Manager: Data Governance at ATNS

Job description

Data Governance - 

• Develop an enterprise data governance framework for data practices, policies, and standards both at a technical and functional level. Define and implement data standards, policies and procedures (guide policy and regulate compliance). Enforce data practices in line with changing regulation in the organization and meet compliance requirements to minimize the risk of regulatory fines. Define data ownership and stewardship (including the data governance structures, roles and responsibilities).
• Define the roles and responsibilities related to Data Governance and ensures accountability for the data stewardship and master data assets of the organization. Define the data governance maturity model and scorecard. Design and implement governance and service level agreements for the function. Develop, implement, and manage the data management and automation policies and processes aligned to the overall business strategies. Ensure compliance with all company policies, standards, and applicable legislative and policy framework.
• Develop processes and techniques that enable the collection of relevant accurate data. Develop, implement, and manage procedures and processes relating to the security, legal handling and sharing of data. Analyze and interpret large amounts of data. Ensure training of all relevant data management and automation product and service users on the applicable compliance and governance requirements. Develop and implement a data risk management and automation risk log.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., POPIA, HIPAA) and industry-specific requirements and conduct regular data security audits and risk assessments. Ensure timely compilation and submission of all the required reports (internal and external) to ensure compliance. Support the acceleration of data-driven digital transformation. Develop and maintain inventory of the enterprise data. Facilitate the development and implementation of data protection and data quality standards across the enterprise.
• Assign roles to the Data Users, Data Owners, and Data Stewards. Manage and ensure compliance with relevant data legislation and adherence to industry standards and emerging best practice. Resolve end-to-end issues regarding Data Governance that may arise in the organization. Design and develop a data governance road map and report progress

Governance, Compliance, Risk Management, Security, and Reporting - 

• Develop, implement and communicate Data Governance policies and processes to enable effective management of data. Implement data practices in the organization in line with changing regulatory policies and ensure compliance. Identify key risks and develop and implement effective mitigating plans and actions.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., POPIA, HIPAA) and industry-specific requirements. Ensure that effective data recovery plans are in place to ensure business continuity in case of a disaster or potential threats. Provide the required documents to support effective auditing processes. Ensure adherence and compliance with the ATNS regulatory framework

Stakeholder Relationship Management - 

• Develop and manage strategic relationships with key IT product and service providers. Manage and provide regular reports on SLA compliance while identifying inefficiencies. Develop and maintain sound relationships with key stakeholders to support alignment and collaboration

Financial Management - 

• Provide input into the development of the departmental budget. Manage delegated expenditure in line with business objectives and priorities, and within approved financial parameters. Report expenditure including any possible deviations to the budget on a monthly basis. Ensure compliance with the PFMA and ATNS Finance policy and Delegation of Authority. Provide the required supporting documents to enable effective auditing processes

People Management - 

• Manage staff in accordance with HC policies, processes and practices. Ensure that new employees have been properly on-boarded prior to commencing work. Monitor the time and attendance of subordinates, and report absenteeism issues to management and Human Capital. Conclude clear performance management contracts with the team and ensure effective management thereof.
• Manage the performance of the team via the performance management system and take corrective action promptly and effectively. Continuously coach and mentor staff to ensure skilled and competent staff. Perform talent management in accordance to the HC Talent Management process. Drive employee engagement and retention 

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.Eng. or BSc in Computer Science or related field such as Electronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering/Data Management/ Information Systems/ Computer Science/Computer Studies/Information Technology/ Data Analytics/ Data Management/ Information Systems
• Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science or related field such as Electronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering/Data Management/ Information Systems/ Computer Science/Computer Studies/Information Technology/ Data Analytics/ Data Management/ Information Systems will be an advantage

Minimum Years of Experience: 

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in data governance in information technology specifically in data management, of which 3 years managerial level experience is required preferably in air traffic services/ air traffic management
• Proven experience in data management, familiarity with database technologies and knowledge of data administration and governance functions is required
• Familiarity with various tools and technologies to oversee and lead data governance initiatives effectively