Leader, Data Quality & GovernanceAbout Tundra Technical SolutionsSince 2004, Tundra's mission to become the world's number one choice for top talent has been relentless. As we thrive in dynamic markets like North America, the UK, Ireland, and Asia, our commitment to global growth has set us apart as a visionary leader in talent recruitment and total talent management. We challenge norms, exceed expectations, and are dedicated to sourcing top-tier talent for some of the world's most renowned brands. Our pioneering approach to Direct Source Curation consistently ranks us among North America's fastest-growing and largest staffing organizations. In the previous year, LinkedIn recognized Tundra as the Diversity Champion in the staffing industry and praised us as the most engaging recruitment brand on the platform. Why Choose Tundra?Financial Success We pride ourselves on being a leader in the industry regarding our compensation and uncapped commission structures. People-Centric Culture being in the business of people, we ensure our Associates work in an environment where they can deliver results and have professional success. Continued Professional Development tailored GTM and Leadership development courses to support your career growth here at Tundra. Endless Growth Opportunities the success of Tundra has been built on internal progression across the organization. Social Responsibility at Tundra, we pride ourselves in our ability to influence change, whether it be the work from the DEIB Council, give-back initiatives, or our green programs. Rewards and Perks Competitive health and financial benefits, Associate events, recognition programs, and employee loyalty programs are a few of the perks available at Tundra. Join Our TeamWe are on the hunt for talented individuals passionate about a results-driven career and committed to providing exceptional service to our clients and candidates within the public sector space.The RoleTundra is undergoing a significant transformation of its data infrastructure - consolidating data across multiple enterprise systems of record into a single unified repository, and building AI-native reporting and intelligence capabilities to support decision-making across the business.As part of this initiative, we are hiring a Leader, Data Quality & Governance to own the integrity of our data foundation. This role is central to the success of the broader data modernization program. You will lead a small team of data quality analysts, establish governance frameworks and standards, and work closely with our data and engineering leadership to help build the intelligent data layer that will power reporting, forecasting, and AI-driven workflows across the business.This is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape how Tundra uses data as a strategic asset.Focus Data Quality OwnershipDefine and enforce data quality standards across all source systems and the unified data repositoryTransition the team away from manual, row-by-row review processes toward AI-assisted and automated data quality monitoringBuild and maintain data quality scorecards, dashboards, and alerting pipelinesIdentify root causes of data issues and work cross-functionally to resolve them at the sourceOwn the collaboration with the Enterprise Technology team and the AI & Innovation team for any solutions that can augment the overall data quality and the maintenanceGovernance & ComplianceDevelop and maintain Tundra's data governance framework including data ownership, definitions, lineage, and access policiesEstablish and document data standards for key business entities across staffing, payroll, and direct sourcing functionsSupport internal compliance and certification requirements as they relate to data handling and governancePartner with legal, operations, and finance to ensure data handling aligns with regulatory requirementsPlatform & ToolingServe as the internal subject matter expert for Workday Adaptive Planning as it relates to data integrity and feed qualityCollaborate with the engineering team on data pipelines, transformation logic, and integration points across enterprise source systemsSupport BI reporting infrastructure with clean, well-governed data models (Power BI experience an asset)Contribute to the development of our internal AI-powered data intelligence platformTeam LeadershipLead and develop a team of data quality analystsSet priorities, manage workloads, and create a clear development path for team membersFoster a culture of automation-first thinking identifying where AI and tooling can replace manual effortAct as a bridge between the data quality team and the broader data and engineering functionYou will have the opportunity to apply your data solution framework to various industry sectorsWho You AreRequired5+ years of experience in data quality, data governance, or data management rolesDemonstrated experience building or modernizing a data quality function - not just maintaining oneHands-on experience with Workday Adaptive Planning, specifically as it relates to data feeds, integrations, and reconciliationAbility to work with Power BI for data modeling, DAX, and reporting.Experience working across multiple enterprise systems (ATS, ERP, HRIS, or similar)Comfortable using AI tools in day-to-day work - whether for data profiling, anomaly detection, documentation, or workflow automationPeople management experience - you've led a small team and know how to develop analystsStrong communicator who can translate data quality issues into business impact for non-technical stakeholdersMust-HavesStrong proficiency in SQL and familiarity with data pipeline concepts (ETL/ELT)Experience with ETL/ELT pipelinesExperience across multiple enterprise systems (ATS, ERP, HRIS, etc.)Knowledge of data governance frameworks (DAMA-DMBOK or similar)Experience using AI tools for data quality/automationNice-to-HavesExperience in staffing / workforce / professional services domainExperience with data quality tools (e.g., Great Expectations, Monte Carlo, Soda)Experience with Azure data platforms (ADF, Synapse, Fabric, etc.)Exposure to data mesh or modern data architecturesExposure to vector databases, RAG, or AI data pipelinesExperience in high-growth or transformation environmentsThe base salary range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $105,000 - $130,000. Our benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. This post is for an existing vacancy.At Tundra, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt perfectly match every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles within the organization. Not interested in this position, but do you know somebody who might be? Check out our Referral Reward Program , referrals are a big secret behind our success. As always, were on the lookout for great people. We know that you know great people. Click on Tell a Friend option to refer a friend.
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Leader, Data Quality & Governance