Data Governance Technical Lead

Practice - AIA - Artificial Intelligence and Analytics

About AI & Analytics: Artificial intelligence (AI) and the data it collects and analyzes will soon sit at the core of all intelligent, human-centric businesses. By decoding customer needs, preferences, and behaviors, our clients can understand exactly what services, products, and experiences their consumers need. Within AI & Analytics, we work to design the future—a future in which trial-and-error business decisions have been replaced by informed choices and data-supported strategies!By applying AI and data science, we help leading companies to prototype, refine, validate, and scale their AI and analytics products and delivery models! Cognizant’s AIA practice takes insights that are buried in data and provide businesses with a clear way to transform how they source, interpret, and consume their information. Our clients need flexible data structures and a streamlined data architecture that quickly turns data resources into informative, meaningful intelligence.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Techno-Functional Consultant :

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Techno-Functional Consultant in Data Governance to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of both the technical and functional aspects of data governance and will be responsible for ensuring that data governance initiatives align with business objectives. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and project management skills to implement and maintain data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Governance Implementation:
• Design, implement, and maintain data governance frameworks, including data policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish data ownership, stewardship, and accountability.
• Technical Expertise:
• Provide technical leadership in the integration of data governance tools and platforms with existing systems and data architecture.
• Assist in the configuration, customization, and deployment of data governance software.
• Support data quality initiatives by implementing data profiling, cleansing, and monitoring processes.
• Functional Analysis:
• Conduct detailed business requirements analysis to identify data governance needs and objectives.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications for data governance solutions.
• Work with business users to ensure data governance processes are well-understood and adhered to.
• Project Management:
• Lead and manage data governance projects, including timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation.
• Ensure that projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project progress and any issues encountered.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Serve as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure alignment on data governance initiatives.
• Conduct workshops and training sessions to educate stakeholders on data governance principles and practices.
• Compliance:
• Ensure that data governance practices comply with relevant regulations, such as GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection laws.
  

Salary and Other Compensation: Applications will be accepted until Oct 13th 2024. The annual salary for this position is between $ 137K-160K+ depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and is subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:Medical/Dental/Vision/Life InsurancePaid holidays plus Paid Time Off401(k) plan and contributionsLong-term/Short-term DisabilityPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Stock Purchase PlanDisclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.