Manager of Data Governance
Partnership HealthPlan of California•Fairfield, CA
•$136,297 - $177,186•Onsite
About The Position
The Manager of Data Governance plays a critical role in leading and overseeing the data governance initiatives within the organization. This position is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive data governance strategies, policies, and frameworks to ensure the integrity, security, and availability of organizational data across various systems including WEB, EDI, Data Warehouse, Infrastructure, Claims Payment System, and others.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Health Informatics, or related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in data management, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role within a data governance function.
- Proven track record of successfully implementing data governance frameworks and initiatives in a complex organizational environment, preferably in healthcare or a regulated industry.
- Experience with data governance tools and technologies, such as data cataloging, data lineage, and metadata management tools.
- Strong understanding of data management principles, including data quality, metadata management, data security, and privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA).
- Proficiency in mapping tools (e.g., Visio, Lucid Charts), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Atlassian Suite (Jira and Confluence).
- Ability to develop and execute data governance strategies with organizational objectives.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in technical writing and documentation.
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills in guiding and motivating cross-functional teams.
- Make informed decisions based on data-driven insights and business requirements.
- Foster collaboration and teamwork across departments to achieve data governance goals.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs while maintaining focus on data governance objectives.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Certification in data management or data governance (e.g., CDMP, DGSP) is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Develops and executes a strategic roadmap for data governance in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
- Leads and manages the data governance program, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
- Defines and enforces data governance policies, standards, and procedures to enhance data quality and consistency.
- Oversees metadata management activities to ensure accurate documentation and classification of data assets.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to establish data ownership, stewardship, and access controls.
- Conducts regular audits and assessments to monitor compliance with data governance policies and identify areas for improvement.
- Facilitates communication and training sessions to educate stakeholders on data governance principles and best practices.
- Serves as a subject matter expert on data governance matters, providing guidance and support to internal teams and external auditors.
- Implements data governance tools and technologies to support data lineage, metadata management, and data quality initiatives.
- Manages data governance projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting on key milestones and deliverables.
- Collaborates with IT teams to integrate data governance controls into existing and new systems.
- Participates in industry forums and conferences to stay current with trends and developments in data governance and management.
- Supports the leadership in developing data governance policies and initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
