Senior Data Governance Program Manager

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Program Leadership & Strategy:
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive data governance platform program roadmap aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements, leveraging Informatica on-premise platform.
  • Provide strategic direction and leadership for all project data governance initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall data strategy.
  • Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of the data governance program and report on progress to senior management.
  • Identify and mitigate risks associated with data governance initiatives, proactively addressing potential challenges.
• Informatica Platform Management:
  • Oversee the ongoing management, maintenance, and optimization of the Informatica on-premise data governance stack (e.g., Informatica Data Quality, Informatica Metadata Manager, Informatica Axon, DSP (Privitar).
  • Collaborate with technical teams to ensure the platform's stability, scalability, and performance.
  • Drive the adoption of best practices for utilizing Informatica tools to achieve data governance objectives.
• Data Governance Implementation & Adoption:
  • Drive the adoption of data governance tools and processes through effective communication, training, and change management.
  • Work closely with data owners, data stewards, and business stakeholders to define and implement data quality rules and metadata standards.
  • Establish and maintain a robust data lineage and data dictionary.
• Stakeholder Management & Communication:
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with senior management, business stakeholders, and technical teams.
  • Effectively communicate complex technical concepts and program progress to non-technical audiences.
  • Present data governance program updates and recommendations to executive leadership.
  • Chair governance meetings, and provide clear and concise reports.
• Compliance & Risk Management:
  • Ensure data governance practices comply with relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., NDMO, PDPL)
  • Conduct regular data risk assessments and implement appropriate controls.
  • Develop and maintain data governance documentation and audit trails.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or a related field.
• Extensive experience (15+ years) in data governance, data management, or related fields.
• Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale data governance programs, particularly with Informatica on-premise solutions.
• Deep understanding of Informatica's suite of data governance tools and their implementation.
• Strong knowledge of data governance principles, best practices, and industry standards.
• Excellent program management skills, including experience with project planning, risk management, and stakeholder management.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to senior management.
• Experience with data quality management, metadata management, and data lineage.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., NDMO,PDPL).
• Experience managing on premise infrastructure related to informatica products.