Consultant, Data Governance (Mid - Level)

at  ERM Group

ERM is seeking a Consultant, Data Governance in the United States (location flexible- hybrid opportunity) 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 role, you will support 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.

You will also demonstrate exposure to and understanding of:

• Data governance and 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

REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS degree in a relevant field such as Environmental Science, Environmental Health & Safety, Sustainability, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science. Or the equivalency of 8+ years related experience in lieu of education.
• 3+ years (5+ years preferred) of experience in a data management/governance role.
• Experience in the Environmental Consulting or Management Consulting industries.
• Proven experience successfully supporting the development and delivery of complex data projects and programs.
• Proven experience with at least one of the major software platforms listed below.
• Ability to continually analyze data at all stages for problems, logic, and consistency.
• Ability to manage and readjust workload to meet changing deadlines.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Support large scale projects communicating with clients and internal project teams.
• Support 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.
• Support data foundation design for information management in the areas of data collection, data storage, data mapping, reporting, and visualization.
• Support our clients in developing and/or maintaining data quality standards and data quality performance indicators.
• Support our clients on building data catalogues / 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.
• Mentor and support members of a growing team.