We are seeking an experienced Data Governance Lead to join our growing data governance team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and leading the implementation of our enterprise-wide data governance program. You will work closely with business stakeholders, data stewards, and IT teams to establish standards, policies, and processes that ensure the reliability, security, and compliance of our critical business data.

Compensation

At Atlassian, we strive to design equitable, explainable,

and competitive compensation programs. To support this goal, the baseline of our range is higher than

that of the typical market range, but in turn we expect to hire most candidates near this baseline.

Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate’s skills, expertise, or experience.

In the United States, we have three geographic pay zones. For this role, our current base pay ranges

for new hires in each zone are:

Zone A: $173,600 - $231,500

Zone B: $156,300 - $208,300

Zone C: $144,100 - $192,100

This role may also be eligible for benefits, bonuses, commissions, and equity.

Please visit go.atlassian.com/payzones for more

information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However, please confirm

the zone for your specific location with your recruiter.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with business and IT leaders to define the data governance strategy, vision, and roadmap aligned with organizational goals
Establish and maintain a data governance framework, including data policies, standards, processes, and procedures
Lead the creation and ongoing management of a data catalog, data dictionary, and other data asset inventories
Oversee the identification and appointment of data stewards across the organization
Facilitate data governance meetings, working groups, and training programs to build a data-centric culture
Monitor and report on data quality, data usage, and other key data metrics
Develop and implement data security and privacy controls to ensure regulatory compliance
Provide guidance and support to business users on data-related issues and requests
Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to the data governance program

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related field
Strong understanding of data management concepts, principles, and best practices
Proven ability to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide data governance programs
Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
Experience working with cross-functional teams and facilitating workshops/meetings
Familiarity with data quality frameworks, data security, and regulatory requirements
Knowledge of data modeling, data architecture, and data engineering concepts
Proficiency in using data governance tools and platforms
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
DAMA-CDMP certification a plus