Senior Specialist, Data Governance

Brother International Corporation • Bridgewater Township, NJ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Specialist, Data Governance executes data consistency, data quality, and data protection within the organization’s data governance framework. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Data Governance, this role is part of a team focused on operational effectiveness, maximizing data value, and improving business processes. The position leads cross-functional efforts to support organizational data compliance, data integrity, and data-based outcomes.

The role supports the development and implementation of data governance policies, standards, procedures, tools, and technologies; monitors and improves data quality; assists with compliance reviews and audits; and develops KPI-based governance reporting. It also supports stakeholder engagement, committee operations, employee training, and change communications. The position is hybrid, with employees potentially working remotely up to two days per week subject to business needs; assigned office days are determined by the manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Data Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in data governance and data management, including implementation of standards, policies, and processes.
• Experience participating in cross-functional data governance projects.
• Experience collaborating with adjacent data-centric organizations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong understanding of data governance approaches and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to create and improve data policies and standards.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to identify data quality issues and recommend solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills for engaging cross-functional teams and stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Ability to work successfully in ambiguous environments with minimal direction.
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous initiatives within defined timeframes.
• Proven ability to manage data-centric projects successfully through completion.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and train stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Microsoft Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM), Smartsheet, or equivalent Project Portfolio Management (PPM) software.
• Knowledge of Jira, Azure DevOps, or equivalent development or management software.
• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA or equivalent ERP software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing data governance policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with the organization’s data governance framework.
• Participate in research, RFI/RFP processes, and hands-on testing to help select data governance solutions.
• Support maintenance of data governance tools and technologies to promote high-quality, consistent, and secure organizational data.
• Follow data governance and enterprise policies, including those related to Compliance, HR, IT, and Legal.
• Contribute to enterprise teamwork, process improvement, measurable success, and pragmatic change management.
• Collaborate with business units, IT, and data management teams to gather requirements, address governance queries, and provide best-practice guidance.
• Serve as a point of contact for data governance inquiries and help stakeholders understand and follow established processes, policies, and standards.
• Implement, operate, and audit data policies, standards, and procedures to support consistent data management practices.
• Monitor and improve data quality through solutions that increase visibility, reliability, security, and scalability.
• Help identify data quality issues and collaborate with stakeholders on remediation plans and solutions.
• Participate in data cleansing, validation, enrichment, and other data quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Legal, and IT to audit data and ensure compliance throughout the data lifecycle (CRUD).
• Create, review, and update data artifacts, such as data dictionaries, quarterly or as needed.
• Ensure data processes are executed and their outcomes comply with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Support compliance with data privacy regulations, industry standards, and internal governance policies.
• Assist with governance audits and assessments, identify non-compliance, and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain KPI-based reporting on governance activities, data quality issues, and compliance status.
• Assist cross-functional teams with data-driven reporting and resolving reporting issues.
• Recommend improvements to governance processes and tools based on metrics and stakeholder feedback.
• Facilitate Data Governance Committee meetings to make decisions about data dictionaries, policies, standards, and data-related issues.
• Carry out communications and change management procedures so stakeholders are aware of committee decisions.
• Deliver training and communications on data governance best practices and promote data awareness across the organization.
• Assist with training program and material development as needed.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance effective from the first day of employment.
• 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 100% of the first 4% of employee contributions; employer matches vest immediately.
• Educational assistance reimbursing up to 100% of tuition, lab fees, textbooks, and other related expenses for qualifying programs.
• Eligible for a 5% bonus at 100% of target, with the opportunity to achieve above 100% depending on company performance and applicable bonus plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior