Project Manager -Data Governance

Data Governance ManagerHybrid position with at least two days onsite in Des Moines. Oversee data governance initiative for the Iowa Department of Education. Collaborate with stakeholders for efficient data collection, storage, sharing, and reporting. Lead the establishment of department-wide data governance program. Implement policies and processes for data access and use, data security, metadata management, privacy, etc. Identify and execute program, process, and technological improvements for better data quality and use. Chair and lead the Department’s Data Governance Committee. Facilitate meetings with stakeholders to identify data challenges and solutions. Develop and enforce agency-wide data governance policies and processes. Track data issues and assign accountable staff for resolution. Facilitate collaboration between program areas and technology for data quality. Liaise between the Data Governance Committee and Department leadership. Oversee data sharing agreements. Serve as primary contact for personnel regarding data governance, quality, and compliance issues. Required: Bachelor’s degree or three years experience in research/data management. Two or more years of experience with data governance, policy development, or reporting. Strong communication, facilitation, negotiation and project management skills. Experience in change management or process development. Proficient in creating and editing high-quality technical or business documents. Desirable: Project management certification, experience chairing committees, and training or mentoring experience. Candidates should have experience with data governance, project management, organizational communication, and working with IT systems.