HR Data Architecture & Governance - Lead

Amgen Inc. (IR); Telangana; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Inc. (IR) in Hyderabad/India seeks an HR Data Architecture and Governance Lead to establish and evolve the enterprise HR data governance framework. You will partner with business, technology, and data teams to define policies, standards, and stewardship models enabling analytics, compliance, and strategic decisions.

The role leads data quality, metadata management, MDM, and data stewardship initiatives while fostering a data-driven culture across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Data Management, or related field.
• 12–17 years of experience in data management, data governance, or related disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks (DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM, etc.).
• Experience with data governance tools such as Collibra, Alation, Informatica, or similar platforms.
• Proven experience managing data quality, metadata, and MDM programs.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Data Governance Strategy: Define and implement the enterprise data governance strategy, framework, and operating model.
• Data Quality & Data Management: Develop data quality frameworks, metrics, monitoring, and remediation processes.
• Metadata & Data Catalog: Implement and manage enterprise data catalog and metadata management solutions.
• Data Stewardship & Governance Operating Model: Establish data stewardship programs and councils.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure adherence to data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with leaders and data owners to promote governance adoption.
• Tools & Technology: Evaluate and manage data governance tools; drive integration.
• Team Leadership: Promote best practices and continuous improvement.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Change management

Data governance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Information Management/Computer Science/Data Management

Tools

Collibra

Alation

Informatica

Job description

Career Category Human Resources Job Description Job Summary The HR Data Architecture and Governance- Lead is responsible for establishing, leading, and evolving the organization's enterprise HR data governance framework to ensure high-quality, secure, compliant, and trusted data assets. This role partners with business, technology, and data teams to define governance policies, standards, processes, and stewardship models that enable effective data management and support analytics, regulatory compliance, and strategic decision-making. The position will lead enterprise initiatives around data quality, metadata management, master data management (MDM), and data stewardship, while promoting a strong data-driven culture across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Governance Strategy: Define and implement the enterprise data governance strategy, framework, and operating model. Establish governance policies, standards, and procedures for data management across the organization. Align governance initiatives with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and data strategy.
• Data Quality & Data Management: Develop and oversee data quality frameworks, metrics, monitoring, and remediation processes. Ensure consistent management of critical data elements (CDEs) and data lifecycle practices. Lead initiatives to improve data accuracy, completeness, and consistency across systems.
• Metadata & Data Catalog: Implement and manage enterprise data catalog and metadata management solutions. Ensure proper data lineage, data definitions, and business glossaries are maintained.
• Data Stewardship & Governance Operating Model: Establish and manage data stewardship programs, including steward roles and responsibilities. Facilitate data governance councils and working groups across business units.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure adherence to data privacy, security, and regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, SOX, etc.). Collaborate with legal, compliance, and security teams to mitigate data-related risks. Collaborate with IT and security teams to safeguard sensitive data.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with business leaders, IT, analytics teams, and data owners to promote governance adoption. Provide leadership and guidance to cross-functional data governance teams.
• Tools & Technology: Evaluate, implement, and manage data governance tools such as data catalog, lineage, and quality platforms. Drive integration of governance processes within data platforms, analytics environments, and data pipelines.
• Team Leadership: Promote best practices and continuous improvement in enterprise data management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Data Management, or related field.
• 12–17 years of experience in data management, data governance, or related disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks (DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM, etc.).
• Experience with data governance tools such as Collibra, Alation, Informatica, or similar platforms.
• Proven experience managing data quality, metadata, and MDM programs.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in regulated industries (Pharma, Healthcare, Financial Services, etc.).
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Certification such as CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) or equivalent.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Data Governance Leadership
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Change Management
• Data Quality & Data Management Expertise
• Program & Project Management

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential. For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen