Data Governance Manager

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive, and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees. Consider joining us!

Job Summary:

The Data Governance Program Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating the development and on-going adoption of the LSS data governance framework. The role requires knowledge of governance policies, master data requirements, and both business and technical understanding of data and usage. The Data Governance Program Manager will partner closely with data engineers, data analysts, Line of Service (LOS) leaders, data stewards and technical stewards to ensure uniformity, accuracy, stewardship, consistency, and accountability of the organization's data assets.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in technology or business related field preferred, and/or equivalent practical experience in data governance development and implementation.

• 3+ years experience working with a data governance platform; 2+ years experience in designing and developing data governance technology solutions that span data quality, data dictionary and business glossaries, data standards and policies, data lineage and catalogs, and cloud data platforms.

• High level of understanding of data governance operating model that includes designing a data governance organization, roles and responsibilities, and success metrics.

• Experience implementing enterprise data concepts such as Master Data Management and Enterprise Data Warehouse; experience with MDM standards.

• Understanding of compliance areas, data privacy and security standards.

• Highly organized and able to prioritize and process multiple projects, deadlines and processes with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong analytical abilities, both technical and functional with the ability to deal with complex functional specifications and determine how to best implement them technically.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills including the ability to coordinate and collaborate with a variety of individuals.

• Adept critical thinking, problem solving and project management skills.

• Driver's License Required.

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.