Specialist- Expert - HighCloud Solutions

The City of Raleigh is seeking an experienced and dynamic Enterprise Data Manager to lead our data initiatives and cultivate a data-driven culture across the organization.

About Us:

• Join our forward-thinking local government team dedicated to leveraging data to enhance public services and drive community improvement.
• We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Enterprise Data Manager to lead our data initiatives and cultivate a data-driven culture across the organization.
• This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on how we manage and utilize data to inform decisions and improve outcomes for our community.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Oversight:

• Oversee and guide the work of the Data Analyst and Senior Data Analyst.
• Lead the implementation of the data roadmap for the organization.
• Drive the adoption of a new data platform across departments.
• Coordinate and support departmental business intelligence (BI) activities.

• Data Governance:

• Establish and enforce organization-wide data governance policies.
• Implement and manage a comprehensive data catalog.
• Develop and maintain data quality standards and practices.
• Monitor and report on the progress of data initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations.

• Collaboration & Culture:

• Foster a data-driven culture within the organization.
• Collaborate with Business Relationship Partners to identify data needs and solutions.
• Provide/coordinate training and support for data-related tools and processes.
• Facilitate a data community of practice for the organization.
• Promote the use of data analytics to drive decision-making.
• Grow data visualization and dashboard development across the organization.

• Innovation & Integration:

• Evaluate and integrate new data technologies and methodologies.
• Enhance the organization's data maturity.
• Find and encourage opportunities to leverage publicly accessible open data.

• Technical Tasks:

• Data Engineering: Develop and maintain data pipelines, ETL processes, and data integration solutions to ensure efficient and accurate data flow.
• Data Science: Conduct advanced data analysis, build predictive models, and apply machine learning techniques to extract actionable insights from data.
• Report Development: Design and develop comprehensive reports and dashboards that effectively communicate data insights to stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Background in data engineering, data science, and BI report development, with proven experience in leading data initiatives.
• Proven experience in data governance, data management, and business intelligence.
• Strong leadership skills with experience overseeing a team.
• In-depth knowledge of data privacy and security regulations.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools and platforms (ideally Power BI).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to drive organizational change and foster a data-driven culture.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of successfully implementing data initiatives.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative and innovative team.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on public services and community outcomes.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development and growth opportunities