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Data Governance / Enterprise Data Management

Duties/responsibilities:

• Establish and operationalize the Power Operations data governance program:

• Data Governance Charter (mission, principles, scope)

• PACE model & governance structure (sponsors, stewards, etc)

• Operational model (cadence, escalation, decision model)

• Oversee the creation of key Data Governance deliverables

• Data glossary

• Data lineage

• Data Ownership

• Data flow diagrams

• Process diagrams

• Represent Power Operations within Enterprise Data Management

• Facilitate data quality issues (knowledge of Incident & Problem Management)

• Facilitate business working sessions to establish current state and future state improvements

Characteristics:

• Superior organization and written communication skills

• Proficient in organizational change management or project management, especially interfacing with and winning support from operational stakeholders

• Familiarity with energy markets, ISO/RTOs, power transmission scheduling (eTags or OASIS)

• Familiarity with financial processes (settlement, financial reporting) and financial system best practices

• Familiarity with Software Development Life Cycle, and other IT change management best practices in order to collaborate with technical data custodians

• Ability to question the current state of existing data quality and data models;, should have an investigative mindset

• Ability to influence without authority

Software:

• Calibra, Alation or other data management tool

• Visio or equivalent schematic or documentation software

• Tableau or other data visualization software

• Snowflake or similar cloud-computing based data software

Education/Experience/Certifications

Education Requires a bachelor’s degree in business or other related field or equivalent experience.

Experience Typically eight or more years in related field.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

Functional Competencies

• Expert knowledge of major corporate applications and associated integrations

• Expert knowledge of Accounting and Finance business processes and policies

• Advanced knowledge of internal controls, including the requirements of SOX

• Intermediate knowledge of accounting principles, including GAAP and regulatory accounting theory and practices

General Competencies

• Intermediate knowledge of enterprise/business awareness

• Advanced decision-making skills

• Advanced written and oral communication skills

• Advanced interpersonal skills

• Advanced organization and prioritization skills

• Advanced consulting skills

• Advanced knowledge of business process interrelationships

• Advanced analytical thinking skills

Physical and Cognitive Demands

Cognitive Level

Substantial:

Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions (for example, engineer, HR director, plant manager, etc.).

Cognitive

• Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks

• Ability to follow accuracy standards

• Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks

• Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment

• Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress

• Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change

• Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback

• Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement

• Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks

• Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization

• Demonstrates sound memory

• Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks

Schedule/Attendance

• Ability to work long hours

• Ability to work a variable schedule

• Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance

Physical Capabilities

• Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)

• Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift) ​

Environment - Indoor/Outdoor

• Office

Compensation Range:

$87,225.00 - $173,875.00

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here (https://portlandgeneral.com/hrcs5511) .

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