Director, Data Governance (Data Lake)- REMOTE

Molina Healthcare; Washington (IA); Remote; USD 107,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Data Governance to spearhead the enterprise data governance strategy. This pivotal role involves leading cross-functional teams, designing governance frameworks, and ensuring compliance with healthcare data standards. The ideal candidate will bring over a decade of experience in data governance, particularly within the healthcare sector, and possess strong leadership skills to drive organizational change. This forward-thinking company offers a competitive compensation package and a collaborative environment where your expertise in data management will significantly impact the organization’s success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of data governance experience, with deep healthcare industry expertise.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to implement data governance strategies.
• Design and enforce data governance standards and policies.

Skills

Data Governance

Leadership

Data Quality Management

Strategic Planning

Healthcare Industry Knowledge

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Project Management

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.