Job Description

Job Description

The role of Data Governance shapes the processes, roles, policies, standards, and metrics that ensure the responsible, effective, and efficient use of information. Data Governance professionals must be intrinsically familiar with the business meaning, use, and strategy for data to effectively oversee the entire data lifecycle from ideation, architecture, development, and production.  

Are you an avid problem solver? Can you work independently as well as collaborate with a team? Are you looking for a challenging, fun, fast-paced environment to exercise and hone your skills? If so, you might be a great fit for Skyworks!

Duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to :

• Build and oversee the global enterprise Responsible Data Use Governance function for Skyworks’ internal wafer fabrication facilities.
• Cultivate and embed a strong responsible data use culture across the company
• Partner with Privacy, Legal, Enterprise Risk, and Compliance stakeholders to develop the enterprise data risk management framework and related policies and processes, ensuring they meet regulatory expectations and are tailored to the business, while also enhancing operational efficiencies
• Assist in defining Skyworks’ data risk management and responsible use strategy and develop a governance framework that aligns with business goals, objectives, and priorities
• Establish data risk management policies, standards, and guidelines to ensure responsible use
• Build the strategy and framework to deliver a contract metadata governance capability to the organization
• Provide mentorship, learning opportunities and tailored plan for the professional development of direct reports
• Cultivate an open, cooperative, and collaborative learning culture for the organization.
• Demonstrate proactive thought-leadership by actively keeping up to date on industry trends and developments by making recommendations for areas of opportunity and improvement.
• Write documentation including data governance workflows, playbooks, standards, guidelines, taxonomies, operating procedures, and corporate data policies.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline and 12+ years of overall experience
• 10+ years of experience developing software applications including PowerApps or in other modern web application platforms 
• 10+ years supporting IT platforms and familiar with data governance procedures.
• Demonstrated experience of Purview and Unity catalog, data traceability.
• High-level understanding of global Data Privacy Regulation (i.e. GDPR, CCPA), local data-centric regulations (i.e. SOX, GLBA), and industry best practices (i.e. AI Ethics, PII, DCAM, IAPP and PCI credentials and certifications)
• Demonstrated experience influencing key stakeholders across the organization and within complex contexts
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to communicate that inspires and motivates staff and maintain alignment with the technology and business strategy
• Excellent analytical, strategic conceptual thinking, strategic planning, problem solving and execution skills
• Ability to build consensus, making decisions based on many variables, and gain support for major initiatives
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts and technologies to business leaders, and business concepts to the IT staff
• High-level understanding artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science concepts, methodology, techniques, and technologies
• Experience working on data and analytical processes, interacting, and collaborating with Technology teams in the development and implementation of solutions to enable data governance capabilities, mitigate risks, and drive awareness and adoption of data governance policies and standards across all data users
• Strong knowledge of and experience with data governance as a practice, including enterprise data management, data quality, data lineage, meta data management, data methodologies, data analytics and reporting, and the ethical use of data and artificial intelligence (AI)

Additional Skills Desired

In addition to the above technical skills, the ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

Strong, confident communication skills (verbal, written, presentation/public speaking)
Proficient at working in Agile project methodologies
Good time management and organizational skills
Comfortable multitasking between multiple projects
Ability to work on challenging issues independently or in a team environment
Ability to work effectively with international and multicultural teams and with all levels of management
Business acumen with the ability to align data governance with business goals and demonstrate its value

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The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $126,500 - $241,700 per year . Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance. 

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworksinc.com.

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