Director, Data Catalog & Data Quality

American Dental Association
life insurance, flexible benefit account, parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Chicago
211 East Chicago Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 26, 2025
Description Who We Are: It all starts with purpose. We are a purpose-driven nonprofit with a dynamic staff culture. With a meaningful purpose, motivated staff, and excellent benefits, working here will definitely have you smiling! The ADA's headquarters is located just steps from Chicago's Magnificent Mile and close to public transportation. With more than 400 colleagues, the ADA Staff are some of the most talented people in the Chicago, Washington D.C., and Maryland area. We were named a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune in 2019 and 2021! Come join our team! Job Responsibilities: The Director, Data Catalog & Data Quality will be responsible for developing and leading the enterprise-wide strategy for data catalog and data quality, ensuring the organization has the necessary processes, governance, and tools to manage its data assets effectively. This role will require high level strategic thinking combined with deep technical expertise to lead end-to-end implementations, engage cross-functional business and technology teams, and drive measurable return on investment (ROI) from data governance initiatives. The Director will guide and mentor a team responsible for supporting the implementation of required processes and governance, and execution of suitable tools, ensuring seamless integration across the organization. Must Have: Bachelor's degree, preferably in Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field Minimum 10 years experience developing strategy and leading the end-to-end implementation of data catalog and data quality tools; or 14 years in lieu of degree Proven experience with demonstrating ROI from data governance and data quality initiatives Strong knowledge of data management, metadata, and governance framework Excellent leadership skills Understanding of concepts such as data ontologies, knowledge graphs, and software as a service Knowledge of data governance principles, data catalog tools, and data quality frameworks Excellent facilitation skills, with experience working across business and technology teams Project management experience leading large-scale technology initiatives Understanding of concepts such as data ontologies, knowledge graphs, and software as a service Ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and influence stakeholders Strategic thinker with a focus on delivering measurable business value Familiarity with industry-leading data governance and data quality tools Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) Occasional evening/weekend work; travel to ADA in Chicago is required occasionally Nice to Have: Knowledge of Non-Invasive Data Governance Certifications related to data catalog and data quality tools Experience managing projects using Agile or a similar methodology Experience with Salesforce Experience with Data Bricks, Snowflake, RedShift or other data warehouse platforms Master's in Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field Just a few of the benefits offered to employees: Promotes Work/Life Balance Hybrid Work Schedule (2-3 days from home) Health insurance/ dental reimbursement plan Ample Paid time off 401(k) Pension Flexible Spending Account Life insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid Parental Leave Pet Insurance Student Loan Refinance 2 days off to work at a charity event of your choice The ADA values a variety of backgrounds and experiences and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified job candidates. The ADA is an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in open positions without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, sexual preference or any other characteristic. The American Dental Association is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at recruiting@ada.org Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. 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