Job Description

Role Purpose

To establish and maintain the enterprise-wide data strategy in the organization. This includes refreshing the data strategy mandate and developing and executing the roadmap. This role also plays a key role in spreading awareness related to data initiatives, and trends and developing and conducting training for upskilling in data management, data governance, and related areas

Key Accountability Areas

Key Activities

Data Strategy and Planning

• Support in developing and maintaining a data strategy that aligns with the SANS objectives and long-term goals
• Assist in defining the vision, goals, and roadmap for data management and governance initiatives
• Co-ordinate with PMO to track project progress and performance management by value tracking
• Support with the development and monitoring of the department’s business plan, strategic objectives, and KPIs.
• Support with managing and continuously monitor the Data Management and Governance budget by tracking and reviewing the actual spending against plan
• Assist in planning, developing and conducting training related to data management, and data governance by coordinating with HR
• Support with promoting a data-driven culture by planning change management and data-related training and awareness in SANS
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to data strategy to measure the effectiveness of the data-related initiative
• Manage change associated with data initiatives, ensuring that changes are communicated effectively and adopted by stakeholders
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of data strategy, plans, and associated processes

Demand Management

• Coordinate with vendors and external partners, ensuring they deliver required components/services on time and within scope
• Manage relationships with external and internal stakeholders, ensuring their data and analytics needs are fulfilled
• Laison with different SANS stakeholders on data management and governance strategy, initiatives, plans,
• Promote effective collaboration and communication with internal team members and maintain cross-departmental alignment to ensure synergy and coherence.

Policies, Processes and Procedures

• Conduct day-to-day activities while ensuring compliance to policies and procedures
• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes considering leading practices, changes in the business environment, cost reduction, and productivity improvement

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data strategy, data planning, data governance, or a related role
• Strong knowledge of data management principles, best practices, and regulatory requirements

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Data Management, Information Technology, Business Administration)
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CDMP) are a plus