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Job#: 2083475
Job Description:
Apex Systems is seeking a Project Manager/Business Analyst to support a Data Protection and Governance Program.
This role will provide strategic project management and business analysis services. The focus of this position is to work closely within the organization to gain in-depth understanding of business strategy, processes, services, roadmap, and the context in which the organization operates. This role will be key to understanding and documenting the capabilities needed to address business challenges. This role will be client-facing and will act as the liaison between the organization and its clients.
Responsibilities will include a full range of activities from leading small to mid-size projects to assisting other project managers on larger, more complex projects related to operational business functions that affect team members and providers.
Background
We are a fast-growing organization focused on providing expert insight into data analytics and risk, developing team members, and effective oversight of data analytics, data security, and technology risk. This is a team where you can work with great team members across the Cybersecurity, Risk Management, and Technology organizations. You will be challenged to excel with exciting and challenging opportunities daily. There is transparency and great support from management to allow team members to be effective, grow their careers, and meet organizational goals. Hard work and initiative are rewarded and recognized by management and colleagues alike, which promotes a culture of respect and value across the organization. You will be conducting meaningful work and making a difference by promoting a data sharing culture, optimizing data protection and governance capabilities, and developing cyber-resilient programs.
Technical Job Responsibilities
Lead cross-organizational projects
Create and maintain project schedules by developing project plans and specifications, estimating time and resources, monitoring milestone completion, tracking all phases of the project lifecycle, providing timely reporting of issues that impact project progress, coordinating actions, and resolving conflicts
Support the implementation of a comprehensive enterprise-wide Data Protection & Governance program that aligns with values and culture, applies to organizational business, and is scalable to account for business growth and changes to regulatory requirements across on-premises and cloud environments.
Collaborate among diverse teams to implement data protection controls appropriate to the business processes.
Facilitate the identification, classification, and assignment of roles and responsibilities for data management to include Data Owners and Data Stewards across all partners, and coordinate data engineering and operation roles across all clients.
Support the implementation of the full data lifecycle to include data inventory, classification, protection, retention, and destruction requirements.
Collaborate with various stakeholders, including business product and data teams, providing advice on new projects and product features, and implementation of proposed solutions and best practices.
Participate in and lead agile ceremonies.
Identify, create and facilitate process design changes by conducting business and systems process analysis and design at a complex level; focusing on quality improvement and data management; ensuring data is reliable and valid; developing process improvements or re-engineering and recommending elimination; integrating new systems and processes with existing ones; and partnering with internal and external customers to ensure systems provided meet the long-term business strategies.
Represent the organization on technical project issues before governance and advisory committees, officials, and partner agencies at the Deputy Chief Data Officers request.
Design and prepare reports and presentations explaining data protection and governance in a high-quality, informative, engaging, and easily understood manner.
May be required to work during hours not regularly scheduled for work, as directed by the supervisor.
Required Experience
At least 7 years of practical project management and/or business analyst experience
2-3 years of experience related to the definition and assessment of Data Protection strategy, architecture, and practices, and technology implementation.
Understanding of the components of a comprehensive Data Protection & Governance program, including governance, policy, organizational design, communications and training, architecture, technologies, processes, and controls
Knowledge of data governance and security practices.
Passionate about the benefits of accurate and actionable data
Outstanding interpersonal skills to effectively build relations and interact with stakeholders at all levels with proven success in building and developing strong relationships with business stakeholders.
Strong influence and networking skills to help build and foster strong business relationships, leveraging those relationships to seek consensus amongst the community on governance matters
Ability to translate business issues and requirements into actionable plans, and deliver against those plans
Considerable skill in the use of a personal computer with MS Office or similar business software packages.
The selected candidate must continually meet the requirements of the Conflict of Interest Act, pass a fingerprint background check, and also sign and adhere to the Confidentiality Statement at the end of this document.
Desired Experience
Familiarity with Agile processes, including story creation, backlog grooming, and ceremonies
Azure certifications; certification in project management; experience in a big-data environment or data security
Practical knowledge of privacy regulations as it applies to data protection requirements
Practical experience documenting data inventories and data protection control activities.
Familiarity with implementing technical controls required to meet privacy and data protection requirements.
Experience with SQL and an understanding of data and systems infrastructures
Saved Value
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Job Description:
Apex Systems is seeking a Project Manager/Business Analyst to support a Data Protection and Governance Program.
