Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively searching for a Data Governance Program Lead who will drive the design and implementation of data governance initiatives across the analytics layer of Arthrex’s data ecosystem. This role focuses on data products developed by the COE within Databricks, Power BI, and Microsoft Fabric.  Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

Main Objective: 

This role focuses on data products developed by the COE within Databricks, Power BI, and Microsoft Fabric; and if appropriate the candidate will assist in transformation of these assets into consumable data. The ideal candidate will establish governance frameworks that ensure data quality, discoverability, and usability, and are aligned with business goals and stakeholder needs.  Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across technical and non-technical teams are essential. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Owns, develops, and communicates the Data Governance Program Strategy for the data analytics layer across the enterprise.
• Develop and implement a data governance plan specific to the existing analytics layer data products developed and maintained by the COE in Databricks, Power BI, and Microsoft Fabric.
• Define and enforce metadata, lineage, and data quality standards for those data products
• Maintain data dictionaries, catalogs, and documentation
• Lead the evaluation and implementation of data lineage, data catalog, and data dictionary tools if it is determined that a tool(s) is needed.
• Ensure data products are discoverable and aligned with business use cases.
• Partners with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to ensure consistent data definitions and usage.
• Facilitate workshops and working sessions to drive adoption and awareness of governance best practices.
• Champion a culture of data stewardship within the COE and provide training or guidance as needed.  Additionally, socialize the data stewardship concept with business stakeholders.
• Implement and monitor access controls and security policies for governed content.
• Identify and articulate the business value and outcomes of data governance initiatives.
• Develop metrics and KPIs to measure the impact of governance on data quality, accessibility, and decision-making.

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Information Systems, Data Management, Business Analytics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or analytics roles.
• Minimum 8+ years of total relevant work experience
• Experience with metadata management, data cataloging, data quality tools, and lineage tools (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Collibra, Alation).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Medical device industry experiences beneficial but not required

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

• Ability to act as a change agent across organizational and global boundaries
• Strong communication, negotiation, influencing, and partnership skills
• Knowledgeable of data management and governance frameworks, policies, standards, metrics, controls, and processes (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK).
• Familiarity with data privacy and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) is a plus.
• Background in project and/or program management
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute multi-year transformation programs
• Experience to know when to continue to drive the current path and when to alter the plan regardless of previous investment
• Teacher with the skill to drive interest and commitment to learning data governance disciplines
• Experience with data analysis, data science, ML and AI; and tools and languages
• Experience of Databricks, Power BI, and Microsoft Fabric is a plus
• Ability to think critically, identify solutions and deliver recommendations
• Strong initiative, creative thinking, attention to detail and work ethic

Machine, tools, and/or equipment skills:

• Macintosh or PC platform
• Proficiency required in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and TEAMs

Arthrex Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer PTO
• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.