Lead IT Data Governance (Plano, Reno, Chicago) (Reno, NV, US)

Harley-Davidson, Inc.•Reno, NV

44d•Hybrid

About The Position

Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Harley-Davidson, Inc., offers a wide range of financial products and services to motorcycle enthusiasts and Harley-Davidson dealerships. Products available to consumers include financing on motorcycles, MotorClothes, and parts and accessories; cycle insurance; and extended service plans for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. You'll play a pivotal role in helping us create the company we want to be. And for our employees and H-D community it's done through being fair, honest, positive and creative. This isn't just any company. And yours isn't just any career. It's part of your story. Ride with us and make it legendary. We maximize employee flexibility and well-being through a virtual mindset that supports our highly distributed, global workforce. We take an outcome-focused, people-centered approach to winning, including welcoming the best talent - wherever they may be. This role is hybrid, supporting the Chicago, IL, Plano, TX, or Reno, NV. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to have a dedicated, quiet, and distraction-free work space and an internet connection that's sufficient for completing their job when working outside of the office. Harley-Davidson is seeking a skilled and motivated Lead Data Governance Analyst to join our growing team. In this pivotal role, you will not only lead the development, deployment, and ongoing management of data governance processes but also provide hands-on technical support to ensure the integrity, availability, and efficiency of enterprise data. This position is critical for maintaining trusted data across systems and enabling informed, data-driven decisions throughout the organization.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in data governance or data management related roles
Proven experience in hands-on technical support for data governance tools and enterprise data platforms.
Strong proficiency in data analysis, data quality management, and governance frameworks.
Technical expertise in configuring and troubleshooting governance solutions (e.g., Ataccama, Microsoft Purview, or similar).
Ability to work under pressure to resolve complex technical issues quickly and effectively.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across business and IT teams.

Nice To Haves

Metadata management and business glossary development
Data lineage mapping and impact analysis
Data stewardship and policy enforcement
Data Quality & Profiling
Root cause analysis and remediation planning
Definition and implementation of data quality rules
Proficiency in SQL for data analysis and validation
Knowledge of data integration and ETL tools
Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases
Experience with reporting tools

Responsibilities

Design and implement governance frameworks, policies, and standards to ensure compliance and consistency.
Oversee data flow across multiple systems, ensuring accuracy, security, and reliability.
Drive initiatives that enhance data quality and enforce governance controls across the enterprise.
Manage metadata repositories and maintain comprehensive data catalogs.
Ensure accurate and complete data lineage tracking across systems and platforms.
Establish processes for ongoing metadata enrichment and governance alignment.
Act as the primary technical resource for troubleshooting governance tools, integrations, and workflows.
Configure, maintain, and optimize data governance platforms and related technologies.
Provide direct technical assistance for cataloging, lineage mapping, and quality rule implementation.
Define, monitor, and report on data quality metrics and KPIs.
Collaborate with data stewards to resolve quality issues and implement remediation workflows.
Develop and enforce standards for data profiling and validation processes.
Facilitate cross-functional governance councils and working groups to drive alignment.
Educate business units on governance best practices and stewardship responsibilities.
Communicate governance objectives and progress to stakeholders at all levels.
Collaborate with security and compliance teams to ensure governance policies support data protection.
Implement access controls and privacy safeguards aligned with regulatory requirements.
Monitor adherence to security and privacy standards within governance processes.
Conduct impact assessments and audits related to data usage and classification.
Identify and address risks associated with data governance and compliance gaps.
Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans for critical data assets.
Automate metadata enrichment, quality rule execution, and policy enforcement.
Implement scripts and workflows to streamline governance processes.
Evaluate and integrate automation tools to improve efficiency and scalability.
Monitor system performance and proactively address technical challenges.
Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization within governance workflows.
Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to governance capabilities.