Senior Principal, Data Governance
Senior Principal, Data Governance
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Job Description
General Summary:
Vertex is in an exciting time of growth and innovation and technology and data are valued as strategic assets. The Data & Software Engineering team in the Data Technology and Engineering (DTE) organization is seeking an experienced technology lead to contribute to maintain and implement the standards platforms and applications that enable data governance (DG) across the enterprise.
As the Senior Principal Data Governance you will report to the Director Data Governance and be responsible for building and managing DG technology platforms and strategy including data catalog data marketplace metadata management and integrations that support Vertexs data strategy.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Own and maintain the DG platforms currently in place at Vertex and manage the platform strategy and roadmaps aligned to business needs. (Catalog Marketplace Integrations Workflows)
- Define platform architecture and strategy for metadata integration with data sources (lakes warehouses MDM services) and analytics environments (BI reporting AI/ML) including lineage.
- Develop and execute DG capability and technology roadmaps focused on delivering for Vertex business priorities across new DG demands.
- Collaborate with technology portfolio managers business engagement leads governance leads and business users to identify and collect DG technology and platform requirements.
- Implement support and maintain the technology platforms and software solutions to support DG needs across multiple domains.
- Establish standards best practices and policies for metadata management data cataloging and data marketplace enablement that are optimized to reduce manual curation.
- Provide training documentation and change management to drive adoption of DG tools across business units.
- Ensure that DG capabilities stay ahead of new technical (i.e. AI) or regulatory demands.
- Manage the technology teams running DG technology and platforms.
- Work closely with DTE Compliance Data Privacy Data Security and Quality Assurance groups to ensure compliance with all appropriate regulations as well as our DTE system lifecycle and change management requirements.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Proven full stack engineering experience (Java Python JavaScript/TypeScript React/Angular Node) developing data governance integrations and solutions.
- Proven expertise in Collibra Data Intelligence Platform (integration APIs workflows).
- Experience building a data consumer focused data marketplace.
- Strong background in data governance and metadata management practices.
- Strong knowledge of modern technologies like cloud computing cybersecurity data services and data platforms like AWS Snowflake and Databricks.
- Proficiency in RESTful API design microservices and containerization (Docker Kubernetes).
- Excellent analysis problem-solving communication and leadership skills.
- Strong written/oral communication and presentation skills.
- Prior experience running IT managed services or outsourced/offshore teams.
- Familiarity with data privacy compliance and regulatory requirements (GxPGDPRSOX)
- Strong agile tool (Jira BitBucket and Confluence) skillset.
- Superior MS Office skills including MS Project & Visio Excel and PowerPoint Experience.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree required (preferably in technology discipline).
- 5 years experience in full stack development and Data Governance platforms preferably in the life sciences and/or other highly regulated industry
Pay Range:
$164300 - $246400Disclosure Statement:
The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors including skills competencies experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
At Vertex our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career financial family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter) educational assistance programs including student loan repayment a generous commuting subsidy matching charitable donations 401(k) and so much more.
Flex Designation:
Remote-EligibleFlex Eligibility Status:
In this Remote-Eligible role you can choose to be designated as:
1. Remote: work remotely five days per week and come into the office on occasion youre always welcome on-site; or select
2. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
3. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.
Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertexs Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a persons race color sex gender identity or expression age religion national origin ancestry ethnicity disability veteran status genetic information sexual orientation marital status or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities in accordance with applicable law.
Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager or contact Talent Acquisition at
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
