Sr Data Governance Analyst, MDM

Overview

Why GMF Technology?

GM Financial is set to change the auto finance industry and is leading the path of embarking on tech modernization - we have a startup mindset, and preserve our small company culture, in a public company environment with financial stability and intense growth over a decade-long history. We are data junkies and trust in data and insights to advance our business objectives.

We take our goal of zero emission, zero collision, zero congestion, and zero friction very seriously. We believe as the auto finance market leader we are in the driver's seat to lead us in the GM EV mission to change the world.

We are building global platforms, LATAM, Europe, China - and we are looking to grow our high-performing team. GMF is comprised of over 10,000 team members globally. Join our fintech culture within a Blue-Chip company where we are changing the way we use technology to support our customers and business.

Responsibilities

The Sr. Data Governance Analyst leads the definition and delivery of data-related products that provide strategic capabilities and value to the enterprise. They partner with business and technical stakeholders to identify critical needs and develop delivery plans to address them. This role is expected to understand, support, and socialize the GMF Data Governance and Enablement strategy and align products with overall strategic priorities. They are empowered to define innovative solutions to organizational data governance challenges and manage their delivery.

What makes an ideal candidate?

• Lead the definition of the Master Data Management (MDM) product, including developing the vision, strategy, development plan, and roadmap

• Proactively collaborate with key stakeholders to identify goals, current needs, functional gaps, and opportunities to enhance current processes to bring value to MDM product users

• Regularly meet with stakeholders to gather new requirements, plan releases, review increments, and provide transparency into development progress

• Build and manage the MDM product backlog

• Work with the engineering team to translate product requirements into technical requirements and manage the MDM product engineering backlog

• Take responsibility for adherence to product schedules and roadmap

• Measure product performance and ensure accountability for delivering business value and results

• Assist in the development of GMF Data Governance and Enablement strategy

• Identify new opportunities to enhance the value of the organization's data

• Work closely with Data Governance and Enablement peers to ensure alignment with policies, stewardship and literacy activities, and engineering efforts

• Collaborate with domain data leaders to address data issues and leverage opportunities, ensuring data governance frameworks are in line with enterprise goals and regulatory standards

• Recommend and develop data governance policies and standards organization-wide

• Assist in the development and delivery of data literacy education for the GMF enterprise

• Apply agile values and principles, and help drive the team and organization to higher levels of agile maturity

• Facilitate various Scrum and/or Kanban activities such as: Daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives

• Working closely with the Data Governance and Enablement Program Management team to ensure product capabilities meet operations and stewardship needs

• Extensive knowledge of data management and data governance principles, implementations, and latest industry trends

• Knowledge of Master Data Management concepts, methodologies, and best practices

• Experience leading data-related product development or product management initiatives

• Experience collaborating with multiple business stakeholders, including actively engaging and aligning with enterprise senior leadership to drive data governance initiatives and strategies in line with the overall organizational goals

• Demonstrated experience working within Agile frameworks including Kanban or Scrum

• Working knowledge of various data storage services, including relational databases, content management repositories, shared file systems, etc

• Working knowledge of various data and metadata repository types and tools, including metadata, CMDB, business glossary, data catalog, etc (Informatica CDGC or Atlan is a plus)

• Exposure to cloud data platforms such as Azure or AWS

• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills

• Ability to manage business and technical relationships, and ensure effective communication between them

• Ability to interpret technical documentation and models, including software and database specifications

• Ability to lead meetings with various stakeholders and SMEs, promote vision, build consensus and guide to decisions

• Ability to elicit requirements from stakeholders, design high-level solutions to address business or technical issues, and guide implementation to completion

• Ability to and train others on the use of technology solutions

Qualifications

Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work experience required

• 5-7 years of experience in a technical or analytical role required

• 2-4 years of experience in a formal Data Governance role required

• 2-4 years of experience in an organizational leadership role preferred

What We Offer: Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays.

Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture - an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work - we thrive.

Compensation: Competitive pay and bonus eligibility

Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 2-days a week in office

Note:Please note we are not able to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship for this position.

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