Enterprise Data Governance Architect

VCU Health; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Governance Architect to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance. This remote role involves implementing data governance policies, managing data quality, and collaborating with stakeholders to promote best practices in data management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data governance, strong SQL skills, and a background in the healthcare domain. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing data stewardship and driving effective decision-making across the organization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Data Governance/Management with healthcare experience.
• Strong SQL skills and knowledge of data architecture and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Monitor data quality and ensure compliance with governance policies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve data-related issues.

Skills

Data Governance

SQL

Data Architecture

Data Modeling

Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Agile Methodologies

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Business, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering

PhD in related field

CDMP or DGSP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Databricks Unity Catalog

Job description

Remote opportunity in the following locations: VA, MD, TN, NC, FL, SC, TX, WV, GA, AR, KY, OH, MI, MO, AL, KS

The Data Governance Architect plays a critical role in ensuring that the organization's data is accurate, consistent, secure, and compliant with relevant regulations. This position involves implementing and maintaining data governance policies, technologies, and support structures; managing data quality; and supporting data stewardship across the organization. The Data Governance Analyst works closely with various business units, IT teams, and data owners to promote best practices in data management and to support the effective use of data for decision-making and reporting.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Monitoring data quality, maintaining data catalogs and metadata, and ensuring compliance with data governance policies.
2. Collaborating with stakeholders to resolve data-related issues and educating business units on Data Governance.
3. Implementing the data governance program using appropriate technologies and promoting adherence to policies.
4. Supporting Asset Management and driving decisions for data standards and policies.
5. Understanding data storage solutions, including Lakehouse architecture, and working with Data Engineering teams.
6. Developing and communicating Data Governance policies and training programs.
7. Collaborating with data engineers, scientists, and business units to ensure data quality and consistency.
8. Establishing organizational support structures for the Data Governance Program.
9. Developing data quality, security, stewardship, and ownership standards across the enterprise.
10. Mentoring junior Data Governance Analysts.
11. Maintaining business glossaries, data catalogs, data lineage, metadata, and master data management.
12. Researching and recommending products, tools, and standards to support enterprise data governance strategy.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Business, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, or related field; PhD preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: CDMP or DGSP preferred.
• Minimum 8 years in Data Governance/Management, with at least 5 years in SQL and healthcare domain experience.
• Knowledge of modern data architecture, data modeling, ingestion, and pipelines.
• Experience with Data Governance tools such as Microsoft Purview or Databricks Unity Catalog.
• Strong SQL skills; experience with Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and healthcare data preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Demonstrates cultural responsiveness and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Additional Information:

• Combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Work conditions and physical requirements are not specified.
• Must be able to handle a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to change.