Data Policy Manager

Job Overview:

The Data Policy Manager will be responsible for the creation, management, and dissemination of data policies that ensure the company adheres to legal, regulatory, and internal standards across the data lifecycle. This role involves close collaboration with legal, compliance, IT, and data management teams to create and maintain data policies that balance operational needs with compliance requirements. The Data Policy Manager will also play a key role in communicating policy changes, ensuring proper enforcement, and conducting regular reviews for updates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Policy Creation and Management:
  Develop, update, and manage enterprise-level data governance policies related to data quality, integrity, privacy, retention, and protection, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA).
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  Work closely with legal, compliance, IT, and business units to draft and implement data policies that reflect organizational needs and external regulatory requirements.
• Policy Distribution and Communication:
  Ensure that all relevant stakeholders are informed about policy changes and updates. Develop effective communication strategies to disseminate policies across the organization.
• Compliance Monitoring:
  Collaborate with the Privacy Manager and compliance teams to ensure adherence to data privacy laws and regulations. Assist in policy enforcement and ensure that all departments comply with established data governance standards.
• Periodic Reviews and Audits:
  Conduct regular audits and reviews of data governance policies to assess their relevance, effectiveness, and compliance. Coordinate with legal and compliance teams to update policies based on new laws, regulations, and business needs.
• Training and Support:
  Provide training to business users, data stewards, and other key stakeholders on data governance policies, their importance, and how to comply with them. Offer ongoing support to teams as they implement policies in day-to-day operations.
• Risk Management:
  Identify and address risks related to data governance, including data breaches, loss, and non-compliance with regulatory standards. Support the Issues Manager in resolving policy-related data issues.
• Policy Enforcement and Reporting:
  Work with the Data Governance Leader and IT/Data Alignment Manager to enforce policies across projects and report any non-compliance issues. Assist in developing dashboards and KPIs to track policy adherence and report results to stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Management, Legal Studies, Information Systems, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in data governance, data policy management, or legal compliance roles.
• Strong understanding of data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) and telecommunications industry regulations.
• Experience with drafting and implementing data governance policies in a complex organizational environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate complex policies to technical and non-technical teams.
• Knowledge of data governance tools and frameworks (e.g., BigID, Securiti.ai, Informatica).
• Legal or compliance background in data privacy, retention, and protection is highly desirable.

Skills:

• Policy Development: Proven track record in creating and maintaining data governance policies.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of global and regional data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
• Collaboration: Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams (legal, IT, compliance, business units).
• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills to articulate policies and their implications to diverse stakeholders.
• Risk Management: Experience identifying and mitigating risks related to data governance non-compliance.

This role ensures that data policies are in place, enforced, and communicated across the company, playing a vital role in safeguarding the organization’s data assets and ensuring regulatory compliance. The Data Policy Manager acts as the bridge between legal, compliance, and data management teams, ensuring that policies support both operational efficiency and legal requirements.

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