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About Arenaflex
Welcome to arenaflex, where the sky is not the limit—it's just the beginning. As one of the most prominent airlines in the United States and a global leader in aviation, arenaflex has been connecting people and places for nearly a century. Founded in 1926 through the consolidation of over 80 small airlines, arenaflex has grown into a worldwide network that transports millions of passengers annually to destinations across the globe.
At arenaflex, we believe that our greatest asset isn't our fleet of aircraft or our extensive route network—it's our people. We are proud to foster an inclusive, diverse workplace where every team member is valued for their unique perspective and contributions. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond the customer experience and into every aspect of our operations, including how we manage, govern, and leverage our data assets.
We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Data Governance Team Lead to join our dynamic IT team in a remote capacity. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on how arenaflex utilizes and protects its most valuable resource—data.
Why You Should Join Our Data Governance Team
Are you ready to discover a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Joining the arenaflex family means you'll experience the world, expand your understanding, and become the best version of yourself. As you embark on this exciting new adventure, you'll handle challenging situations with flexibility and grace, gaining new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life.
In this role, you will have an immediate impact on arenaflex's data culture! The company's training, information, and effective use of data through Data Governance principles rest firmly on our team's shoulders, and you are an indispensable part of the team. You'll work alongside passionate data professionals who are committed to transforming how we view and utilize our data assets.
At arenaflex, we understand that work-life balance is essential. That's why we offer flexible arrangements, including remote work opportunities, to help you integrate your personal and professional lives seamlessly. Come join us and hop on board!
What You'll Do
This position focuses on one or more of the following Data Governance capabilities, and you'll play a pivotal role in advancing each:
- Data Literacy: Cultivate a data-driven organization by developing programs that enhance data understanding across all departments
- Data Stewardship: Identify and empower our data experts to ensure proper data management and ownership
- Data Quality: Ensure that arenaflex has trusted data to succeed by implementing robust quality controls and monitoring
- Metadata Management: Catalog our data assets and business concepts to improve data discoverability and understanding
- Master Data Management: Master our critical data elements to ensure consistency across the enterprise
- Data as an Asset: Make the most of our precious data resources through strategic utilization and monetization
- Privacy and Compliance: Ensure responsible use and care of our data while meeting all regulatory requirements
Key Responsibilities
As a Data Governance Team Lead at arenaflex, your responsibilities will include:
- Lead the creation, maintenance, and rollout of arenaflex's Data Governance capabilities
- Responsible for the capability's workflows, standards, processes, recommendations, and implementation strategies required to make it a consistent reality
- Be an indispensable part of the Data Governance Program Management from a Data Quality capability perspective
- Collaborate across the Enterprise to enable Data Governance and data quality standards
- Work with our Data Governance Executive Committee to define and monitor core metrics and KPIs for each capability
- Research, review, recommend, and rollout new software solutions and technologies
- Work with the Data Governance Platform team(s) to automate capability processes and improve efficiency
- Act as the Product Owner for capability products, ensuring alignment with business needs
- Serve as the capability's spokesperson and chief marketer, advocating for data governance initiatives
- Mentor and guide team members to ensure successful project delivery and professional growth
- Develop comprehensive documentation and training materials for data governance processes
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations including GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection laws
What You Need for Success
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Business Administration, or a related field
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of Data Analytics and/or Data Governance experience
- Proven experience implementing one or more Data Governance capabilities in an organizational setting
- Experience developing and tracking metrics to determine adoption and success of data governance initiatives
- Experience working with Business Intelligence products, Data Lakes, and Data Warehouses
- Experience working with sensitive data (including PII, SPII, PHI) and relevant regulatory recommendations that govern such data (such as GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
- Experience working with Data Quality and Observability tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Change management experience identifying downstream data impacts for regulatory requirements and reporting
- Experience automating data governance processes and workflows using market-leading data governance products
- Detailed experience delivering data governance artifacts including data dictionaries, metadata, lineage, data movement controls, and data element-level data quality controls
- Experience as a Data Steward, performing as a data expert, auditing, and reviewing data access, acting as a product owner for a data product or data domain
- Experience working in Agile and DevOps frameworks
- Airline, Aviation, Travel, and/or Hospitality Industry experience
- Experience with cloud platforms and big data technologies
- Knowledge of data modeling and database design principles
Required Skills, Licenses & Certifications
- Working knowledge of SQL and database query languages
- Strong knowledge of Data and Analytical standards
- Data Governance certifications such as CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) or DGSP (Data Governance and Stewardship Professional) are highly desirable
- Ability to bridge the communication gap by translating technical governance standards to business stakeholders
- Ability to be flexible in an evolving operating model and pivot seamlessly on areas of focus
- Ability to manage projects and organizations from concept generation through execution
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills
- Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational abilities
Career Growth Opportunities
At arenaflex, your career journey is just beginning. We are committed to helping our team members grow and advance in their professional paths. As part of our Data Governance team, you'll have access to:
- Professional Development: Continuous learning opportunities through our Fly Higher Learning programs and online learning platforms
- Career Advancement: Clear progression pathways to senior leadership positions within the data governance and IT organizations
- Industry Exposure: Experience working with cutting-edge data technologies and methodologies in the aviation industry
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Opportunities to work with various departments and gain holistic understanding of airline operations
- Certification Support: Financial assistance and support for obtaining industry-recognized data governance certifications
Work Environment and Culture
At arenaflex, we foster a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work environment. As a remote team member, you'll enjoy the flexibility of working from home while staying connected with your team through modern collaboration tools and regular virtual meetings. We believe in maintaining strong team bonds and ensuring that distance doesn't diminish our collective achievement.
Our culture celebrates diversity and inclusion. We believe that our differences make us stronger. From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of our dynamic workforce. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our clients, suppliers, communities, and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating inclusive work environments.
You'll find that arenaflex is a place where you can be yourself, pursue your passions, and make a meaningful contribution to our mission of connecting people to what's important in their lives.
Compensation and Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package that reflects your skills, experience, and contributions. In addition to the hourly rate of $35/hour, arenaflex provides an extensive benefits package designed to support you and your family throughout every stage of your life's journey:
- Health Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage available on your start date
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company contributions after one year of service
- Travel Privileges: Amazing travel perks for you, your family, and friends across the arenaflex global network
- Well-being Programs: Resources, events, and support for your physical, financial, and emotional well-being
- Education Foundation: Higher education scholarship grants for eligible dependents
- Family Support: Emergency assistance from the Family Fund for you and your family in times of need
- Deals & Discounts: Savings on a wide variety of services and products including hotels, electronics, cell plans, and more
- Learning & Development: Programs and online learning platforms to support your professional journey
- Paid Time Off: Generous paid leave options including vacation and parental leave
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Remote work opportunities to support work-life integration
One of the many perks you'll experience during a career with arenaflex is the travel privilege that allows you, your family, and your friends to explore new destinations across the globe. Imagine being able to visit places near and far, creating unforgettable memories while enjoying the benefits of working for a global airline leader.
Join Our Team
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? At arenaflex, we encourage success based on our people's merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, including veteran status, or employment status. We support and obey laws that limit discrimination anywhere we do business.
Arenaflex, Inc. considers all qualified candidates including individuals with criminal histories. Discrimination and all illegal harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment are not tolerated.
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to join our team and contribute to shaping the future of data governance at one of the world's leading airlines. Apply today and begin your journey with arenaflex!