Data Governance & strategy

Recruited to develop an HRIT governance strategy and forum to monitor, manage, and resolve ongoing business requirements toward a single project PMO structure to help determine data priorities for IT.

 
 

The Solution

Collaborated across VP stakeholders to determine governance strategy, identify stakeholders, and manage governance efforts through PMO structure.

Led data change management efforts, including communications and training in PMO practices and data governance policies.

Developed immediate, near/long-term goals and roadmaps to implement the data governance program for the HRIT division under the guidance of the VP HR and VP of IT as primary executive sponsors.

THE CHALLENGE

A need to increase program management mindset and skillset across business stakeholders and within HRIT.

A need to develop an effective operational mechanism for ideas and escalations to executive leadership—keep business nimble and adaptive to market changes.

 
 

Skills Required

  • 15+ years in multiple data management roles

  • MA in Applied Behavioral Science

  • PMP & Prosci change management certifications

My Role

  • Program & Change Lead

  • Thought Leadership

  • Facilitation & Operational Excellence

 
 

leader outcomes

  • Strong partner to executive sponsorship and senior leadership in determining strategic goals and ongoing vision for governance as a key factor in driving data-forward culture from the business perspective.

  • Laisoned between multiple business units, IT, Operations, Finance, and data teams, ensuring data management processes were relevant and utilized.

  • Defined roles and responsibilities related to data governance and ensured clear accountability for the stewardship of information asset.

business outcomes

  • Designed and managed data governance framework and roadmap to mature analytical capabilities, improve data quality, and increase data protection.

  • Developed strong stewardship roles to increase collaboration between multiple business units and horizontal functions in developing a shared data strategy.

  • Developed governance artifacts: a regional operating model for ongoing business reviews, ongoing change management processes, and governance policies.

 

How can I help?

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