Data Governance Lead

Data Governance Lead Location: New York or New Jersey Role: Hybrid Take the next step in your career with us. Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals who are driven by a belief in the value of collaboration and the power of knowledge. We believe that when our great people work together and support one another, our clients receive the best solutions. We embrace unique perspectives and empower each person to grow through professional development, career training and mentoring programs. Our people are our most important asset, and we are very proud of the quality of our team members. Position Summary: Data Governance Lead mission is to establish data governance framework, drive data management practices across the organization that aligned with Allied Worlds strategic objectives. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and great data management and governance expert with ability to bring together business leaders, technology leaders and partners to: Identify critical data assets and their usage Create and activate data governance framework Establish policies and procedures to validate and protect our critical data assets Ensure delivered data products follows data management standards Data Governance Lead will play critical part in Allied Worlds Data & Analytics Team lead by Chief Data Officer. Key Responsibilities Delivery Data Solutions What and Why Develop and Implement Data Governance Framework: o Design, document, and implement data governance policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with company objectives and regulatory requirements o Develop and maintain a comprehensive data governance framework and strategy. Policy and Process Development: o 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: o 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: o Develop and enforce data security and privacy policies, controls, and procedures. Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR) and industry standards. Monitor access controls, data encryption, and other security measures to mitigate risks. Metadata Management and Documentation: o 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. Collaboration and Education: o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data governance roles and responsibilities and promote a culture of data stewardship and accountability. o 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. Governance Oversight and Reporting: o 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. Tool Implementation: o Oversee the implementation of data governance tools and technologies to support data lineage, metadata management, and data quality monitoring. Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity Minimum Salary: 0.00 Maximum Salary: 0.00 Salary Unit: Yearly

Created: 2024-11-05