Senior Manager IT Data Governance bei Major League Baseball Players Association

Senior Manager – IT Data Governance

Summary: 

Reporting to the IT Director, the Senior Manager - IT Data Governance will establish and enforce policies, standards, and procedures to manage data assets for quality, security, availability, and compliance. Key duties include developing data quality metrics, maintaining data catalogs, defining data stewardship roles, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing data access, and resolving data-related issues. Responsibilities also involve collaborating with business units, staff, and aligning data initiatives with business objectives.

Responsibilities: 

Policy and Framework Development: 

Establish and oversee the organization's data governance framework, policies, standards, and procedures for data collection, storage, processing, and use. 

Data Quality Management:

Implement processes to define data standards and business rules, track data quality through profiling and metrics, and identify and resolve data quality issues. 

Data Security and Privacy: Ensure the implementation of security measures like encryption and access controls, manage data access permissions, and maintain compliance with data privacy regulations. 

Regulatory Compliance: 

Monitor and ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements related to data handling.

Data Stewardship and Ownership: 

Define clear data ownership, assign data stewardship roles, and support data stewards in their efforts to manage data within their specific domains. 

Metadata Management: 

Oversee the creation, maintenance, and use of a comprehensive data catalog or data dictionary to document data assets, definitions, and metadata. 

Stakeholder Collaboration: Foster effective communication and collaboration between IT and business units, acting as a liaison to ensure data requirements and priorities are aligned across the organization. 

Monitoring and Evaluation: 

Track progress, monitor data quality and usage, and conduct regular reviews and audits to assess the effectiveness and maturity of the data governance program. 

Change Management: 

Manage the implementation of new data governance initiatives and policies, facilitating organizational changes and providing training to staff on new processes and data-related responsibilities. 

Issue Resolution: 

Act as a point of escalation for data-related issues, resolving disputes and conflicts that arise from data governance processes and ensuring efficient data flow. 

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in data management, Information Technology, Cyber Security or equivalent. 
• 5+ years in data governance, data management, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and best practices; experience with data quality tools and methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to operate without direct supervision and under deadlines
• Familiarity with the business of baseball and the key economic issues impacting the game and Players.
• High-level knowledge of SharePoint and Docuware preferred

• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with other departments and vendors.
• Must be open to travel when required. 

• Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Certifications in data governance 
• Experience with data privacy regulations 

Reports to: Director of IT

Location: New York City – Hybrid schedule – 3 Days on site/2 days remote

Salary: $150.000 – Exempt 

The MLBPA, along with its current and future subsidiaries, including MLB Players, Inc. and the Players Trust, places a high value on maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. The MLBPA encourages applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship, marital or civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Additionally, the MLBPA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.