Project Manager Data Governance Coordinator

Seeking a Project Manager responsible for overseeing the establishment, improvement, monitoring, and training on the Data Governance initiative for the Iowa Department of Education. The Data Governance Coordinator will work with stakeholders across the Department to ensure data is collected, stored, shared and reported in a manner consistent with the needs of the organization. The candidate will lead the establishment and implementation of a Department-wide Data Governance program, including policies and processes covering data access and use, data security, metadata management, privacy, and more.

The Coordinator will also seek out program, process, and technological improvements that will (1) foster improved data quality and appropriate use of data; (2) eliminate redundancies; and (3) reduce the data reporting burden through the use of better data collection and data use processes, supports and tools. The position requires strong communication, facilitation and project management skills; experience with data use and policies within an education and/or government agency; as well as an understanding of IT concepts and systems.

Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills. Ability to work with cross-functional groups, coordinate work activities across all lev

Strong facilitation skills, including familiarity with facilitation techniques, tools, and best practices

Project management experience.

Strong organizational skills, with the demonstrated ability to do detailed and accurate work, work independently and adhere to organizational deadline

Proficient in authoring, editing and presenting high quality, well-organized technical or business documents

Strong interpersonal, problem solving and critical thinking skills, including the ability to mediate multiple perspectives and come to a resolution.

Experience using and communicating about data to technical and non-technical audiences and navigating data quality and/or governance issues.

Prior work experience in Data Governance.

Certification in project management (e.g., PMP)

Previous experience chairing effective/functional committees

Training or mentoring experience.

Experience in change management or process development.

An understanding of IT concepts and systems.