Team Sparq is committed to creating high-quality tech careers while helping clients accelerate their digital transformation journey. We are committed to being an inclusive workplace, maintaining a culture of equitable, diverse employment and advancement company-wide.

This opportunity will be in a hybrid work environment on our client site

C2C is not available

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Why you will enjoy Mondays again:

• Opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues in a fun, creative environment
• Progressive career journey and opportunity for advancement
• Continuous development through training, mentorship and certification programs
• Exposure to modern technologies across various industries in an agile environment
• Hybrid work environment on client site
• Competitive salary + bonus opportunities
• Robust benefits package, matching 401(k) plan, and substantial PTO
• Tuition reimbursement

A Day in the Life:

• Data Governance Roadmapping
• • Translate the corporate data governance strategy into a clear project vision, detailed roadmap, and communicated priorities—aligning with enterprise architecture, compliance, and business objectives.
  • Monitor progress against governance KPIs and objectives, and report status to stakeholders.
• Policy & Process Development
• • Design, document, and roll out data governance policies, standards, and procedures for key applications and platforms.
  • Define data classification schemes, ownership models, and lifecycle management practices that meet regulatory and industry requirements.
• Data Quality Oversight
• • Establish data quality metrics and monitoring mechanisms; identify integrity concerns early in the system build.
  • Partner with product owners to pinpoint root causes of data issues and drive corrective initiatives.
• Program & Change Management
• • Lead cross-functional teams through governance initiatives, managing scope, schedule, risks, and interdependencies across multiple workstreams.
  • Facilitate regular governance meetings and workshops to drive user adoption, deliver training materials, and foster data literacy.
• Governance Reporting & Audits
• • Implement oversight mechanisms—regular reviews, audits, and dashboards—to assess policy compliance and control effectiveness.
  • Prepare executive-level reports on governance metrics, audit findings, and improvement opportunities.
• Metadata Management
• • Capture and maintain metadata—lineage, definitions, and dependencies—through data dictionaries, glossaries, and catalog tools.
  • Promote metadata standards and best practices across teams to ensure discoverability and consistency.

What it takes:

• 10+ years in data governance, enterprise data management, or information architecture.
• 5+ years in program or project management, leading cross-functional initiatives in large, matrixed environments.
• Hands-on with enterprise specification management or PLM platforms.
• Experience with Smartsheets and data governance tools (e.g. Collibra).
• Familiarity with Jira and Confluence is a plus.
• Ability to define governance vision, translate strategy into actionable roadmaps, and track against KPIs.
• Strong data-driven decision-making, with experience in metrics development and performance reporting.
• Skilled at building consensus among diverse stakeholders and driving change management.
• Excellent facilitation, training, and presentation abilities for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated track record in policy development, quality assurance, and continuous-improvement practices.
• Meticulous attention to detail with a proactive approach to identifying risks and root-cause analysis.
• Comfortable navigating complexity in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Creative problem-solver who champions best practices and challenges the status quo for project success.

Salary:

We consider a variety of factors when making compensation decisions. We share this to ensure transparency and set expectations for those considering opportunities with us.

• The beginning salary range for this role is $115,00 - $135,000

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Sparq is proud to offer equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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