Details Department: Data Delivery GovernanceSchedule: Full Time Monday - Friday 8-5pm CTLocation: Remote
Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

 

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

The Data Governance Specialist understands and makes connections between technical systems and business processes and concepts, and assists with importing and connecting metadata assets in the Data Governance platform. This position is in the Data Governance group within Ascension Data Delivery and Governance. 

This individual will work closely with the data governance team that supports Ascension’s ERP transformation initiatives and projects.  They will work to understand the business interests and usage of data within each applicable data domain and work with the data governance team to establish a robust metadata repository that illustrates the connections between data in the ERP system and the business processes and concepts.  The four groups that are established for the ERP initiative will support Human Resources (HR), Finance, Supply Chain Management (SCM), and Workforce Management (WFM).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

 

Works with customers to clarify and plan for their current and future technology needs.Executes on the established data governance framework with limited directionDetermines business use cases and understands how data is used within assigned project(s)Identifies and defines critical data elements and business terms, linking them together in the data governance platform (Collibra)Identifies and recommends code value sets and aligns them with Ascension standardsWorks to implement stewardship approval process for assigned project(s) and translates business needs into workflow diagrams for implementation in the data governance platform (Collibra)Performs gap analysis of physical systems of relevant domain or subdomain data, and defines data mapping when necessaryUnderstands high-level data processes and down-stream impacts of changes to those processesCoordinates and participates in regularly scheduled and ad hoc Data Steward meetings, forums, work groups, and educational sessionsParticipates in training and meetings to facilitate the sharing of data across functional areas and understanding of stewardship best practicesCollaborates with the Data Quality team and other teams to manage and resolve identified data quality issuesCreates and manages visual workflows for their assigned projects, in accordance with the governance frameworkWrite clear and well-structured business requirements and documentationCommunicate and validate requirements with relevant stakeholders
Solves moderately complex data governance problems creatively and within the frameworkWorks with stakeholders to define metrics that are impactful for the businessMaintains close working relationships with both internal and external data providers and partners

 

SKILLS:

 

Have clear understanding of the relevant functional area(s), the data being managed, and its implications downstream to other systems, processes, and applicationsKnowledge of the standard business rules for the relevant functional area(s)Utilization of data as a key capability in current roleProficient in basic data concepts (management, modeling, curation/wrangling)Highly organized, self-motivated, and proactive (takes initiative)Ability to analyze complex processes into sub-processesExcellent oral, verbal and written communication skillsStrong meeting facilitation skills as well as presentation skillsCommunicate effectively with diverse people at various organization levels with right level of detail and cultural sensitivityPreferred software experience

Collibra (or similar Data Governance software)Oracle (or similar ERP software)Symedical (or similar Reference Data Management software)SQL

 

Flexible and open to new ideas with the ability to understand things from corporate, regional and local perspective while maintaining customer focus. Proven ability to work in an ambiguous environment; self-motivated to work in an independent and collaborative mode. Ability to build strong relationships with peers and leaders by building trust and credibility; strong collaboration skills. Active listening skills to understand business needs and steer the business team to make decisions that have enterprise-wide impact. Effectively influence a team of individuals without reporting authority to achieve goals and meet deadlines

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Healthcare, Science, or Technology related major, or other related major, or equivalent work experience preferredExperience working in a healthcare environment preferredExperience working in Data Governance preferredGeneral knowledge of healthcare operations, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) data management, the interrelationship of systems, and how technology enables business processes preferredBasic knowledge of backend database configuration and processesProficient to advanced Google Suite skills (Docs, Sheets, Slides)

Requirements

Education:

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

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