Data Product Owner - Remote
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We are seeking a highly organized, driven, and technically savvy Product Owner - Data Quality & Governance to join our growing Data Office team. This individual will partner closely with Data Governance, Data Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain stakeholders to drive initiatives focused on data quality, data governance, metadata management, lineage, and compliance. The ideal candidate is a hands-on Product Owner who can own the backlog, facilitate Agile delivery, coordinate across technical and business teams, and drive accountability from concept through execution. This person will play a key role in advancing ongoing Data Quality and Governance initiatives, including adoption and expansion of Microsoft Azure Purview, data observability, and enterprise governance capabilities. Responsibilities
Own and manage the Data Quality & Governance product roadmap, backlog, priorities, and sprint planning activities. Partner with Data Governance, Data Engineering, Supply Chain, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria. Lead Agile ceremonies including backlog refinement, sprint planning, ticket review, and approval workflows through Jira. Collaborate with Scrum Masters and cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of 50+ work items per sprint. Drive implementation and continuous improvement of data governance frameworks, stewardship models, data quality standards, and remediation processes. Support and expand enterprise data governance initiatives, including metadata management, lineage tracking, cataloging, and governance controls. Help drive the ongoing Azure Purview proof-of-concept and future enterprise rollout efforts. [Purview_POC_v2 | PowerPoint], [Wesco - Pu...Salvador | Word] Establish and measure KPIs around data quality, governance maturity, compliance, and operational effectiveness. Create executive-level presentations, roadmaps, dashboards, BRDs, process documentation, and governance artifacts. Support audit readiness activities, evidence collection, SOX-related controls, and governance documentation efforts. Maintain governance and process documentation within Confluence and SharePoint. Serve as a visible, accountable leader who drives initiatives to completion and proactively removes blockers.
Requirements
5+ years of Product Owner, Product Management, Business Analyst, Program Management, or related experience. 3+ years driving Data Quality, Data Governance, Data Management, or Analytics initiatives. Experience managing Agile delivery teams utilizing Jira and Confluence. Hands-on experience working with Microsoft Azure Purview (catalog, lineage, governance, metadata, classifications, or stewardship initiatives). Strong understanding of:
Data Quality concepts Data Governance frameworks Data Lineage Metadata Management Data Stewardship
Experience working with data platforms including:
Informatica IICS Azure Databricks SQL
Ability to work closely with engineers while translating business requirements into technical deliverables. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. Exceptional communication, documentation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Experience building executive-ready presentations, roadmaps, dashboards, BRDs, and process documentation. Self-starter mentality with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Experience with Monte Carlo Data Observability. Understanding of Supply Chain data domains and business processes. Exposure to SOX controls, audit readiness, compliance, and governance programs. Experience supporting enterprise data catalog, lineage, or metadata programs. Ability to read and understand SQL queries, scripts, and ETL processes. Experience working with Data Quality monitoring, rule creation, profiling, and remediation workflows. Familiarity with Informatica Data Quality, CDQ, CDGC, or similar governance tools. Experience supporting large-scale enterprise data transformation programs. Power BI reporting and dashboarding exposure. Prior experience working with executive stakeholders and governance councils.
Benefits & conditions
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.