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Program Manager - Data and GIS Governance

Apollo Technology Solutions LLC
  • Richmond, VA
  • Instant Apply
30+ days ago

Job Description

Title: Program Manager - Data and GIS Governance
Location: Richmond VA (Hybrid)
Duration: 9 Months
Interview type: In-person

Job Description:
  • The Associate Program Manager for Data and GIS Governance plays a critical role within Client enterprise data management initiatives. This position drives the strategy, coordination, and execution of data governance, GIS governance, and master data management activities across a large, complex organization. The Associate Program Manager ensures Client's data assets are high-quality, well managed, properly stewarded, and leveraged effectively to support enterprise decision-making, operational efficiency, and long-term digital transformation goals.
  • Candidates must demonstrate seasoned expertise in enterprise data programs, data lifecycle management, and remediation of data quality challenges within similarly sized public or private organizations. Proficiency with the ArcGIS platform and related tools is essential for supporting Client's geospatial data ecosystem.
  • This long term engagement requires three onsite days per week at 1401East Broad Street, Richmond, VA. Contractors are responsible for securing parking through Client's Parking Management Office or independently.
Key Responsibilities
  • Participate in Client's enterprise data governance framework, ensuring consistency, accountability, and effective data stewardship.
  • Oversee master data management efforts supporting mission critical datasets.
  • Champion data lifecycle best practices from creation and storage to archival ensuring alignment with regulatory, operational, and security requirements.
  • Manage and mature metadata standards, data dictionaries, classification systems, and documentation practices.
  • Drive remediation strategies for data quality issues by collaborating closely with business units, technical teams, and subject matter experts.
  • Provide strategic direction for geospatial governance, ArcGIS platform utilization, and integration of GIS capabilities into enterprise processes.
  • Support adoption of emerging data tools, technologies, and platforms, ensuring Client's remains modern, efficient, and data driven.
  • Communicate complex data topics clearly to technical and non technical audiences; develop training, guidance materials, and governance communications.
  • Facilitate cross functional working groups, ensuring alignment on data priorities and policies.
Qualifications:
  • Extensive experience leading enterprise data programs within a large organization.
  • Deep understanding of data governance principles, frameworks, and industry best practices.
  • Proven capability in managing the full data lifecycle within complex organizational structures.
  • Expertise in metadata management, data quality enhancement, and building sustainable data documentation processes.
  • Strong problem solving skills with a track record of designing scalable processes and governance mechanisms.
  • Ability to translate abstract or technically complex concepts into approachable, actionable insights.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for executive level and cross functional engagement.

Desired/Required Skills:
  • Data quality remediation and enhancement experience
  • Data lifecycle management experience
  • Data governance experience
  • ArcGIS platform experience
  • Safe Software FME experience

Numbers & Facts

LocationRichmond, VA

Skills

  • ArcGISunmatched
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  • Communication Skillsunmatched
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  • Customer Service Toolsunmatched
  • Data Managementunmatched
  • Data Qualityunmatched
  • Data Setsunmatched
  • Decision Supportunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
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  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)unmatched
  • Green Constructionunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Master Data Management (MDM)unmatched
  • Metadataunmatched
  • Operational Strategyunmatched
  • Operations Security (OPSEC)unmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Spatial Dataunmatched
  • Stewardshipunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
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