Project Manager/Data Governance

Hi

My name is Uman, and I am a Staffing Specialist at Emonics LLC. I am reaching out to you on an exciting job opportunity with one of our clients. If interested, please share your resume with [email protected] and I will get back to you with more details.

Job Title: Project Manager/Data Governance

Location: Des Moines, IA (Onsite requirement: Minimum 2 days/week)

Duration: 12 Months

Key Responsibilities:

  • Chair and lead the Department’s Data Governance Committee, facilitating meetings and collaborations among technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Develop and enforce agency-wide data governance policies covering data access, security, metadata management, privacy, and more.
  • Plan and conduct meetings, prepare agendas, lead discussions, and track follow-up actions.
  • Maintain a data issues log and assign responsibilities for issue resolution to departmental staff.
  • Collaborate with data stewards to address governance needs and improve data quality.
  • Serve as a liaison between the Data Governance Committee and departmental leadership, providing recommendations and escalating issues as needed.
  • Monitor and oversee data sharing agreements and ensure compliance.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for data governance inquiries within the department.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in education, data science, research, statistics, or related fields; or three years of equivalent experience in research/data management.
  • 2+ years of experience in data governance, policy development, or reporting, with formal training preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in organizational communication, meeting facilitation, and consensus-building.
  • Proficiency in using and communicating about data to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong project management skills with experience in leading complex initiatives.
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and build relationships at all organizational levels.
  • Familiarity with IT systems and tools used for data collection, transformation, storage, and compliance.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to adhere to deadlines.
  • Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Certification in project management (e.g., PMP) preferred.
  • Previous experience in chairing effective committees.
  • Experience in training or mentoring others in data governance practices.

Warm Regards,

Mohammad Uman

Sr- Technical Recruiter

Email: [email protected]

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