every qualified applicant and employee an equal opportunity.  Western Digital does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their protected class status and complies with all federal and state laws against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, as well as the laws and regulations set forth in the "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law" poster.