Director, Program Management (On-Site)

This is Day one Onsite role for 5 days in a week. Please share your resume only if you are ready to go onsite from day one for 5 days in a week. 

Required:

• Availability to work 100% of the time at the Client’s site in Tallahassee, FL (required);
• Experience in data management, metadata management, data governance, or information management (10-15 years);
• Proven experience in senior leadership roles overseeing data management, analytics, and governance initiatives, preferably in a large and complex organization;
• Broad understanding of data governance principles, data architecture, data analytics, and emerging technologies in data management and analytics;
• Ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization through storytelling, teamwork, and collaboration;
• Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with a track record of driving organizational change and achieving measurable results through data-driven approaches.

Preferred:

• Experience in data management, metadata management, data governance, or information management in a scientific, governmental, or environmental context;
• Strong understanding of environmental science concepts, regulations, and challenges;
• Experience with water, air, waste management, land conservation, or public recreation data;
• Experience with facilitation to elicit ideas from others, understand their issues, and encourage group participation.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Revitalize and implement a comprehensive D&A strategy that aligns with the department’s mission and strategic objectives, driving innovation, efficiency, and effectiveness in D&A utilization;
• Establish and enforce data governance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure the integrity, privacy, and security of data assets, in compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices;
• Oversee the design, development, and optimization of scalable data architectures and infrastructure to support the collection, storage, integration, and analysis of data assets from diverse sources;
• Lead the development and deployment of advanced analytics and data science capabilities to derive actionable insights from data assets, informing decision-making processes and enabling continuous improvement in environmental conservation and restoration efforts;
• Own the data literacy program by advocating for training among stakeholders, choosing and developing relevant curricula for the various data roles in the agency, and leading training sessions;
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, program managers, scientists, policymakers, and external partners, to understand data needs, prioritize initiatives, and promote data-driven decision-making throughout the
• organization;
• Lead a high-performing D&A team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence in D&A, and providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to team members.