Data Strategy and Governance Architect

Are you looking for a role that motivates and challenges you? Are you ready for an opportunity for growth? Do you want to work on teams where people roll up their sleeves to take on tough problems together, and regularly blow the doors off our clients with their outstanding teamwork? If you answered yes to those questions, 3Cloud might just be for you!

At 3Cloud, we hire people who aren’t afraid to experiment or fail. We hire people who are willing to give direct and candid feedback to their managers, leaders, and team members. We hire people who jump at those opportunities because they care about our collective growth and success. We hire people who challenge and hold each other accountable for living 3Cloud’s core values because they know that it will result in amazing experiences and solutions for our clients and each other.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Strategy and Governance Architect with strong business analysis and product-owner skills to join our Strategy & Governance team. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Agile Product Ownership and Business Analysis in a Data Lakehouse environment.  

The consultant will also have experience in the functional aspects of Data Governance, hands-on expertise implementing Microsoft Purview, and demonstrated business acumen and facilitation skills. 

The ideal candidate will have consulting experience in customer-faced roles and success leading technical and economic value discussions with senior client executives, including C-suite, that drive key decisions and implementation. 

Certifications in Microsoft Purview and Profisee, or other data governance related tools is a plus. 

Responsibilities 

• Product Ownership / Business Analysis
• Lead requirements as an Agile Product Owner, steering product vision and backlog prioritization to align with business objectives within Data Lakehouse / Data Warehouse-related projects.
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring their needs are effectively communicated to the development team.
• Continuously assess and adjust priorities in response to changing business needs and market conditions.
• Regularly assess project risks and mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Provide strong Business Analyst support, gathering and documenting requirements, workflows, and processes to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions within Data Lakehouse / Data Warehouse-related projects.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to understand and document their requirements.
• Conduct thorough analysis of data and reporting needs for business users to inform the development of comprehensive user stories and functional specifications.
• Actively participate in testing activities, troubleshooting issues, and facilitating communication between development and testing teams.
• Data Governance
• Provide expert guidance on data governance issues, including data quality, metadata management, and data lifecycle management.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to promote data governance best practices and foster a culture of data-driven decision-making.
• Conduct workshops and training sessions to enhance the organization's data governance capabilities.
• Develop and implement client data governance frameworks, including policies, standards, and procedures.
• Facilitate the adoption of Microsoft Purview within the organization, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance requirements.
• General Consulting
• Leverage facilitation skills to lead sessions with senior executives, fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making.
• Actively develop client relationships at all levels
• Work independently or lead a team to design and develop solutions
• Provide meaningful feedback and coaching of other team members to successfully overcome technological challenges

Requirements 

• 5+ years consulting experience to include Product Ownership, Business Analysis, and data platform involvement. 
• Product Ownership / Business Analysis
• Demonstrated success in Agile Product Ownership, with a track record of delivering value-driven product outcomes, including backlog management, prioritization, and stakeholder communication.
• Strong business analysis skills, with the ability to perform requirements gathering, process mapping, and data analysis.
• Exceptional meeting facilitation skills and the ability to engage and influence senior-level stakeholders.
• Ability to run workshops with business stakeholders leveraging methodologies such as Design Thinking.
• Solid understanding of Data Lakehouse and Data Warehouse architectures, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Data Governance
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate data governance initiatives into business value.
• Hands-on experience with the implementation of data catalogs (Microsoft Purview) and MDM (Profisee) solutions, preferably in diverse industry settings.
• Proven experience in implementing Data Governance programs to include CoE’s, role definition, policy development, and overall process review and creation.
• General Consulting
• Strong presentation, written and verbal communication, and facilitation skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently or as part of a project team.
• Eagerness to contribute to a team-oriented environment
• Passionate about learning new technologies
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Additional required Experience: 

• Proficiency with Profisee, Microsoft Purview, or other data governance related tools

3Cloud Total Rewards Highlights Include:  

• Flexible work location with a virtual first approach to work! 
• 401(K) with match up to 50% of your 6% contributions of eligible pay 
• Generous PTO providing a minimum of 15 days in addition to 9 paid company holidays and 3 floating personal days  
• Three medical plan options to allow you the choice to elect what works best for you! 
• Option for vision and dental coverage 
• 100% employer premium coverage for STD and LTD 
• Paid leave for birth parents and non-birth parents 
• Option for FSA, HSA, HRA and Dependent Care 
• $67.00 monthly tech and home office allowance
• Utilization and/or discretionary bonus eligibility based on role 
• Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with everyday challenges 

3Cloud offers competitive compensation. In addition to base pay employees are eligible to receive an annual discretionary/utilization bonus. If you are hired at 3Cloud your final base salary is based on factors such as skills, education, experience and/or geographic location. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above includes the full base salary range for the role. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At 3Cloud we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

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