We are looking for a Director of Data Protection and Governance HYBRID (Min 5 yrs exp) (Webcam or in-person interviews ONLY)
POSITION DESCRIPTION
DIRECT CLIENT Position
Number of positions: 1
Length: 12 Months +
Work Address: HYBRID / 1111 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219
Immediate interviews Webcam or in-person interviews ONLY
Please note that this position is HYBRID. Please see below for details.
ON-SITE (4 days/week) WITH REMOTE FLEXIBILITY (1 days). LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY!
Director of Data Protection and Governance
4 DAYS IN-OFFICE, 1 DAY REMOTE, LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY!
We are currently seeking a Director to spearhead our Data Protection and Governance Program. The Director of Data Protection and Governance will report to the Deputy Chief Data Officer within the Office of Data Governance and Analytics. We are a fast-growing and focused on providing expert insight into data analytics and risk, developing team members, and effective oversight of data analytics, data security and technology risk. This is a team where you can work with great team members across the Cybersecurity, Risk Management, and Technology organizations. You will be challenged to excel with exciting and challenging opportunities daily. There is transparency and great support from management to allow team members to be effective, grow their careers and meet client goals. Hard work and initiative are rewarded and recognized by management and colleagues alike, which promotes a culture of respect and value across the organization.
Technical Job Responsibilities
Develop, implement and communicate a comprehensive enterprise-wide Data Protection & Governance program that aligns with client values and culture, is applicable to client business, and scalable to account for business growth and changes to regulatory requirements across both on premises and cloud environments.
Drive collaboration among diverse teams to develop and implement data protection controls appropriate to the business processes.
Manage and/or liaison with teams developing and implementing data inventory, protection, and other governance solutions and capabilities that are clearly aligned to client goals, technology and business drivers.
Lead evaluation of new solutions and services, providing a business case and recommendations on new Data Protection solutions and technologies.
Facilitate the identification, classification, and assignment of roles and responsibilities for data management to include Data Owners and Data Stewards across all departments, and coordinate data engineering and operation roles.
Manage the processes and implementation of the full data lifecycle to include data inventory, classification, protection, retention, and destruction requirements.
Collaborate with various stakeholders, business product and data teams providing advice on new projects and product features, and implementation of proposed solutions and best practices.
Stay abreast of changing regulatory landscape and ensure compliance with applicable regulations related to data protection.
Candidates must have ALL the "Required" skills in order to be considered for the position.
Skill Matrix
Experience with Business workflow processes | Required / Desired | Amount | of Experience |
Experience managing projects related to defining and assessing of Data Protection strategy, architecture and practices, and technology implementation | Required | 5 | Years |
Experience leading technology, cybersecurity, privacy, data protection, governance and/or IT compliance teams | Required | 5 | Years |
Understanding of the components of comprehensive Data Protection & Governance program | Required | 5 | Years |
Understanding of Data Protection technology capabilities: data discovery, data labeling, data inventory, CASB, Microsoft AIP, information rights mgmt. | Required | 5 | Years |
Practical experience implementing data protection and governance programs and policies | Required | 5 | Years |
Familiarity with implementing technical controls required to meet privacy and data protection requirements | Required | 5 | Years |