Senior Data Governance Program Manager

About the role

The Senior Data & AI Governance Consultant plays a critical role in administering data and AI governance at Penn Medicine. This position focuses on policy development, the facilitation of governance committees, and compliance monitoring and execution. The ideal candidate will have a background in data governance, policy, and/or compliance and possess strong organizational and communication skills. The role reports to the Senior Director of Data & AI Governance. Position is remote‑based out of 3535 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Policy Development
  • Develop, review, and update data and AI governance policies and procedures to align with best practices, emerging trends, and organizational needs.
  • Assist in defining the mission, goals, critical success factors, principles, and policies for data and information quality.
  • Research best practices, propose and refine solutions, gather feedback, and develop presentations and briefing documents.
• Facilitation of Governance Committees
  • Organize and lead governance committee meetings, including preparing agendas, documenting minutes, and tracking action items.
  • Foster collaboration and communication among committee members to drive effective decision‑making and policy implementation.
  • Serve as a liaison between governance committees and other stakeholders within the organization.
• Compliance Monitoring and Execution
  • Oversee the implementation and adherence to data and AI governance policies across the organization.
  • Provide guidance and training to staff on policy adherence and governance standards.
  • Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with data and AI use.
  • Provide support for Data Classification initiative to adhere to PII, PHI, HIPAA and other regulation requirements.
• Project Management & Execution
  • Lead and coordinate Data & AI Governance projects, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to budgetary constraints, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Proactively assess and address problems.
  • Continually inspect progress, seeking feedback from stakeholders.
  • Provide regular updates to leaders on progress, impediments, and risks.
  • Suggest improvement opportunities, when appropriate.
• Collaboration
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define project requirements and develop solutions that meet organizational needs.
  • Conduct Data and AI training and demo sessions as needed.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
  • Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in workforce management and people analytics.
  • Look for opportunities to optimize the team’s processes and workflows.
• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures
• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (required)
• 3+ years of Data/AI governance, policy, and/or compliance experience (required)

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Analytics, Information Systems, Data Science, Health Administration, Public Policy, or related field (preferred)
• DAMA - CDMP certification (preferred)
• Healthcare data experience, HIPAA and PHI, PII compliance knowledge (preferred)
• Experience with data governance tools/catalogs (preferred)

Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to lead and coordinate projects
• Experience facilitating governance committees
• Knowledge of policy development and compliance monitoring
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.

Schedule

8‑hour days (remote‑based role)