Senior Enterprise Data Governance Architect

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health in Dallas, TX is seeking a Principal Data Governance Architect to lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise-wide data governance frameworks. This role ensures data integrity, security, and accessibility while shaping standards and policies to support business goals and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with IT, legal, and business units to drive data stewardship, develop data models, and oversee data governance tools and dashboards; strong

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Minimum of eight (8) years application/analytics experience in a relevant analytics/technology environment demonstrating a combination of the following skills: Report/dashboard development, Project Management, Master Data Management, Data Governance, Compliance/Regulatory, Data Architecture
• May have an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in lieu of specific education and/or experience as stated above.
• Prefer Project/Account Management Certifications (like PMP, BRMP, etc.)
• Prefer EMR certifications (like Epic Cogito Fundamentals, etc.)
• Required Tests For Placement: None.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an enterprise-wide data governance strategy and framework.
• Establish and enforce data governance policies, standards, and procedures, including request/project intake, metadata capture, retention and utilization, etc.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards for data management and protection.
• Design and maintain data architecture and data management practices, including data models, data quality, data lineage, and metadata management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data governance initiatives with business goals and objectives.
• Lead data governance projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring to ensure timely and successful delivery.
• Monitor and report on data governance metrics and KPIs to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide guidance and expertise on data governance best practices to stakeholders across the organization.
• Conduct data governance training and awareness programs to promote a data-driven culture.
• Manage data governance tools and technologies to support data governance activities.
• Address and resolve data governance issues and challenges, providing solutions and recommendations.
• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, including IT, legal, compliance, and business units.
• Lead data stewardship efforts, ensuring data owners and stewards are accountable for data quality and integrity.
• Continuously assess and improve data governance processes and practices to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in data governance and related technologies.

Skills

Data quality

Data lineage

Metadata management

Master data management

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Data governance frameworks

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Epic Analytics Catalog

Alation

Altryx

SQL

Job description

Parkland Health in Dallas, TX is seeking a Principal Data Governance Architect to lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise-wide data governance frameworks. This role ensures data integrity, security, and accessibility while shaping standards and policies to support business goals and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with IT, legal, and business units to drive data stewardship, develop data models, and oversee data governance tools and dashboards; strong