Senior Data Governance Analyst

Company Description

Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.

The Senior Data Governance Analyst is responsible for specializing in-depth knowledge in the development, implementation, and enforcement of data governance policies, procedures, and frameworks across Zayo. This role will ensure that data assets are well-managed, accurate, accessible, and secure while maintaining compliance with internal and external policies. The Senior Data Governance Analyst will work closely with business units, data stewards, product owners, and leadership to ensure that data is used effectively and responsibly. A candidate with strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

Data Governance:

• Will design and implement data governance frameworks and policies.

• Develop and maintain data dictionaries, data catalogs, and metadata management processes.

• Ensure data management processes comply with legal, regulatory, and internal guidelines.

Data Quality and Integrity:

• Monitor data quality and integrity across various applications and business processes.

• Collaborate with data stewards and other stakeholders to resolve data quality issues.

• Conduct root cause analysis for data inconsistencies and recommend solutions.

Data Stewardship and Collaboration:

• Act as a liaison between business units and the Chief Data Office to ensure alignment on data management objectives.

• Support data stewards in defining data ownership and accountability.

• Provide training and guidance on data governance best practices.

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Support Subject Matter Expert for external audits and assessments of data-related risks and regulatory compliance.

• Establish controls and monitoring processes to mitigate data risks.

• Document and report data governance activities, risks, and compliance statuses.

Reporting and Analytics:

• Generate reports on data governance metrics, such as data quality KPIs, policy adherence, and issue resolution.

• Design action plans to improve data quality.

• Develop dashboards to track and communicate data governance progress to leadership.

Continuous Improvement:

• Recommend enhancements to data governance policies and processes to align with evolving business needs.

• Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and regulations related to data governance and data privacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

• Minimum of seven (7) years proven experience in data governance, data management, or a related field.

• Strong understanding of data governance principles, practices, and technologies.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Experience with AWS, Azure, Snowflake, and data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation) is a plus.

• Certification in relevant areas such as data governance, data management, or cloud computing is desirable.

• Proficient in SQL, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Sigma).

• Familiarity with data governance tools such as Collibra, Informatica, or Alation.

• Knowledge of data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).

Estimated base salary range: $95,100 - $146,300 USD/annually.

The base pay range shown is a guideline and reasonable estimate for this role. It takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted range based upon geographic location, work experience, skill level, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Non- sales roles may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive plan. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan.

Additionally, this position may be eligible for certain benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance, disability retirement plans, paid time off.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

Benefits, Rewards & Wellness

• Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan

• Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave

Zayo is an equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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Zayo is an equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us.