Program Manager - Business Data Management Architect

Job Title: Program Manager - Business Data Management Architect
Job Location: Richmond, VA 23119 United States (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week)
Job Interviews: In Person Only
Job Type: Contract
Job Duration: Approx. 06+ months (High possibility of longer extensions)

Job Summary:
The Client's Program Manager - Business Data Management Architect will participate in an enterprise data management program. As a participant, this role will need to coordinate with business architecture, data architecture, enterprise architecture staff, data stewards, and data custodians. The Business Data Management Architect will be responsible for leveraging expertise in data modeling and extensive data quality management to design and implement effective data management processes. This position requires defining and utilizing taxonomies for enhanced data organization, classification, and retrieval, contributing to improved metadata management. You will need to become familiar with VDOT's Business Capability Model and participate in developing and maturing an enterprise data model, enterprise data flows, and road maps. This position will require familiarity (or the development of familiarity) with the National Information Exchange Model, the Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment, and other standards.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in data quality management, including establishing standards, monitoring, and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated experience with enterprise data programs at a similarly sized organization (private or public)
• Proven experience in data modeling
• Demonstrated ability to bridge the gap between business architecture and National Information Exchange Model (NIEM) standards
• Strong understanding of data governance principles and best practices
• Proficiency in metadata management, including taxonomies, and enhancing data quality
• Experience in overseeing the complete data lifecycle within a complex organizational structure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Skills Matrix:

Skill Required Amount of Experience Experience Extensive data modeling experience Required 8 Years Advanced business data architecture experience Required 8 Years Proficiency in metadata management, including taxonomies, and enhancing data quality Required 8 Years Ability to bridge the gap between business architecture and National Information Exchange Model (NIEM) standards Desired 5 Years Ability to model data lifecycle within a complex organizational structure Desired 5 Years