Data Governance Specialist

Overview : HarperCollins Publishers is seeking an experienced Data Governance Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the implementation and maintenance of our organization’s data governance framework. The ideal candidate should possess a solid understanding of data governance principles, data quality, and data management principles and be able to develop and implement data governance solutions that meet the organization’s needs. The incumbent will work closely with business stakeholders, data owners, application owners, and data custodians to develop and implement data management processes and standards and be able to effectively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities Works with data owners and custodians to develop and implement data governance processes, standards, and procedures. Performs analysis to gain subject matter expertise for various data domains to document current data flows, identify data silos, data duplications, and inconsistencies, and recommend solutions for resolution. Leads the data governance committee(s) of various domains to align data definitions and maintain common schemas. Collaborates with data owners and other cross-functional teams to document data inventory, definitions, and data mappings for integrations and data quality rules. Works with various technology groups to implement governance solutions and standards, controls, and validations in various source applications. Develops and maintains data quality standards and metrics. Monitors and ensures compliance with data governance policies and procedures. Provides training and support to stakeholders on data governance policies and procedures. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field Minimum of 3 years of experience in data governance, business analysis, or related data field Strong understanding of data modeling and database design with the ability to write and run complex SQL queries Knowledge of metadata management tools and data catalogs for implementing governance policies and tracking data lineage, data ownership, and documenting glossary and definitions Understanding data integration and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) tools for ensuring data consistency and integrity across different systems and applications Familiarity with relevant technologies such as SQL Server, Big Query, Azure Synapse, Power BI among others Experience in project management, business analysis, or a related field Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Candidates commutable to the New York office will also be considered for the role What’s In It For You? The opportunity to be part of a company on the leading edge of publishing, working with an award winning, talented team and exceptional books Summer Hours from late May to early September Remote work, flexible start/stop times Paid time off days and vacation allotment, starting at three weeks (prorated based on start date) Flexible benefit plans to fit your needs and pension matching Various virtual social activities to keep you connected – we love trivia Virtual author events and access to discounted books Working with passionate people About HarperCollins Canada and Harlequin Harlequin  is a leading publisher of commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction. We publish more than 100 titles a month that reach audiences globally. Encompassing highly recognizable imprints that span a broad number of genres, we are home to many award-winning New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling authors. Harlequin is a division of  HarperCollins Publishers , the second-largest consumer book publisher in the world. Through HarperCollins’s global publishing program, Harlequin titles are published in 17 countries and 16 languages. Known worldwide for the quality of its list, HarperCollins Canada is the proud home of many bestselling and award-winning authors, including Esi Edugyan, Heather O’Neill, and Lawrence Hill. It is our vision to publish the best books of our generation and to work with authors over the length and breadth of their careers. Our authors are at the centre of everything we do. In addition to the Canadian publishing program, HarperCollins Canada is responsible for the sales, marketing, and publicity of HarperCollins titles from around the globe. HarperCollins Canada and Harlequin are  Equal Opportunity Employers  committed to equal employment opportunities. Employment decisions are based on job requirements and the skills, knowledge, and experience of the candidate, regardless of any other factors unrelated to job performance. We are also committed to ensuring that the  accessibility  needs of candidates and employees are considered and accommodated during the recruitment process.