Job Title:

Director - Data Governance

Overview:

The Director, Data Governance, Security Solutions is responsible for the oversight and development of data governance processes, standards and policies to improve data practices and mitigate data risks within a new acquisition in the cyber intelligence space. Duties include but not be limited to assessment of existing data practices, assessment/creation of data inventory, and joint-creation of new data practices as required, including implementation, and on-going adherence.

This role will report to the Vice President, Data Governance.

Role
• Assess existing data practices and jointly develop an enterprise data governance program for newly acquired business partner to Mastercard.
• Partner with the acquired entity to review and improve its data inventory, data lineage, data classification/categorization, and data filtering.
• Provide guidance and requirements when improvement of practices or technology platforms are necessary to meet data governance and data risk mitigation objectives.
• Partner with others within the Data Strategy and Management Team to identify control points and develop control structures for governance processes, as well as devising processes to manage program updates.
• Manage a work queue of issues for both new and ongoing efforts and escalate any data issues/ requests seeking variances to senior executive management for review and approval.
• Provide governance subject matter expertise across the integration process for projects and to ensure data is being governed properly.
• Facilitate forums to communicate governance practices and principles to improve data literacy and compliance.
• Serve as a data-driven change agent and advocate, persuading and influencing the organization at the grassroots level on the importance of governance.

All About You

• Familiarity with industry best practices for data governance
• Superior understanding of cyber intelligence players and the types of data they hold
• Knowledge and understanding of “driving organization change” for data governance
• Experienced in establishing and enforcing standards, processes, policies and procedures to support data quality and management
• Demonstrated ability to understand complex information product constructs, databases and data structures
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with proven experience in relationship building, influencing and partnering
• Highly-motivated self-starter with the ability to flexibly multi-task between strategy-related work and tactical ‘in the trenches’ work. Ability to produce measureable business results while working under time constraints.
• Strong written, presentation and verbal communication skills