Modis is seeking talented Data Management professionals with strong experience in data governance & risk management for our highly sought-after financial services client in Arlington, VA Manager, Data Management The Manager will be a vital a member of the Data Risk Office. Responsibilities include managing the implementation of data governance principles throughout the firm. Program activities include, but are not limited to, managing the coordination, collection and documentation of business glossaries, technical data dictionaries, data lineage, and data quality controls in collaboration with various data stewards and owners within the firm. Additionally, this individual will measure and direct program compliance with firm wide standards, and manage in the creation and development of an enterprise-wide metadata repository utilizing a digital asset management tool. Responsibilities: Extend and implement a data governance framework, focused on sourcing and quality of critical data as well as identification and protection of sensitive data Own relationships with select business units as they establish technical data dictionaries and business glossary terms documented in an enterprise-wide metadata repository Analyze and review critical data designations and document data sourcing and technical transformations that conform to program documentation standards Manage the upgrades and enhancements to the data governance operating model to serve enterprise data objectives Advise business stakeholders and data stewards and owners of best practices with respect to data architecture and facilitate impact analysis for architecture changes Document business requirements through engagement with business and technology subject matter experts Direct and measure program compliance through metrics reporting and attestation, ensuring adherence to policies, standards and principles Establish and maintain positive working relationships with program stakeholders and upper management Develop and deliver data governance training as needed to data stewards and other stakeholders Basic 5 years of experience in data governance or risk management, preferably in the financial services industry Bachelor s degree in a related field Preferred Excellent oral and written communication skills, especially the ability to message in a concise and understandable way Experience with a digital asset management/metadata repository tool, such as Collibra Data Governance Center, IBM Information Governance Center, Informatica Metadata Manager or similar, is preferred Experience working with multiple stakeholders in a large organization Experience working autonomously and driving projects to completion - provided by Dice Analysis, Architecture, Business Requirements, Data Architecture, Development, IBM, Informatica, Manager, Management, Metrics, Risk Management