Senior Analyst, Data Governance, Policy & Practices

Data Governance & Policy Management - Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Enterprise Data Governance Framework. - Develop, maintain, and socialize data governance policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines. - Support governance operating models, including Data Owner, Data Steward, and Data Custodian roles and responsibilities. - Facilitate governance forums, working groups, and stakeholder meetings to drive decision-making and accountability. - Monitor governance adoption and recommend process improvements to increase effectiveness and maturity. Microsoft Purview Administration & Metadata Management - Serve as the primary administrator and champion for Microsoft Purview. - Configure and maintain Microsoft Purview assets, including the Data Catalog, Business Glossary, Data Map, classifications, and lineage. - Partner with business stakeholders and Data Stewards to establish and maintain business terms, data definitions, ownership, and metadata standards. - Promote data discoverability, transparency, and trust through effective use of Microsoft Purview. - Support onboarding of new data sources and ensure metadata is captured and maintained appropriately. Data Quality & Stewardship - Partner with Data Stewards and Subject Matter Experts to identify critical data elements and data quality requirements. - Support the development of data quality rules, controls, monitoring, and remediation processes. - Assist in identifying, tracking, and resolving data quality and governance issues. - Promote stewardship accountability and adoption of governance best practices across business areas. Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management - Build strong relationships with business and technology stakeholders to drive governance adoption. - Deliver training, awareness sessions, and guidance on governance processes and Microsoft Purview capabilities. - Act as a trusted advisor on data governance, metadata management, stewardship, and data quality best practices. - Support organizational change management activities related to governance initiatives. Governance Reporting & Continuous Improvement - Track and report on governance KPIs, metadata completeness, stewardship participation, and data quality metrics. - Support audit, compliance, privacy, and risk management activities as they relate to data governance. - Identify opportunities to improve governance processes, controls, and Microsoft Purview adoption.