Data Platform and Governance Director

Job Description:

Director of Data Platform & Governance will lead the transformation and modernization of our enterprise data ecosystem. This role will drive the development and execution of a comprehensive data platform strategy, integrating robust data governance, metadata management, and modern platform technologies. The ideal candidate will be both a visionary leader and a hands-on expert in building scalable, secure, and future-ready data solutions.

Education Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities:

Data Platform Strategy & Modernization:

• Define and execute a roadmap for modernizing the enterprise data platform, including hybrid migration, data lake/data warehouse architecture, and analytic capability modernization

• Oversee the integration and optimization of modern data technologies (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Azure/AWS/GCP, Kafka)

• Lead cross-functional teams in designing scalable data solutions that support analytics, reporting, machine learning, and business intelligence use cases

Data Governance & Compliance:

• Develop and lead a robust data governance framework that ensures data quality, security, privacy, and compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR)

• Chair the Data Governance Council and establish clear data stewardship roles across the organization

• Implement data policies, standards, and processes to support trusted and ethical data use

Data Catalog & Metadata Management:

• Lead the implementation and adoption of a modern data catalog solution to enable enterprise-wide data discovery, data lineage, and metadata management

• Promote a culture of data literacy by enabling users to easily find and understand the data available to them

• Ensure integration of the data catalog with data governance tools and data pipelines

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Manage a high-performing team of data engineers, architects, and governance professionals

• Partner with business and IT leaders to align data platform capabilities with organizational goals

• Evangelize data best practices and promote a culture of innovation, transparency, and continuous improvement

Education Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., computer science, data analytics, statistics)

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years progressive experience in data architecture, data engineering, enterprise architecture or related domains

• Experience leading large-scale data platform modernization efforts

• Deep knowledge of data governance frameworks, data catalog tools (e.g., Collibra Alation, Informatica, data.world), and metadata management

• Strong understanding of cloud data platforms and services (e.g., Azure Synapse, AWS Redshift, Google BigQuery)

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in highly regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, finance)

• Certification in data governance, cloud platforms, or enterprise architecture (e.g., CDMP, AWS Certified Data Analytics, TOGAF)

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we're committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at .

Job Location: Peerless Building

Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)

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Hours Per Pay Period: 80

Compensation Range: $ - $ / year

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FTE: 1

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