Stephen Pender
Data Governance Manager

I'm an energetic and dynamic Data Governance Manager with over 10 years’ experience providing leadership and vision for enterprise-wide data governance policies, standards, practices and change management initiatives.

Professional Summary

I've led strategic efforts with Senior Management from IT, Business and Functional areas to improve the quality of core data assets, support regulatory and compliance requirements, and resolve data quality issues. Demonstrated consulting skills with change management concepts and strategies, including communication, training, culture change and performance measurement. Developed and managed a high-impacting team that led change management initiatives impacting 80,000 employees. Accomplished Learning & Development professional in both corporate and public institutions.

Data Governance Skills                   Change Management Skills

  • Data quality policies, standards and governance
  • Monitoring and reporting data quality
  • Data architecture, mapping and technology solutions
  • Regulatory and Compliance requirements
  • Performance and quality metrics and indicators
  • SFDC, SAP S/4, Information Steward, Informatica
  • Change management methodologies and tools
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Training design, development and delivery
  • Leadership and stakeholder relationships
  • Strong business acumen
  • Understanding of organizational issues and challenges


 

Experience

10+ years in Data Governance and Change Management
Stericycle, Inc
Data Governance Manager Aug. 2016 to Present
Halliburton Energy Services
Talent Development Manager Oct. 2011 to Feb. 2016
Western International University
Associate Professor Jun. 1998 to Oct. 2010
The World Bank
Education Consultant Sep. 2001 to Jul. 2004
Formula Productions
Owner-Producer Sep. 2004 to May 2011
University of Botswana
Education Researcher Sep. to Dec. 2003

Projects

Here is a sampling of some projects I've worked on.

Education

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science

Economics


Thunderbird School of Global Management

Master of International Management


Pepperdine University

Doctor of Education