Program Manager - Business Data Management Architect

Minimum Requirement: Candidates must have prior Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) experience directly related to this role. Extensive experience in data quality management is also required. Candidates must additionally demonstrate experience with enterprise data programs at a similar sized organization (private or public).

·        Long-Term position requires 3 days a week onsite at 1401 East Broad Street, Richmond VA (Local Candiates Only - Richmond, VA)

·        Contractor will be responsible for purchasing parking through VDOT’s Parking Management Office or procuring their own parking

The VDOT Program Manager - Business Data Management Architect will participate in an enterprise data management program. As a participant, this role will need to coordinate with business architecture, data architecture, enterprise architecture staff, data stewards, and data custodians. The Business Data Management Architect will be responsible for leveraging expertise in data modeling and extensive data quality management to design and implement effective data management processes. This position requires defining and utilizing taxonomies for enhanced data organization, classification, and retrieval, contributing to improved metadata management. You will need to become familiar with VDOT's Business Capability Model and participate in developing and maturing an enterprise data model, enterprise data flows, and road maps. This position will require familiarity (or the development of familiarity) with the National Information Exchange Model, the Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment, and other standards.

Qualifications:

·        Minimum requirement: Prior Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) experience directly related to this role

·        Extensive experience in data quality management, including establishing standards, monitoring, and continuous improvement

·        Demonstrated experience with enterprise data programs at a similarly sized organization (private or public)

·        Proven experience in data modeling

·        Demonstrated ability to bridge the gap between business architecture and National Information Exchange Model (NIEM) standards

·        Strong understanding of data governance principles and best practices

·        Proficiency in metadata management, including taxonomies, and enhancing data quality

·        Experience in overseeing the complete data lifecycle within a complex organizational structure

·        Strong written and verbal communication skills