Senior Data Governance Architect

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The (REMOTE) Senior Data Governance Architect plays a critical role in shaping Mattress Firm's enterprise data strategy. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive data governance framework that ensures data is treated as a strategic asset across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in data privacy regulations, including CCPA and GDPR, and will lead cross-functional initiatives to promote data quality, integrity, and compliance. This role partners closely with IT, Legal, and Business teams to embed governance practices into data lifecycle management and support business decision-making through trusted data. 

 
Essential Responsibilities 

• Lead the design and implementation of the data governance architecture, including data cataloging, metadata management, data lineage, data quality, and master data management solutions 

• Partner with the various internal and external teams to align data governance objectives with business goals 

• Facilitate the Data Governance Committee review and approval process to ensure all data requests are properly reviewed and approved prior to fulfillment 

• Manage Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) process to comply with data privacy requirements 

• Implement a framework to actively govern data in a big data environment, with a focus on the protection of sensitive data through modifications to organizational processes, people practices, governance metrics, and data architecture. 

• Facilitate roles and responsibilities and collaboration mechanisms among stakeholders to ensure clear ownership of data assets 

• Understand technical commitments and ETL functions through querying and transformational logic 

• Facilitate governance strategies around sensitive and restricted data sets 

• Configure and integrate data governance tools (e.g. Collibra, Alation, Informatica Axon/EDC) with existing data platforms and systems 

• Partner with data stewards to identify, capture, and democratize business-critical metadata through modern cataloging tools, such as Collibra 

• Drive the development and implementation of data quality and data protection standards across relevant data domains 

• Complete all required training modules and certifications prior to the due date 

• Ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed to ensure a safe work environment for all 

• Communicate professionally with all internal and external contacts 

• Follow all Company policies and execute Company standards on appearance and functionality as well as appropriate brand representation 

• Communicates any concerns or issues to leadership to ensure proper efficiency of department and company operations 

Non-Essential Responsibilities 

• Execute Company initiatives and other activities requested by supervisor 

• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities 

• Contributes ideas on ways to optimize or improve the team, the department, and the Company 
   

Education 

• Bachelor's Degree required; advanced degree with a concentration in Computer Science, Information Systems, or data related field required 

• Master's Degree preferred 

Professional Experience 

• 7+ Years experience implementing data governance and data quality processes, preferably in the retail industry 

Skills List 

• Consulting Skills: Demonstrated consulting skills, with change management concepts and strategies, including communication, culture change and performance measurement system design 

• Data Modeling: Aspiration to understanding of data modeling techniques in its ability to drive data consistency 

• Teamwork: Strong business partner that can work within cross-functional teams and management 

 
Competencies & Knowledge 

• Familiarity with data engineering, data science disciplines and the interplay between those disciplines 

• Deep understanding of data governance principles, data modeling, and database technologies 

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) 

• Proficiency with data governance platforms such as Collibra, Alation, Informatica, Atlan 

• Knowledge of data privacy and security regulations (e.g. GDPR, CCPA) 

Licenses and Certifications 

• Certifications such as Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Data Governance and Stewardship Professional (DGSP), or Information Governance Professional (IGP) preferred 

California Residents  

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, where applicable.  

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