About ETS:

ETS is a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners worldwide to be future-ready. For more than 75 years, we've been advancing the science of measurement to build benchmarks for fair and valid skill assessment across cultures and borders. Our worldwide impact extends through our renowned assessments including TOEFL®, TOEIC®, GRE® and Praxis® tests, serving millions of learners in more than 200 countries and territories. Through strategic acquisitions, we've expanded our global capabilities: PSI strengthens our workforce assessment solutions, while Edusoft, Kira Talent, Pipplet, Vericant, and Wheebox enhance our educational technology and assessment platforms across critical markets worldwide.

Through ETS Research Institute and ETS Solutions, we're partnering with educational institutions, governments, and organizations globally to promote skill proficiency, empower upward mobility, and unlock opportunities for everyone, everywhere. With offices and partners across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, we deliver nearly 50 million tests annually. Join us in our journey of measuring progress to power human progress worldwide.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Data Governance Director is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of an ETS data governance framework and strategy, policies, and procedures. This role ensures that data across the organization is managed and used in a way that maintains its integrity, quality, and security. The Director will work closely with data stewards, IT, compliance, and business units to establish and enforce data governance frameworks that support the organization's goals and regulatory requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategy and Leadership:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive data governance strategy aligned with the organization's objectives.

• Lead the creation and maintenance of data governance policies, standards, and frameworks.

• Provide leadership and direction to the data governance team, ensuring alignment with broader business strategies.

Data Quality and Integrity:

• Establish and enforce data quality standards and metrics.

• Monitor data quality issues and lead initiatives to improve data accuracy and reliability.

• Implement data validation and cleansing processes.

Data Stewardship and Management:

• Lead the data stewardship program, defining roles and responsibilities.

• Oversee the creation and management of data dictionaries, metadata repositories, and data catalogs.

• Ensure consistent data definitions and usage across the organization.

Process and Tool Establishment:

• Develop and implement standardized processes for data governance, ensuring they are scalable and sustainable.

• Evaluate, select, and implement data governance tools and technologies that support data quality, data management, and compliance initiatives.

• Work with technology peers to integrate data governance tools with existing systems and workflows.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with data stewards, business units, and IT to understand data needs and challenges.

• Foster a culture of data governance and stewardship across the organization.

• Communicate data governance policies and procedures to stakeholders at all levels.

Compliance and Security:

• Ensure data governance practices comply with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

• Work with IT and security teams to protect sensitive data and prevent data breaches.

• Oversee data access and usage policies to ensure appropriate data handling and privacy protection.

Performance Measurement and Reporting:

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for data governance initiatives.

• Prepare regular reports on data governance activities, progress, and outcomes.

• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.

• Adhere to ethical standards and comply with the laws and regulations applicable to your job function.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Proven leadership skills – attracts, develops, and motivates talent needed for current and future business needs; articulates an inspiring vision for the future; establishes high performance expectations and holds teams accountable for achieving results

• Strong relationship building, influencing, and consultation skills, with an ability to establish and maintain positive work relationships with peers, management, key stakeholders and partners

• Strong understanding of data quality management, data security, and compliance standards

• Certification in data governance (e.g., CDMP, DGSP).

• Ability to influence and drive change across the organization.

• Proficiency with data governance tools and technologies.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Management, or a related field

• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience to constitute a similar level of expertise.

• Bachelor’s degree + 8 years of experience in relevant field OR Master’s degree + 6 years of experience in relevant field

• Experience with data governance frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK

• Familiarity with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)

• Experience in data management, data governance, or a related field

• Experience managing teams with diverse data and analytics roles

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ETS believes in a Total Rewards philosophy for our employees, and they include:

• Health, Vision, Dental insurance plans to choose from

• Generous continuous learning support, from individual learning grants to up to 6 classes a year for tuition reimbursement as well as on-line learning access!

• Generous PTO and vacation time to balance your work and life

• Additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work

• Retirement plan (401(a)) and traditional Roth (403b) with company contribution

• Commuter Benefits, Pet Insurance, 1 year subscription to Calm App

ETS is mission driven and action oriented

• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is at the forefront of the ETS employee's daily work. To further foster an inclusive environment ETS is home to a wide variety of Affinity groups that celebrate the diversity of our talented employees.

• How about cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders? ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you!

• Are you passionate about volunteering and being active in your career and community? ETS offers our Center for Advocacy & Philanthropy (CAAP) where we encourage ETS employees to become active volunteers in their communities and schools through the ETS Cares Giving Campaign. Our employees can support any 501c3 or eligible charity of their choice.

ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer comprised of people with different experiences, strengths, and backgrounds who share a passion for advancing quality and equity in education. We are dedicated to building teams that reflect the various backgrounds, experiences, and identities of those we serve. The Talent Acquisition team strives to ensure candidates enjoy a fair and equitable hiring process. We believe our differences empower us to be a better team, making better decisions and delivering better results.