Project/Program Manager

Introduction:

The candidate is a seasoned data and management consultant with over 20 years of experience in data governance, quality, visualization, and analytics. They have a deep passion for ensuring high-quality data to support smart, informed decision-making. The candidate has led initiatives in data warehouse assessments, business intelligence, and visualization implementations across various industries. They have played a pivotal role in establishing data quality management practices, metadata management, and data standards in large organizations. Additionally, the candidate has extensive expertise in developing and maintaining governance platforms and driving culture change towards better data management practices. They have also contributed to the creation of data quality improvement programs and managed large-scale data governance projects. As a facilitator, they have trained and coached teams globally, while also contributing to the academic field by teaching data analytics and visualization at the university level. The candidate has a broad range of skills in using data analytics tools and platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, and Qlik, and has worked with data governance tools like Collibra and IBM InfoSphere. Their experience spans across various roles in senior management, consulting, and academia, enabling them to build and lead initiatives that have had a significant impact on data quality and business decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Led data warehouse and data governance assessments, defining future state planning and implementation strategies.
• Implemented business intelligence and data visualization solutions, providing training and support to teams.
• Directed data quality accountability across multiple countries, ensuring high standards for data migration projects.
• Facilitated data governance platform management, including the capture and standardization of global business terms.
• Improved data quality management processes and procedures, enhancing data governance practices for large organizations.
• Developed and maintained metadata management platforms to ensure consistent and reliable data across operations.
• Spearheaded culture change efforts towards better data quality and governance practices within operations.
• Conducted data quality management and monitoring, establishing frameworks for global data quality efforts.
• Led the identification, definition, and standardization of critical data elements across global business lines.
• Contributed to analytics and reporting for C-suite executives, supporting data-driven decision-making.
• Provided expert guidance on selecting the appropriate tools for data governance, data quality, and master data management.
• Delivered training and coaching on various data analytics and visualization tools to stakeholders.
• Managed the creation and execution of data quality improvement programs to address root cause analytics.
• Participated in cross-functional teams to implement data standards for key business areas such as risk and compliance.
• Taught data analytics and visualization modules as part of postgraduate and MBA programs.
• Led global teams in developing data policies, strategies, and standards for enterprise-wide data governance initiatives.