We believe in the power and joy of learning
At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose - driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
Our culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery
Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/ .
What you'll do here:
Information architecture and data modeling:
Define and design the information architecture strategy, frameworks, and guidelines to enable efficient and effective information management.
Collaborate with enterprise architects, solution architects, and development teams to ensure the alignment of information architecture with system and application design.
Collaborate with business and technical partners to develop and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical enterprise data models to support information needs.
Manage an enterprise-wide data governance framework:
Define governance principles, policies, standards, roles, and responsibilities.
Guide data stewardship activities, including data classification, metadata management, data lineage, and data quality assurance.
Working with legal and compliance teams, implement controls to ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards.
Develop data training programs to promote data literacy and proficiency.
Collaborate with stakeholders:
Partner with business leaders, IT teams, and data owners to understand data requirements and define data governance objectives.
Provide guidance and support on data governance-related matters.
Communicate the governance and stewardship value to promote agreement and adoption across Cengage.
Stay updated with industry trends and standard methodologies:
Know the newest technologies, regulations, and standards related to data governance.
Participate in industry forums, conferences, and professional networks to share knowledge and stay informed about new developments.
Continuously enhance your skills and expertise in data governance and related disciplines.
Skills you will need here:
Minimum 7 years of data and technology experience
Ability to drive major changes via formal and informal influence
Understanding current data steward industry trends is required
Excellent creative and practical problem-solving and issue-resolution skills
Ability to communicate complex concepts and business value in business terms or technical teams based on audience
Up to 20% travel as required
Preferred:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related engineering field or equivalent professional experience
Knowledge of education industry Systems such as LMS, Assessment Engines, and/or Library Research space
Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage's EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice by visiting their corresponding links.
Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.
About Cengage Group
Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
Base Pay Range
The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.
$111,500.00 - $178,400.00 USD
Cengage Group , a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms.
We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
