Job Title: Global Data Governance and Quality Lead

Experience: 15+ Years 

Employment Type: Contractual 

Job Description:

This role will lead and deliver the implementation and institutionalization of Data Governance and Master Data Management (MDM) platform along with the complementary processes, across the entire global firm. The initiative supports foundational data management improvements driven by the Global Data Strategy & Architecture team, aiming at standardization and simplification of data creation and management. The role will oversee an external delivery team to ensure target outcomes are met on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Project Scoping and Planning:

• Develop a multi-year project and budget plan for executing Data Governance and MDM priorities, aligned with the broader data strategy.
• Build strong relationships with cross-functional and leadership stakeholders to foster engagement and collaboration.
• Collaborate with the Global Head of Data Strategy & Architecture in selecting technology platforms and external partners.

Project Delivery:

• Oversee the external delivery partner to ensure:
  • Establishment of a single source of truth for master data
  • Standardized taxonomies across the firm
  • Defined linkages between master and taxonomy data
  • Defined data ownership
  • Governance mechanisms for master data changes
  • Automated data capture approaches
  • Implementation of the selected MDM platform
  • Embedded behavioral change regarding data use
• Coordinate with the ERP/CGP Data Governance Lead to align data standards, policies, and processes firm-wide.

Project & Stakeholder Management:

• Own the delivery plan and manage interdependencies and stakeholder network.
• Ensure alignment of project outcomes with strategic and business goals.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in IT, Data Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 15+ years of total experience, with at least 5 years in data-related roles.
• Strong knowledge of project and data management, governance frameworks, and data quality principles.
• Proven experience in delivering data governance programs.
• Familiarity with metadata management and data catalog tools; Purview knowledge is a plus.
• Experience in fixed-fee project delivery.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.