Description

Data Quality Lead, Data Governance

JOB SUMMARY

As a Data Quality Lead, you will be responsible for establishing and enforcing enterprise-wide data quality standards and policies within a federated governance framework. Your role is to enable data stewards across the organization to manage data quality effectively while aligning to enterprise standards. This position requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to drive adoption through training, communication, and collaboration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Define and enforce enterprise data quality standards and policies across domains.

• Develop and implement frameworks for data quality monitoring, issue management, and stewardship accountability.

• Partner with data stewards and domain leaders to align local practices with enterprise standards.

• Enable transparency in data incident reporting and resolution, integrating governance and quality tools.

• Design and deliver training programs and communication strategies to promote adoption of metadata and data quality standards.

• Monitor and report on program effectiveness through dashboards and KPIs for executive and domain leadership.

• Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

Technical & Governance Excellence

• Proficiency in data governance and data quality tools (Ataccama ONE preferred; experience with Alation, Informatica, Talend, Collibra, or Atlan).

• Strong understanding of metadata management, business glossary, data classification, and stewardship principles.

• Ability to champion enterprise standards while supporting federated governance practices.

Leadership & Influence

• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills to influence business and technical teams.

• Ability to champion enterprise standards while balancing domain-specific needs in a federated governance model.

Strategic & Analytical Thinking

• Ability to translate business needs into actionable data quality rules and metrics.

• Advanced SQL and data profiling skills.

• Comfortable working in agile environments with evolving priorities.

• Passion for empowering stewards and promoting trust in data.

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor's (or 10 years of work experience in data governance, data quality, or related roles)

• 5 Years of work experience in data governance, data quality, or related roles.

• Data Governance and Quality Certifications: CDMP (Data Management Professional), DAMA, or equivalent.

• Experience in developing, implementing, and enforcing data quality policies, standards, and controls across multiple domains.

• Proven ability to establish oversight mechanisms for monitoring compliance and effectiveness of data quality programs.

• Proven experience implementing federated governance frameworks.

• Experience designing dashboards and KPIs for data quality monitoring.

• Advanced SQL and data profiling skills.

• Familiarity with data lineage and impact analysis tools.

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS

- EDUCATION - Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification

- EXPERIENCE - 5 Years of Experience