Data Governance Lead

Our Client, a top ranking higher learning institution in the world, is looking for a Data Architect responsible for the design, development and implementation of data architecture and governance solutions of IT systems, as part of their strategic vision to transform education and move towards a Smarter Campus.

As a Data Governance Lead, you will be working with data policy and compliance teams to manage data governance operating model, technology, implementation and operations.

Responsibilities

• Define and promote data governance framework, standards, processes and practices
• Lead data governance communication and engagement with different levels of stakeholders
• Partner with Data Protection and IT Security groups to ensure compliance with data privacy, security and regulatory requirements
• Drive data quality management and work with stakeholders to identify critical data and ensure data quality issues are quantified, tracked and resolved
• Drive metadata management and work with stakeholders to develop data catalog and data lineage in a central metadata repository
• Develop master and reference data standards to enable cross data analysis and interoperability of IT systems
• Participate in the requirements workshops and review functional and design specifications for data management initiatives to ensure the solutions conform to the data governance requirements
• Lead data governance technology exploration, innovation and implementation
• Provide direction and guidance to business and IT in the management of full data life-cycle

Requirements

• Degree in Information Technology or equivalent with at least 10 years of relevant experience in a similar role
• Proven track record with development and operationalization of data governance frameworks, standards and processes
• Well versed with data quality, metadata, master and reference data management
• Knowledge of PDPA and/or GDPR and data protection techniques such as PII data anonymization
• Knowledge or experience with AI governance is a plus
• Experience with managing multiple data governance projects implementation using enterprise data governance tools
• Solid SQL skills and familiar with data profiling techniques
• Knowledge and/or experience with big data, data warehousing and/or analytics
• Strong change management skills and/or experience in managing organization transformation initiatives
• Excellent oral, written and communication skills with the ability to manage different levels of stakeholders effectively
• Strong business process and analytical skills with the ability to assimilate information quickly, and communicate complex requirements and issues clearly and concisely
• Must be a good team player, proactive in nature, fast learner, highly organized and positive attitude