Investment Project and Data Governance Supervisor

About The Company

We serve Utah public employees with retirement and insurance benefits in a partnership of trust with a commitment to value, innovation, and excellence. URS has two divisions. The Retirement Office administers pension benefits and retirement savings plans. Public Employees Health Program (PEHP), a division of Utah Retirement Systems, is a nonprofit trust with the vital job of providing health benefits to Utah’s public employees and their families.

We serve only the public sector — the State of Utah, its counties, cities, school districts, and other public agencies.

URS Investments Department

The Investments Team is responsible for implementing the investment program of the URS Defined Benefit plan. The Investments Team manages investments internally and partners with external investment firms to manage a globally diversified portfolio. The teams’ efforts have a strong emphasis on Absolute Return, Real Assets, and Private Equity investments. Defined Benefit assets were $48.1 billion as of 12/31/2024.

Why you'll love working at URS Collegial, team-based atmosphere

Hybrid working environment

Opportunities for growth and career development

Interesting and meaningful work

How you'll succeed

Team player

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Passion for quantitative and qualitative analysis

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to build relationships

High degree of intellectual curiosity

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Project and Data Governance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the execution of key projects while ensuring robust data governance practices across the organization. This role bridges project management methodologies with data governance frameworks to drive efficiency, accuracy, and compliance in data-related initiatives. The individual will manage project timelines, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and enforce data policies that align with strategic objectives.

Performs a variety of administrative and managerial duties related to planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the day‑to‑day functions of the Project and Data Governance team. Additionally, the position requires expertise in risk mitigation, data integrity, and workflow optimization to enhance operational decision‑making.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

• Leads strategic data‑driven projects, ensuring alignment with business goals, regulatory requirements, and operational priorities.
• Develops project plans, including scope, timeline, resource allocation, and risk assessment.
• Manages cross‑functional relationships, facilitating communication between data governance, IT, compliance, and affected business units.
• Monitors project performance, identifies bottlenecks, and implements corrective actions to keep initiatives on track.
• Ensures stakeholder engagement, conducting regular status updates and facilitating decision‑making processes.
• Drives process improvement initiatives, leveraging automation, technology, and data insights.
• Establishes and enforces data governance policies, ensuring consistency, quality, and security of data assets.
• Implements data governance tools, ensuring effective metadata management, data lineage tracking, and auditing processes.
• Ensures data accuracy and integrity by developing governance frameworks for data validation, cleansing, and reconciliation.
• Defines data access controls and policies, collaborating with IT security teams to enforce role‑based permissions.
• Facilitates training and awareness programs on data governance best practices for Investment’s employees and business partners.
• Develops risk mitigation strategies to address data inconsistencies, security vulnerabilities, and regulatory changes.
• Leads operational workflow enhancements, ensuring seamless integration between project management and data governance initiatives.
• Collaborates with executive leadership, providing insights on data‑driven decision‑making and project efficiency.
• Monitors industry trends in project management methodologies and data governance standards, ensuring the Investment department remains compliant and competitive.
• Takes on…