Director of Data Management

• Development and Maintenance: Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of the enterprise data fabric, ensuring it meets the organization's data storage, movement and retrieval needs.
• Data Accessibility: Ensure data within the data fabric is easily accessible to authorized users and applications, supporting various analytical and operational use cases.
• Data Stewardship: Ensure that data access is integration with appropriate data governance approvals.
• Data Quality and Security: Implement measures to maintain high data quality and security within the data fabric, including data validation, cleansing, and encryption.

• Integration Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive data integration strategy that aligns with the organization's goals and objectives.
• API Catalog: Develop and implement a University wide API catalog that provides secure integration to the large number of 3rd party products leveraged by the University.
• ETL Processes: Oversee the design and implementation of Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes to integrate data from multiple sources into the data lake and other data repositories.
• Data Consistency: Ensure data consistency and integrity in alignment with data definitions and rules from data governance across different systems and platforms through effective data integration practices.

• Architectural Standards: Establish and enforce data architecture standards and best practices to ensure a scalable, efficient, and flexible data environment.
• Data Modeling: Lead data modeling efforts to create logical and physical data models that support business requirements and analytics needs.
• Technology Evaluation: Evaluate and recommend data management technologies and tools that align with the organization's data architecture and design principles.
• Vendor Management: Manage any contract or vendor resources involved in the development of data resources.

• Performance Tuning: Oversee database performance tuning activities to ensure optimal performance and responsiveness of database systems.
• Backup and Recovery: Working with the Sr. Director for Infrastructure & Operations, implement robust backup and recovery procedures to protect data from loss or corruption.
• Security Management: Ensure database security by implementing access controls, encryption, and other security measures to protect sensitive data.

• Policy Development: Collaborate with the University’s Analytics and Institutional Reporting unit to develop and implement data governance policies and procedures that ensure data quality, compliance, and security.
• Compliance Monitoring: Monitor compliance with data governance policies and regulatory requirements, addressing any issues or gaps as needed.

• Platform Selection: Evaluate and select data management platforms that meet the organization's needs for scalability, performance, and cost-effectiveness.

• Team Development: Build and lead a high-performing team of data professionals, providing mentorship, training, and career development opportunities.
• Collaboration: Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture that encourages knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Performance Management: Set performance goals and conduct regular performance reviews to ensure team members meet or exceed expectations.

• Partner Alignment: Work closely with campus leaders to understand their data needs and ensure data initiatives align with university objectives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with IT, AIR, and other departments to deliver integrated data solutions.
• Communication: Communicate data management strategies, progress, and outcomes to partners at all levels of the university.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field; Masters degree preferred.
• 5-7+ years of experience in data management, with a focus on data architecture, data integration, and database administration.
• Proven experience in leading data governance initiatives and managing enterprise data lakes.
• Strong understanding of data management platforms and technologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to think strategically and drive data initiatives that align with business objectives.
• Experience in University environments is a plus

• Proven leadership experience in IT Organizations, leading individuals, teams, projects and day to day improvement functions.
• Significant Experience within information technology, encompassing strategic planning, complex organizational structures, demonstrated resource management, project planning, budgeting, vendor relations, risk management, and process transformation.
• Demonstrated experience managing large scale on-premise and cloud based data services in support of strategic plans.
• Experience developing long term roadmaps and objectives to drive organizational direction and priorities.
• Ability to professionally articulate the IT vision, goals, and strategy while implementing proactive change in support of strategic goals.
• Experience facilitating Strategic and tactical planning exercises both internal and external to IT.
• Strong Analytic skills
• Demonstrated disposition and commitment to collaborate with superb listening and influencing skills. Ability to cultivate trust and credibility with colleagues, including external constituents.
• Good understanding of advanced technical components and system interactions
• Expert proficiency in Business case, functional and technical requirement documentation
• Resource planning & management in a direct reporting and matrixed environment

• Strong customer relationship management

• Strong commitment to the mission of Creighton University
• Skilled at giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Ability to communicate effectively and frequently both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage and resolve conflicts.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Ability to influence multiple stakeholders without direct authority.
• Business acumen coupled with technical knowledge.
• Strong research skills with attention to detail
• Ability to conduct cost/benefit analysis and business case development.
• Must be able to work independently and proactively.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and independent problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated understanding of client relationship management, process mapping and improvement, project management, and production support
• Proven ability to provide business analysis for large scope project teams to meet customer expectations.
• Demonstrated understanding of business analyst tools and techniques; demonstrated proficiency using MS Office and Visio tools

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