IT Manager, Data Governance

Requisition Number: 74627

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Job Summary: 

The IT Manager, Data Governance is responsible for the effective implementation of data governance policies within their assigned domain. This role serves as the connection between enterprise governance and operational data users, working closely with D&IT to define, enforce data standards, quality, and compliance, supporting a federated data governance model. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Data Strategy & Framework

 • Assist in Develop, execute and maintain D&IT information architecture, data governance vision, strategy, roadmap, policies, and standards in alignment with corporate priorities

• Develop a roadmap for D&IT information architecture, data strategy and governance that aligns to business goals 

• Advocate for and educate on governance capabilities in modern platforms (data catalogs, lineage tools)

• Accountable for ensuring data, systems, and processes are aligned across Data Domains and systems.

Data Stewardship 

• Translate enterprise policies into domain-level standards, procedures, and controls

• Identify and prioritize Critical Data Elements (CDEs); define business terms, definitions, valid values, and data classifications

• Curate the domain business glossary and data dictionary; manage synonyms and usage notes.

• Ensure end-to-end lineage capture and certification from source to consumption; resolve lineage gaps

Data Quality 

• Define and document business rules for data validation and transformation within D&IT critical data

• Adopt and enforce data quality standards, ensuring data is accurate, complete, and secure within their domain

• Monitor and proactively improve data quality, lineage, and security compliance, and report on performance metrics to the Enterprise Data Steward

• Identify and document data issues and work towards resolution with relevant stakeholders

• Manage and mentor a team of quality analysts, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in data quality monitoring.

Educational Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Advanced degree preferred.

Required Skills & Experience: 

• 8+ years in data governance, data quality, or data management including o Experience in developing and implementing data governance policies and procedures.

o Experience with data lifecycle management.

o Experience in conducting data quality assessments and audits.

o Experience with data integration and data migration projects.

• Strong experience working with data catalogs, metadata, and governance tools

• Ability to work with stakeholders to enforce data quality policies and standards

• Proficiency in data governance tools and technologies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Familiarity with data governance for a product-centric organization

• Familiarity for ServiceNow capabilities for IT, including the data model and data layer

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Familiarity with data privacy laws and regulations applicable to their domain

Desired Skills:

• Strong relationship-building skills

• Proven success working in a highly matrixed environment

• Strong bias for action and ability to deliver results despite a complex and fluid environment

• Cultural bias towards continual learning and sharing best practices

• Experience in a federated data governance model

• Certification in data governance or data quality (e.g., DAMA CDMP, Six Sigma)

• Knowledge of industry-specific data standards and regulations

• Experience with data visualization tools.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.