Director, Data Governance (Data Lake)- REMOTE

Molina Healthcare; City of Albany (NY); Remote; USD 107,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Data Governance to lead the enterprise data governance strategy. This pivotal role involves managing cross-functional teams, implementing data governance standards, and ensuring compliance within the healthcare sector. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive experience in data governance and healthcare to enhance data management and analytics capabilities. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and collaboration, where your expertise will drive significant improvements in data quality and governance practices. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of data governance experience in the healthcare sector.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute the enterprise data governance strategy and roadmap.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of data governance solutions.

Skills

Data Governance

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Data Quality Improvement

Healthcare Industry Knowledge

Strategic Planning

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree or other Graduate degree

Tools

Azure

Databricks

Data Lake

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary
The Director of Data Governance will build and execute the enterprise data governance strategy and roadmap in alignment with the company's vision. This role is within the company's Enterprise Information Management (EIM) organization and reports directly to the VP of Enterprise Data Platform and Data Governance.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

1. Managing and leading cross-functional teams throughout large-scale transformation initiatives related to data governance
2. Defining and executing the data governance organization's target operating model in accordance with industry best practices
3. Designing and implementing data organization governance (steering committee, data councils, etc.); identifying roles (e.g. data owners, stewards, etc.) and defining responsibilities
4. Designing and implementing enterprise data governance standards, guidelines, and policies (e.g. master data, metadata, reference data, data collection, data quality, data lineage etc.)
5. Overseeing the creation, maintenance, and support of data governance solutions; engaging vendors and driving data governance tool selection initiatives as needed
6. Establishing data governance metrics and KPIs; communicating the business value of data governance to key stakeholders
7. Building support across the business and IT organizations; serving as a liaison to other disciplines and programs
8. Collaborating with different departments to address data quality issues and ensure data governance standards are communicated and adhered to.
9. Leading data governance initiatives in the healthcare industry, leveraging industry-specific knowledge to ensure compliance and data integrity
10. Utilizing expertise in Azure and Databricks-related tools to enhance data management and analytics capabilities
11. Providing guidance on data governance best practices and standards specific to healthcare data, including patient privacy and regulatory requirements
12. Collaborating with healthcare data professionals to ensure the accurate and secure handling of sensitive information
13. Driving data quality improvement initiatives using advanced data governance tools and technologies
14. Implementing data governance frameworks that support healthcare data interoperability and integration
15. Evaluating industry trends and their application to data governance

Job Qualifications

Required Education
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, data analytics, information technology, or similar field

Required Experience
• 10+ years of related data governance experience

Preferred Education
• Master's degree or other Graduate degree

Preferred Experience
• 12+ years of management experience with demonstrated experience in strategic planning and implementation
• Deep healthcare industry expertise with extensive knowledge of industry best practices
• Proven history of executing change management and building credibility with key stakeholders to drive organizational change
• Strong critical-thinking and strategic leadership abilities to achieve ambitious business objectives and goals
• Highly skilled in planning and delivering multiple critical, complex projects
• Excellent interpersonal skills to foster relationships across multiple organizations
• Ability to effectively communicate data governance concepts and principles to non-technical constituents
• Extensive data management and analytics experience
• Experience with Data Lake is desirable

Preferred License, Certification, Association
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the intranet job listing.

Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.

Pay Range: $107,028 - $208,705 / ANNUAL
*Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.