Data Governance Team Lead - #1408559

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The Data Governance Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the

development, implementation, and management of data governance

initiatives within the healthcare organization. This role ensures

availability, integrity, privacy, and security of enterprise data in

compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies. The

ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong leadership,

communication, and technical skills, capable of collaborating across

departments to foster a data-driven culture that treats data as a

strategic asset.

**What youll do**

• **Program Development:** Design, implement, and oversee a
  
  

comprehensive data governance program that aligns with

organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

• **Policy & Standards:** Develop and enforce data governance
  
  

policies, standards, and procedures to ensure data quality,

security, and compliance.

• **Stakeholder Engagement:** Collaborate with business units, IT, and
  
  

compliance teams to establish data stewardship roles and

responsibilities.

• **Data Quality Management:** Define metrics and processes to monitor
  
  

and improve data quality, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and

reliability.

• **Risk & Compliance:** Ensure data governance practices comply with
  
  

industry regulations (e.g., HIPAA) and internal policies.

• **Technology & Tools:** Identify and implement data governance tools
  
  

and solutions that support data cataloging, metadata management,

certified datasets, and data lineage tracking.

• **Change Management:** Lead organizational change efforts to embed
  
  

data governance principles into business operations.

• **Training & Advocacy:** Educate employees on data governance best
  
  

practices and foster a data-driven culture within the organization.

**Knowledge/Skills/Abilities**

• Strong knowledge of data governance principles, data lifecycle
  
  

management, and data quality frameworks.

• Familiarity with healthcare data standards and regulatory
  
  

requirements (e.g., HIPAA, HL7, FHIR).

• Proficient in data governance tools and platforms (e.g., Collibra,
  
  

Informatica, Alation).

• Experience with data management technologies such as SQL, data
  
  

warehouses, and BI tools.

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and facilitate stakeholder
  
  

engagement.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including policy
  
  

and report writing.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of change management and project management methodologies.
• Ability to handle sensitive data with integrity and confidentiality.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and
  
  

innovation.

**What you need**

• High school diploma required. Bachelors degree in information
  
  

systems, data management, health informatics, or related field

preferred.

• Minimum 8 years experience in data governance, information
  
  

management, or related roles.

• 2 years leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Experience in a healthcare or highly regulated environment strongly
  
  

preferred.

• Certification in Data Governance (e.g., DGSP, CDMP) preferred.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CDMP, CIMP, DGSP) are a plus.
• Experience in highly regulated industries such as healthcare,
  
  

finance, or government.

**Physical Requirements**

• Ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation.
• Occasional standing, walking, and lifting of objects up to 20 lbs.
• Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard and mouse.
• Visual acuity to review detailed documents and electronic data.