Úta Governance Project Manager

Auto req ID: 283192BR Job Description The Data Governance Project Manager role is responsible for working with PepsiCo sectors and functions to manage efforts that aim to deliver Enterprise Data Governance policies, rules, standards and tools to reduce risks related to collecting, storing, and using data. This role will report into the Global Data Governance Project Management Lead and requires knowledge of program/project management best practice to support our growing Data governance team. The Data Governance Project Manager role will be deployed to work with various programs and sectors within PepsiCo to ensure data related requirements are in adherence to the global data governance policies set by the Global Data Governance Policy team. This role will support global data governance initiatives as we prepare to deploy technology solutions to manage and govern PepsiCo’s core data as per established global standards. The Data Governance Project Manager will work closely with internal stakeholders and internal/external project teams to manage implementation and expansion efforts of foundational data governance and stewardship capabilities. This includes efforts related to metadata management, data quality, and data privacy. The Project Manager will also partner with Data Domain Stewards to ensure programs with focus on data are being rolled out and tracked as per the program charter established along with meeting core business objectives. Accountabilities Provide detailed project management support to track activities, track backlogs, prioritize action plans, measure outcomes, track milestones, coordinate with multiple internal and external stakeholder groups for data governance. Accountable for ensuring that data-centric activities are aligned with the EDG program and leverage applicable data standards, governance processes, and overall best practices. Facilitating a collaborative engagement helping to determine the structure and maturation for data governance from initialization to execution. Identifying IT and Security capabilities, including gaps, that data governance should address as part of program delivery Tracking and measuring success of the overall Data Governance program Collaboration with business, security, technical and quality teams to drive the data governance program. Identify risks and controls related to enterprise data security changes Provide recommendations and supporting documentation for new or proposed data standards, business rules and policy (in conjunction with the Governance Council as appropriate). Ensures alignment of the data governance programs and standards with applicable enterprise, business segment, and local data support models. Management of programs and ongoing operational process improvements for intake of data, projects and apply data governance standards to such initiatives where required. Advise on various projects and initiatives to ensure that any data related changes and dependencies are identified, communicated and managed to ensure adherence with the Enterprise Data Governance established standards. Qualifications/Requirements 5+ years of experience working in Project Management within a global organization (CPG or Financial institution) Highly skilled in program management frameworks and methods for a data organization. PMP and Scrum certifications are an added advantage Strong program management background who understands data lifecycle management, governance and use technology to automate compliance risks. Understanding of legal risk and remediation efforts in data compliance Knowledge of Program roll outs for Data Governance platforms (such as Informatica, Collibra, Alation, etc.) a plus Ability to partner with a multi-tiered and matrixed organization model to deliver complex data programs. Task oriented, able to plan, track, lead and execute project deliverables Ability to understand and measure legal ramifications of data compliance gaps Strong Communication Skills/Able to Persuade/Influence Others at all Organization Levels and the ability foster lasting partnerships Ability to translate business requirements into critical data dependencies and requirements Ability to think beyond their current state (processes, roles and tools) and work towards an unconstrained, optimized design An ability to solicit followership from the functional teams to think beyond the ‘way the things work today’ Able to align various stakeholders to a common set of standards and the ability to sell the benefits of the Global Data Governance program Foster lasting relationships across varying organizational levels and business segments with the maturity to interface with all levels of management Self-starter who welcomes responsibility, along with the ability to thrive in an evolving organization and an ability to bring structure to unstructured situations Matrix management skills and business acumen Excellent written & verbal communication skills Covid-19 vaccination may be a condition of employment dependent on role and location. For specific information, please discuss role requirements with the recruiter. Relocation Eligible: Not Eligible for Relocation Job Type: Regular All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901 - 4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. 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