Senior Data Governance Specialist

Transform Your Career with Our Senior Data Products Analyst Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Products Analyst to join our team. As a key member of our Data Products Team, you will be responsible for leading data requirements workshops, drafting data requirement specifications, developing data taxonomy and catalog artifacts, validating the quality of data products, and taking on project management responsibilities when needed.

Our ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of data governance, taxonomy, metadata, and lineage, as well as experience collaborating with business teams to build data taxonomies and catalogs. You will also have hands-on experience with data validation, including testing and fixing data issues, and familiarity with data catalog tools and data platform technologies.

The successful candidate will be able to clearly articulate complex requirements and issues to stakeholders at all levels, think analytically, solve problems effectively, and work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a positive attitude.

1. Lead and facilitate workshops to gather and translate business data needs into clear, well-defined data requirement specifications

2. Ensure captured data requirements are properly documented and aligned with data architecture and technical solutions

3. Assess data source availability and quality, identifying gaps, risks, and dependencies with technical teams

4. Develop and maintain the university's data taxonomy in collaboration with business and IT teams

5. Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data catalog by working with data stewards and subject matter experts

6. Promote catalog adoption and keep data catalog up to date by aligning it with changes in governance standards and data sources

7. Design and execute validation plans to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data products

8. Perform data quality checks, document results, and coordinate issue resolution with relevant teams

9. Continuously improve QA processes and support enforcement of data quality standards

10. Manage data products and governance initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes

11. Coordinate cross-functional teams and facilitate regular communication with stakeholders

12. Align business goals with technical solutions, managing project risks and scope changes effectively

Bachelor's degree in IT, Analytics, or a related field, with 5+ years of experience in data analysis, governance, or product management

Hands-on experience leading data workshops and writing clear data requirements

Strong knowledge of data governance, taxonomy, metadata, and lineage

Hands-on experience collaborating with business to build data taxonomy and catalog

Skilled in data validation, including testing and fixing data issues

Familiarity with data catalog tools (preferably Microsoft Purview or IDMC CDGC) and data platform technologies (preferably Microsoft Fabric)

Knowledge of data lakehouse methodologies and best practices

Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills

Self-starter and proactive team player, highly organized, meticulous, and able to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a positive attitude

Competitive remuneration

Flexible work arrangements

Empowered work environment that allows you to take charge of your own career path

We drive a culture that is forward-looking

With a strong passion for IT, our people are always striving to improve, push boundaries, and innovate with a 'can-do' attitude

We embrace collaboration, open communication, and knowledge sharing

If you see yourself thriving in a dynamic environment and breaking new grounds with innovative ideas, you will find yourself at home in our organization