Principal Consultant, Data Governance (Principal Level)

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Data Governance to add to our Data Services team.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized, client-focused and interested in a career involving data management and data governance.

In this client-facing role, you will support business leaders in the successful development of data strategies, data governance programs, data modernization roadmaps, reporting and visualization tools, and craft business cases for funding of data initiatives at large corporations, in particular regard to EHS and ESG functions.

Your knowledge of data governance frameworks, market available technologies, and relevant digital solutions will be key to solving data management challenges our clients face.

You will also demonstrate significant expertise in leading development and implementation of:


* Data management frameworks


* Data related imperatives like quality, privacy, security, localization


* Business and process mapping


* Data and digital initiatives


* Innovation and design thinking


* Emerging technologies


* EHS and ESG data management software packages


* Global EHS, Sustainability, Climate Change, and ESG trends

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Manage large scale projects communicating with clients and internal project teams.


* Develop and maintain successful relationships with clients, ERM employees, and subcontractors.


* Perform and manage multiple tasks within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.


* Consult our clients on data readiness topics related to EHS and ESG functions, leading to building of data strategies, data readiness roadmaps, and data governance programs.


* Enable our clients on their journey to building data-driven, data-first cultures in EHS and ESG programs and align stakeholders.


* Design data foundation for information management in the areas of data collection, data storage, data mapping, reporting, and visualization.


* Collaborate with our clients in developing and/or maintaining data quality standards, data quality performance indicators, data catalogues and inventories


* Define client needs and evaluate available market solutions for data and information management.


* Define and deliver data lineage and data life cycle management programs and projects.


* Facilitate management of change issues with the adoption of new information systems


* Manage and lead members of a growing team

REQUIREMENTS:


* BA/BS degree in a relevant field such as Environmental Science, Environmental Health & Safety, Sustainability, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science


* 8+ years of experience in a data management/governance role


* Experience in the Environmental Consulting or Management Consulting industries


* Knowledge of data management frameworks like DAMA DMBOK, EDM DCAM, and/or CDMC.


* Proven expe...