Experienced Team Lead, IT Data Governance and Data Management Professional – Career Development and Growth Opportunities at blithequark

Introduction to blithequark

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your downtime? Join our blithequark family, and you’ll venture to the far corners of the planet, develop your skills, and become the best version of yourself. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll handle challenges with flexibility and elegance, mastering new skills and propelling your career while having a great time. Feel free to advance both your personal and work life and jump start your career with us!

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Team Lead, IT Data Governance to join our team at blithequark. As a key member of our data management team, you will directly impact blithequark’s data culture. The company’s training, understanding, and effective utilization of data through Data Management statutes depend firmly on our team’s shoulders, and you are a vital part of the team. This position focuses on one or more of the following Data Management Capabilities: Data Education, Data Stewardship, Data Quality, Metadata Management, Master Data Management, Data as an Asset, and Protection and Compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the creation, maintenance, and rollout of blithequark’s Data Management Capabilities
• Responsible for the Capability’s workflows, standards, processes, policies, and guidelines expected to make it a reality
• Be an essential part of the Data Management Program Management from a Data Quality capacity side
• Collaborate across the organization to enable Data Management and data quality guidelines
• Work with our Data Management Leadership Board to define and monitor key Metrics and KPIs for each Capability
• Research, review, recommend, and rollout new software
• Collaborate with the Data Management Platform team(s) to automate Capability processes
• Act as the Product Owner for Capability Products
• Be the Capability’s representative and the primary advocate

Qualifications and Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5 years of Data Analysis and/or Data Management experience
• Experience implementing one or more Data Management Capabilities in an organization
• Experience creating and following metrics to determine adoption/progress of data management capabilities
• Experience working with Business Intelligence products, Data Lakes, and Data Warehouses
• Experience working with sensitive data (e.g., PII, SPII, PHI) and relevant regulatory approaches that govern such data (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
• Experience handling Data Quality and Observability tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Change management experience identifying downstream data impacts for regulatory requirements and reporting
• Experience automating data management processes/workflows using market-leading data management products
• Detailed experience delivering data management artifacts, such as data dictionaries, metadata, lineage, data development controls, and data element-level data quality controls
• Experience as a Data Steward (acting as a data expert, analyzing, and researching data access, acting as a product owner for a data product, data space, etc.)
• Experience working in Agile and DevOps structures
• Airline, Aviation, Travel, or Hospitality experience

Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate will have:

• Working knowledge of SQL
• Solid understanding of Data and Analytics concepts
• Data Management certifications: CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional), DGSP (Data Governance and Stewardship Professional)
• Ability to bridge the communication gap by translating technical management concepts to the Business
• Ability to be flexible in an evolving work model and able to pivot quickly on areas of focus
• Ability to manage projects and teams from idea generation through execution

Career Growth and Development

At blithequark, we offer a range of career growth and development opportunities to help you achieve your goals. You will have access to training and development programs, mentorship, and opportunities to work on exciting projects and initiatives. Our goal is to help you become the best version of yourself and achieve your full potential.

Work Environment and Company Culture

At blithequark, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we strive to create a work environment that is inclusive, supportive, and empowering. Our company culture is built on a foundation of respect, trust, and open communication. We encourage our employees to be themselves, share their ideas, and collaborate with their colleagues to achieve great things.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Travel benefits: Explore the world with our travel perks
• Health benefits: Access to comprehensive health, dental, prescription, and vision benefits
• Wellness programs: Take advantage of our wellness programs, including virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts, and more
• 401(k) program: Accessible upon enrollment, with employer contributions available after one year
• Additional benefits: Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance, discounts on hotels, cars, cruises, and more

Conclusion

If you are a motivated and experienced data management professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at blithequark. Join our team and become a part of a dynamic and inclusive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career with blithequark!