Data Governance Program Manager

Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY :

Responsible for the establishment and maintenance of Bryan Healths data governance program and infrastructure. As the organizations data governance champion, collaborates with leaders and data stewards across Bryan Health to develop, implement, and execute the organizations data and AI governance strategies, policies, and procedures.

As a critical part of Bryans Data Analytics Center of Excellence, recommends data governance policies to entity governance for review and approval, while working with IT and key business units to constantly improve data definitions, integrity, security, and reliability, ensuring high-quality inputs for analytics and AI models.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

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• Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

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6. Translates Data and AI governance policies and standards into actionable strategies and implementable solutions, ensuring practical application and demonstratable impact on data reliability.

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10. Aligns data governance policies with AI development lifecycle, ensuring proper data stewardship and governance throughout the AI project lifecycle.

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14. Identifies and mitigates risks related to AI data, including bias, fairness, and privacy concerns, to support responsible AI practices.

15. Works closely with Data Analytics and IT to design and implement data governance tools, technologies, and platforms to provide data quality checks, data cataloging, and data lineage tracking.

16. Stays up to date with AI and data governance industry trends, emerging technologies, regulatory changes, and standards around the evolving legal, ethical, and technological standards related to AI and data governance, and proactively recommends improvements and enhancements to governance frameworks.

17. Ensures that data used in AI systems complies with data privacy laws and organizational policies and maintains auditability of AI data pipelines.

18. Engages and advises the Bryan Data Analytics Council on project prioritization and other agenda items as needed.

19. Develops effective collaborative relationships with stakeholders across the Bryan Health System.

20. Works with executive sponsors and project advocates to ensure products meet business requirements.

21. Collaborates with other teams and leaders to ensure resources and priorities align with Data Council guidance.

22. Establishes effective relationships with clients and provides leadership for all data governance at Bryan.

23. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest the latest trends in field of expertise. Keeps abreast of industry news and trends.

24. Effectively facilitates and participates on multi-disciplinary teams; attends and participates in project meetings and activities.

25. Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

1. Expert knowledge in principals of data governance and data governance program design.

2. Highly proficient in data governance concepts and application (metadata management, data quality, stewardship, etc.).

3. Knowledge of AI and AI governance.

4. Knowledge of health care market and industry trends.

5. Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.

6. Strong skills in problem solving and process improvement.

7. Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex topics to non-technical audiences.

8. Strong ability in program and project management.

9. Ability to perform crucial conversations with desired outcomes.

10. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

11. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel and medical staff.

12. Ability to effectively interact with clients that have a broad range of computer knowledge and ability.

13. Ability to plan for and act on changes in the business and market environment that impact current business plans and processes.

14. Ability to problem solve and engage independent critical thinking skills.

15. Ability to prioritize work demands and work with minimal supervision.

16. Ability to maintain confidentiality relevant to sensitive information.

17. Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Bachelors degree in Data Science, Data Management, Analytics, Computer Science, Public Health, Hospital Administration, Business, or related field required. Masters degree preferred. Five (5) years of related work experience required. Prior project leadership experience (formal or informal) required. Prior data governance experience highly preferred. Prior Epic experience preferred.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS :

Epic Cogito Fundamentals and Cogito Project Manager certification preferred. Epic certification in Cogito Fundamentals and Cogito Project Manager required within six (6) months of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

(Physical Requirements are based on federal criteria and assigned by Human Resources upon review of the Principal Job Functions.)

(DOT) Characterized as sedentary work requiring exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.