At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference.
The Data Governance & Operations Lead drives and ensures the reliability and accuracy of our Field Data sources, and establishes data stewardship, governance standards and executes on these. This individual contributor will report directly to the VP of Engineering, Field Practice Management Engineering (FPME).
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Implement and operationalize Core Data Analytics (CDA) data governance framework and compliance across all FPME.
- Collaborate with stakeholders (i.e. CDA, Data Architects, Data Engineering teams) to ensure adoption and enforce the governance framework.
- Establish an FPME data operations council, including Northwestern Mutual Tech, CDA, Architecture, and other teams for alignment and compliance across all teams, and promote governance and stewardship awareness.
- Collaborate with FPME leadership to develop a data analytics strategy focused on field growth and overall needs.
- Establish and maintain data governance metrics for compliance and quality tracking.
- Promote a culture of data governance through training and workshops.
- Monitor and report governance compliance monthly for FPME and Quarterly for Engineering function.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree.
- 6-8 years of professional experience
- 6+ years of software engineering, debugging, analysis, testing and software documentation experience preferred.
- Ability to explain technical solutions to technical teams and non-technical teams.
- Sophisticated programming skills. Code Knowledge: Python, Java, SQL.
- Experience with Agile methodologies/DevOps environment.
- Strong understanding of database structures, Data Quality, Data Concepts, theories, principles, and practices.
- Strong understanding of Data Integration Patterns and Tooling including ELT/ETL, EII, Replication, Event Streaming and Virtualization to support batch and real-time data needs.
- Has or develops understanding of 4-6 subject areas/domains of data.
- Provides a Strong Agile Lean Servant-Leader Model.
- Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.
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Compensation Range:
Pay Range - Start:
$110,040.00
Pay Range - End:
$204,360.00
Northwestern Mutual pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement in the salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. At Northwestern Mutual, it is not typical for an in dividual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Please note that the salary range listed in the posting is the standard pay structure. Positions in certain locations (such as California) may provide an increase on the standard pay structure based on the location. Please click here for additiona l information relating to location-based pay structures.
Job Posting End Date:
08/12/2024
The timeline for this job posting may be shortened or extended based on organizational needs
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We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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