IT/Data Alignment Manager

Job Overview:

The IT/Data Alignment Manager plays a critical role in bridging the gap between data governance policies and IT implementation. This position ensures that all data-related projects adhere to governance standards, policies, and regulatory requirements, while also aligning IT strategies with the organization’s data governance framework. The IT/Data Alignment Manager serves as a liaison between IT, data governance, and business stakeholders, ensuring the seamless integration of data governance into IT infrastructure and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaison between IT and Data Governance:
  Serve as the primary point of contact between the IT department and data governance team, ensuring that IT projects and data-related activities comply with the organization’s data governance policies.
• Project Management and Oversight:
  Oversee the implementation of strategic IT projects related to data governance, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to policy and compliance requirements. Provide project management support, including timelines, resources, and reporting.
• Policy Compliance and Enforcement:
  Ensure that IT systems, data platforms, and processes adhere to the company’s data governance policies and regulatory standards, including GDPR, CCPA, and industry-specific telecommunications regulations.
• Strategic IT Alignment:
  Collaborate with IT leadership to align technical strategies with data governance goals. Support the development of IT architectures that promote data quality, integrity, and protection across the organization.
• Technology Integration:
  Work closely with IT teams to integrate data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, or other data cataloging tools) into the company’s data management ecosystem, ensuring they support metadata management, data classification, and policy enforcement.
• Compliance Monitoring and Reporting:
  Assist in developing and maintaining dashboards and KPIs to monitor compliance with data governance standards within IT projects. Report findings to the Data Governance Leader and other stakeholders.
• Support for Data Governance Initiatives:
  Collaborate with the Metadata Manager, Privacy Manager, and Issues Manager to support data governance initiatives, including metadata management, privacy compliance, and issue resolution.
• Risk and Issue Management:
  Work closely with the Issues Manager to identify, log, and mitigate risks related to data governance non-compliance within IT projects. Implement corrective actions as needed.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Identify opportunities for improving IT processes and systems to better align with data governance policies and standards. Propose enhancements that improve data quality, data protection, and lifecycle management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in IT project management, data governance, or a related technical field.
• Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks, regulatory standards (GDPR, CCPA), and telecommunications industry regulations.
• Experience with data management tools, data cataloging platforms (e.g., Collibra, Informatica), and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong project management experience with a proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and complex projects.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and align IT with business and governance needs.
• Knowledge of IT risk management and compliance processes.

Skills:

• Project Management: Demonstrated experience in managing IT and data projects, with a focus on aligning them with governance policies and regulatory requirements.
• Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of IT architecture, data platforms, and integration of data governance tools within IT infrastructure.
• Compliance and Policy Adherence: Experience working with regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA, and industry-specific telecommunications regulations.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to work closely with IT, governance, and business teams to ensure IT strategies support governance goals.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to assess risks, manage issues, and align IT systems with governance frameworks.
• Communication: Strong ability to communicate across teams and ensure alignment between technical and business requirements.

This role is critical for ensuring that IT projects support and comply with the company’s data governance policies and regulatory frameworks. The IT/Data Alignment Manager works at the intersection of IT and data governance, ensuring seamless integration of governance into technical operations while driving projects that enhance the company’s overall data management lifecycle.

In a telecommunications company, where data governance is crucial for maintaining the integrity, security, and compliance of vast datasets, the Data Policy Manager plays a critical role in shaping how data is managed, accessed, and protected. The governance team, managing Data Quality, Data Integrity, Data Protection, and the Data Management Lifecycle, requires a broad skill set to ensure success.

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