Director Data Governance

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Director of Data Governance will be responsible for leading, managing and documenting the data governance program for our credit union. This role will provide first line risk management activities related to data governance, ensuring that data is managed and used in a secure, compliant, and efficient manner. The Director will work closely with various departments to establish and enforce data governance policies, standards, and procedures, and will provide recommendations for decision makers across the organization.

Job Description

LOCATION

Off-site Utah

SCHEDULE

Full Time

To be effective, an individual must be able to perform each job duty successfully.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive data governance framework, including policies, standards, procedures, and governance technology
• Recommend and implement organizational Master Data Management (MDM) methodologies.
• Implement and lead an organizational data governance committee and provide consultation and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business and technology objectives.
• Lead requirements gathering, development and management of processes and technologies for data governance.
• Lead governance team members in documentation and the use of data management and data risk assessments methods and technology. Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to address data-related risks.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with data governance policies and standards through effective controls.
• Provide guidance and support to data stewards and other data governance roles within the organization.
• Develop and deliver training programs to promote data governance awareness and best practices.
• Oversee data quality initiatives and ensure data integrity across the organization, working with the data governance committee, business stakeholders/leaders and system administrators.
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to ensure data governance requirements are integrated into systems and processes.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in data governance and risk management; ensure dissemination of the most current information to the data governance committee
• Hire, manage, coach, develop and lead a high performing team and hold the team accountable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, business administration, data governance, or a related field.

Eight years working with data governance and/or master data management.

Five years of leadership responsibilities managing and working with multiple, large cross-functional teams or on projects that deliver meaningful technology products to internal and external stakeholders.

Strong understanding of data governance principles, frameworks, and best practices.

Banking/Finance experience preferred.

Data governance certification preferred.

Computer/Office Equipment Skills

Technical proficiency in data architecture and data management

Technical proficiency in software and data development methodologies and technologies

Advanced level skill for Excel

Advanced knowledge in analytical and data visualization software

Advanced level skill with predictive analysis tools such as R, SAS, and Python

Managerial Responsibility

Has supervisory/managerial responsibilities that are direct or through work/team leads or assistants. Estimates personnel needs and assigns work to meet these needs. Supervises, coordinates and reviews work of assigned staff with a subordinate group of employees. Recommends candidates for employment, conducts performance evaluations and salary reviews for assigned staff.

Language Skills

Demonstrated ability to clearly express complex ideas, methodology, results and recommendations verbally, in writing, and through insightful reports and graphic illustrations in a meaningful and understandable way.

Demonstrated ability to document outcomes and present information in a manner appropriate for key stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Other Skills and Abilities

Creative thinker and problem solver who leverages data and technology to create efficient robust enterprise data governance processes.

Demonstrated experience building and sustaining credibility, influencing, and working collaboratively across senior levels of an organization.

Self-starter with strong organizing and time management skills and the ability to work productively and efficiently in a fast paced environment with multiple projects and timelines.

Successful track record leading an enterprise data governance team.

Adaptive to change, responds positively to altered circumstances or conditions.

Experience with risk management and compliance in a financial services environment.

Relevant certifications (e.g., CDMP, CIMP, DGSP) are a plus.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES / WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands

Has the ability to talk, hear, sit, use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms consistently. Ability to stand, walk, kneel and crouch occasionally

Vision Requirements

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

Weight Lifted or Force Exerted

Ability to lift 10 pounds consistently and up to 50 pounds occasionally

Environmental

There are no unusual environmental factors

Noise Environment

Moderate noise (business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

***This Job is not eligible to be performed in Colorado or Connecticut, either remotely or in-person.***

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Mountain America Credit Union is one of the foremost financial institutions in the country, with more than 95 branches located in 5 states (Utah, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, and Arizona). We believe that a healthy balance between work, home life, and play is essential to our employees and our success. We offer a friendly, comfortable and inclusive work environment, fun employee activities and exciting charity events to ensure that no day is dull at Mountain America.

Our purpose is to help members enjoy a good life by providing them a positive incentive to save and manage their finances. We also give members easy access to their accounts and allow them to control their funds in a variety of ways, including ATMs, online home banking, mobile banking, direct deposit, Touch-Tone Teller, automatic payment options and access through a large branch network. When making decisions, we always put members' needs first. It's just the way we do business and a part of the "people helping people" philosophy of credit unions.