And that motivation needs to continue, because the data-driven organisation is a living thing that needs to be nurtured. It’s said about so many things, but it’s as true here as anywhere: being data-driven is a journey, not a destination.
The difference between the CDO and CIO in my mind is quite clear, and I often use the analogy of the bucket and the water,” Carruthers says. “The chief information officer is responsible for the bucket. They’re responsible for making sure that the bucket is the right size, that there are no holes in it, that it’s safe, and that it’s in the right place. The chief data officer is responsible for the fluid that goes in the bucket, comes out of the bucket, that it goes to the right place, that it’s the right quality and the right fluid to start with. Neither the bucket nor the water work without each other.
by Caroline Carruthers, director at consulting firm Carruthers and Jackson, former chief data officer of Network Rail, and co-author of The Chief Data Officer’s Playbook and Data-Driven Business Transformation: How to Disrupt, Innovate and Stay Ahead of the Competition
Designing and implementing global data governance operating models, policies, standards, practices, documentation and tools
Building out an audit process to ensure policies, procedures and metrics are in place for continually improving the program
Proactively championing the value of our internal data assets and data products as well as the processes for new assets and research.
Providing support guidance and establishing training materials to be used by Global Data Stewards
Supporting the cultural change agenda; raising awareness regarding data management principles; coaching relevant stakeholders
Facilitating the development and implementation of Data Quality standards
Facilitating complex discussions with tangible outcomes
Providing consultation to stakeholders and customers to embed Data Governance best practices
Being a thoughtful partner to managers and leaders to solve data governance challenges, and evangelizing the value and potential to be unlocked across the company by pursuing good data governance
BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)
5+ years' experience of working within Data Governance in a global organization, managing large scale governance initiatives
Proven track record of actively implementing a Data Governance Framework in an organization
Subject matter expertise on end-to-end data lifecycle management including design, analysis and overall processes and tools associated with governing data
Hands-on experience of working with data catalog technologies (Talend preferred)
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Industry standard Data Management certification (CDMP) would be preferred
Strong customer and business focus with demonstrated ability to form effective working relationships and resolve conflicts
Excellent communicator and collaborator, and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience of professional services is beneficial
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