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We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Data Governance Specialist to join our Data Strategy & Governance team. This role will be pivotal in ensuring that data privacy policies and controls defined by the Central Data Team (CDT) and Data Privacy Office are effectively implemented and enforced across our data hubs and platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of data governance frameworks, privacy regulations, and enterprise data management practices.
Job Responsibility:
Policy Enforcement: Ensure that privacy policies, data handling standards, and control mechanisms published by CDT and Data Privacy teams are consistently applied across all data platforms and hubs
Governance Frameworks: Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of data governance frameworks, including data ownership, stewardship, and classification models
Compliance Monitoring: Collaborate with platform teams to monitor compliance with internal and external data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
Data Quality & Integrity: Work with data stewards and custodians to ensure data quality, lineage, and integrity across systems
Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams including Legal, Security, Engineering, and Analytics to align governance practices with business needs
Documentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation of governance processes and generate regular reports on policy enforcement and compliance metrics
Training & Awareness: Promote data governance awareness and provide training to relevant stakeholders on privacy controls and best practices
Requirements:
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
8-13 years of experience in data governance, data privacy, or related roles
Strong knowledge of data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.) and industry standards
Experience with data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Azure, AWS, GCP) and governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation)
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
Nice to have:
Certifications such as CDMP, CIPP, or equivalent
Experience in implementing data governance in large-scale enterprise environments
Familiarity with metadata management and data cataloging tools
Experience in life sciences or healthcare is a plus