Senior Data Governance Analyst

Company Description

Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.

Zayo is seeking a Senior Data Governance Analyst to be responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and enforcement of data governance policies, procedures, and frameworks across Zayo. The Senior Data Governance Analyst will ensure that data assets are well-managed, accurate, accessible, and secure while maintaining compliance with internal and external policies. The Senior Data Governance Analyst will work closely with business units, data stewards, product owners, and leadership to ensure that data is used effectively and responsibly.

Responsibilities:

Data Governance Implementation:

• Support the design and implementation of data governance frameworks and policies.

• Develop and maintain data dictionaries, data catalogs, and metadata management processes.

• Ensure data management processes comply with legal, regulatory, and internal guidelines.

Data Quality and Integrity:

• Monitor data quality and integrity across various applications and business processes.

• Collaborate with data stewards and other stakeholders to resolve data quality issues.

• Conduct root cause analysis for data inconsistencies and recommend solutions.

Data Stewardship and Collaboration:

• Act as a liaison between business units and the Chief Data Office to ensure alignment on data management objectives.

• Support data stewards in defining data ownership and accountability.

• Provide training and guidance on data governance best practices.

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Support audits and assessments of data-related risks and regulatory compliance.

• Assist in establishing controls and monitoring processes to mitigate data risks.

• Document and report data governance activities, risks, and compliance statuses.

Reporting and Analytics:

• Generate reports on data governance metrics, such as data quality KPIs, policy adherence, and issue resolution.

• Develop dashboards to track and communicate data governance progress to leadership.

Continuous Improvement:

• Recommend enhancements to data governance policies and processes to align with evolving business needs.

• Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and regulations related to data governance and data privacy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

• Minimum of seven (7) years proven experience in data governance, data management, or a related field.

• Strong understanding of data governance principles, practices, and technologies.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Experience with AWS, Azure, Snowflake, and data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation) is a plus.

• Certification in relevant areas such as data governance, data management, or cloud computing is desirable.

• Proficient in SQL, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Sigma).

• Familiarity with data governance tools such as Collibra, Informatica, or Alation.

• Knowledge of data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).

Base Salary Range: $95,800 – $150,600 USD/annually, commensurate with experience.

Benefits, Rewards & Wellness

• Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan

• Fitness membership discounts

• Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave

Zayo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.