Data Governance SME / Data Platform Owner

Role:

Data Governance SME /

Data Platform Owner Location:

Newark, NJ (Hybrid) Job Summary Tech/Business/Data Analyst for People Domain Activation project. The role focuses on enabling transition to a Data-as-a-Product operating model by working with domain owners, data stewards, engineers, and business teams. Key Responsibilities Lead inventory of People (HR) domain data assets Collaborate with data architects & engineers on data models (conceptual, logical, physical) Define data quality rules, validations, and issue management workflows Convert business requirements into user stories & data mappings Analyze large datasets for trends and insights Use Microsoft Purview for cataloging, lineage, and data health Work with business users for reporting & analytics solutions Support business cases with quantitative analysis Present insights to stakeholders Implement data governance & management best practices Drive process improvements using data-driven approaches Required Qualifications Strong understanding of HR / People data Deep knowledge of HR processes & architecture Knowledge of PI/PHI data handling Exposure to DM&G standards & enterprise data models Strong skills in: SQL, Excel, Python Tableau / Power BI Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills High attention to detail Preferred Qualifications Experience in HR domain or insurance industry Hands-on with Microsoft Purview (catalog & lineage) Knowledge of data lake / data hub concepts Experience in Agile / cross-functional teams