Data Governance Lead

Epergne is hiring a Data Governance Lead

Work Mode: Work From Office

Lead and execute the data governance strategy to enable secure, responsible, and streamlined data management across the organization, ensuring compliance with all relevant data policies and regulatory requirements.

1. Establish and maintain enterprise-wide data standards and policies, while driving communication and progress tracking with key stakeholders, including senior leadership.
2. Champion organizational change by analyzing user behavior and crafting practical procedures that support the successful adoption of data governance initiatives.
3. Oversee the resolution and coordination of critical data governance-related issues and escalations.
4. Partner closely with IT teams and Data Business Partners to foster strong engagement and stewardship of data assets.
5. Sustain continuous improvement and oversight of data governance through active involvement with the Data Governance Council.
6. Collaborate with cybersecurity and technology operations teams to apply best practices and enforce governance standards.
7. Bring in-depth knowledge of implementing data governance tools and frameworks in areas such as:
1. Data quality
2. Data lineage
3. Data glossary
4. Data security management
5. Metadata management
6. Advanced data analytics
8. Draft and promote data governance policies, support enterprise-wide adoption, and coordinate with legal and information security departments to minimize data-related risks.
9. Given the role's high-level exposure, excellent communication and influence skills are essential to engage C-level executives, business data owners, and stewards in driving governance at scale.