Data Governance Lead (Alation)

Job Description

Looking for Fulltime, Consulting or Freelance Experts with Alation Experience Note: Looking for Immediate Joiners only Summarized Purpose: We are seeking an exceptionally skilled and motivated Solution Architect/Data Governance Lead who can play a pivotal role in the realm of data analytics and business intelligence, driving impactful solutions that empower organizations to harness the full potential of data and enabling to make informed decisions that can help to achieve the business objectives and foster a data-driven culture. Essential Functions: Design and architect end-to-end data governance solutions, focusing on the implementation of the Alation tool, to meet the organization's data governance objectives and requirements. Collaborate with business stakeholders, data stewards, and IT teams to understand data governance needs and translate them into technical requirements, leveraging the capabilities of the Alation tool. Develop data governance strategies, policies, and standards that align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements, leveraging the Alation tool's features and functionalities. Implement and configure the Alation tool to support data governance initiatives, including data cataloging, data lineage, data quality monitoring, and metadata management. Define and implement data governance workflows and processes within the Alation tool, ensuring efficient data governance operations across the organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate the Alation tool with existing data systems and infrastructure, ensuring seamless data governance processes. Conduct data profiling, data quality assessments, and data lineage analysis using the Alation tool to identify data issues and develop remediation strategies. Provide guidance and support to business stakeholders, data stewards, and data owners on the effective use of the Alation tool for data governance activities. Stay updated on the latest trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data governance and the Alation tool, and proactively recommend enhancements and improvements. Collaborate with IT teams to ensure the successful implementation, maintenance, and scalability of the Alation tool, including upgrades, patches, and configurations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred. Must have minimum 15 years experience in IT who has min 3 years experience in Alation and min 10+ years experience in SQL, EDW or any Data Engineering/Data Science capabilities. Proven experience as a Data Governance Solution Architect, Data Architect, or similar role, with hands-on experience implementing data governance solutions using the Alation tool (Must Have) Strong expertise in designing and implementing end-to-end data governance frameworks and solutions, leveraging the Alation tool (Must Have) In-depth knowledge of data governance principles, data management best practices, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). Proficiency in configuring and customizing the Alation tool, including data cataloging, data lineage, data quality, and metadata management features. (Must Have) Experience in data profiling, data quality assessment, and data lineage analysis using the Alation tool or similar data governance platforms. (Must Have) Familiarity with data integration, data modeling, and data architecture concepts. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a keen attention to detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders. Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. Professional certifications in data governance, such as CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional), DAMA-CDMP (Data Management Association Certified Data Management Professional) , or similar certifications, are a plus. (Nice to Have) Good Understanding of Master Data Management, Data Integration and SQL Skills Exposure to dimensional data modeling, Data Vault Modeling, ETL, ELT and data warehousing methodologies. Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally with a wide range of audiences and maintain interpersonal relationships. Ability to work within time constraints and manage multiple tasks against critical deadlines. Ability to perform problem solving and apply critical thinking, deductive reasoning, and inductive reasoning to identify solutions. Certifications from Alation are desired (Must Have )