Program Manager - Data and GIS Governance

CYNET SYSTEMS INC.
Richmond, VA, United States
5 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
$145,600.0 - $166,400.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

ArcGIS (Software) Data Dictionary Data Governance Information Lifecycle Management Meta-Data Management Metadata Standards Data Management

Job description

  • Participate in the enterprise data governance framework, ensuring consistency, accountability, and effective data stewardship.
  • Oversee master data management efforts supporting missioncritical datasets.
  • Champion data lifecycle best practices from creation and storage to archival ensuring alignment with regulatory, operational, and security requirements.
  • Manage and mature metadata standards, data dictionaries, classification systems, and documentation practices.
  • Drive remediation strategies for data quality issues by collaborating closely with business units, technical teams, and subject matter experts.
  • Provide strategic direction for geospatial governance, ArcGIS platform utilization, and integration of GIS capabilities into enterprise processes.
  • Support adoption of emerging data tools, technologies, and platforms, ensuring the organization remains modern, efficient, and datadriven.
  • Communicate complex data topics clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences; develop training, guidance materials, and governance communications.
  • Facilitate crossfunctional working groups, ensuring alignment on data priorities and policies.

Nice to Have:

  • ArcGIS platform experience.
  • Safe Software FME experience.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience leading enterprise data programs within a large organization.
  • Deep understanding of data governance principles, frameworks, and industry best practices.
  • Proven capability in managing the full data lifecycle within complex organizational structures.
  • Expertise in metadata management, data quality enhancement, and building sustainable data documentation processes.
  • Strong problemsolving skills with a track record of designing scalable processes and governance mechanisms.
  • Ability to translate abstract or technically complex concepts into approachable, actionable insights.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills., * Data quality remediation.
  • Data lifecycle management.
  • Data governance.
  • ArcGIS.
  • Safe Software FME.
  • Master Data Management (MDM).
  • Metadata management.

Qualification And Education:

  • Seasoned expertise in enterprise data programs and data lifecycle management.
  • Experience in remediation of data quality challenges within large public or private organizations.
  • Proficiency with the ArcGIS platform and related tools.

Benefits & conditions

Our Benefits Include:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
  • Supplemental Insurance Plans
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Wellness Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

About the company

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.

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