This role will provide strategic project management and business analysis services. The focus of this position is to work closely within the organization to gain in-depth understanding of business strategy, processes, services, roadmap, and the context in which the organization operates. This role will be key to understanding and documenting the capabilities needed to address business challenges. This role will be client-facing and will act as the liaison between the organization and its clients.
Responsibilities will include a full range of activities from leading small to mid-size projects to assisting other project managers on larger, more complex projects related to operational business functions that affect team members and providers.
Background
We are a fast-growing organization focused on providing expert insight into data analytics and risk, developing team members, and effective oversight of data analytics, data security, and technology risk. This is a team where you can work with great team members across the Cybersecurity, Risk Management, and Technology organizations. You will be challenged to excel with exciting and challenging opportunities daily. There is transparency and great support from management to allow team members to be effective, grow their careers, and meet organizational goals. Hard work and initiative are rewarded and recognized by management and colleagues alike, which promotes a culture of respect and value across the organization. You will be conducting meaningful work and making a difference by promoting a data sharing culture, optimizing data protection and governance capabilities, and developing cyber-resilient programs.
Technical Job Responsibilities
Lead cross-organizational projects
Create and maintain project schedules by developing project plans and specifications, estimating time and resources, monitoring milestone completion, tracking all phases of the project lifecycle, providing timely reporting of issues that impact project progress, coordinating actions, and resolving conflicts
Support the implementation of a comprehensive enterprise-wide Data Protection & Governance program that aligns with values and culture, applies to organizational business, and is scalable to account for business growth and changes to regulatory requirements across on-premises and cloud environments.
Collaborate among diverse teams to implement data protection controls appropriate to the business processes.
Facilitate the identification, classification, and assignment of roles and responsibilities for data management to include Data Owners and Data Stewards across all partners, and coordinate data engineering and operation roles across all clients.
Support the implementation of the full data lifecycle to include data inventory, classification, protection, retention, and destruction requirements.
Collaborate with various stakeholders, including business product and data teams, providing advice on new projects and product features, and implementation of proposed solutions and best practices.
- Perform data profiling and database structure research to understand relevant data elements along with their definitions and use.
- Participate in data governance policy creation, management, and analysis of potential impacts of policy choices under consideration
- Document and maintain data standards, partnering with functional and business data owners to map existing data structures, usage, and common definitions
Participate in and lead agile ceremonies.
Identify, create and facilitate process design changes by conducting business and systems process analysis and design at a complex level; focusing on quality improvement and data management; ensuring data is reliable and valid; developing process improvements or re-engineering and recommending elimination; integrating new systems and processes with existing ones; and partnering with internal and external customers to ensure systems provided meet the long-term business strategies.
Represent the organization on technical project issues before governance and advisory committees, officials, and partner agencies at the Deputy Chief Data Officers request.
Design and prepare reports and presentations explaining data protection and governance in a high-quality, informative, engaging, and easily understood manner.
May be required to work during hours not regularly scheduled for work, as directed by the supervisor.
Required Experience
At least 7 years of practical project management and/or business analyst experience
2-3 years of experience related to the definition and assessment of Data Protection strategy, architecture, and practices, and technology implementation.
Understanding of the components of a comprehensive Data Protection & Governance program, including governance, policy, organizational design, communications and training, architecture, technologies, processes, and controls
Knowledge of data governance and security practices.
Passionate about the benefits of accurate and actionable data
Outstanding interpersonal skills to effectively build relations and interact with stakeholders at all levels with proven success in building and developing strong relationships with business stakeholders.
Strong influence and networking skills to help build and foster strong business relationships, leveraging those relationships to seek consensus amongst the community on governance matters
Ability to translate business issues and requirements into actionable plans, and deliver against those plans
Considerable skill in the use of a personal computer with MS Office or similar business software packages.
The selected candidate must continually meet the requirements of the Conflict of Interest Act, pass a fingerprint background check, and also sign and adhere to the Confidentiality Statement at the end of this document.
Desired Experience
Familiarity with Agile processes, including story creation, backlog grooming, and ceremonies
Azure certifications; certification in project management; experience in a big-data environment or data security
Practical knowledge of privacy regulations as it applies to data protection requirements
Practical experience documenting data inventories and data protection control activities.
Familiarity with implementing technical controls required to meet privacy and data protection requirements.
Experience with SQL and an understanding of data and systems infrastructures
Saved Value
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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