Data Operations Team Lead

At Cision, we believe in empowering every individual to make an impact. Here, your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your unique perspective fuels our collective success. As part of our global team, you'll thrive in an environment that champions curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, all while making meaningful contributions to the brands we accelerate. Join us in shaping the future of communication and building authentic connections that matter. Whether you're solving complex problems or driving bold innovations, your growth is our success, and together, we’ll create the conversations of tomorrow. Empower your impact at Cision. Be seen, be understood, be you. Job Summary: This role is responsible for leading a team of analyst-level professionals and overseeing the day-to-day execution of data management, data governance, and data operations activities. The Data Operations - Team Lead will partner closely with the manager and cross-functional stakeholders to improve data quality, strengthen governance practices, streamline operational processes, and enable reliable reporting and business decision-making. This position requires a strong blend of people leadership, operational discipline, and hands-on technical capability, including experience with Databricks, Salesforce, and SQL.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of analyst-level employees, setting clear priorities, goals, and performance expectations.
• Own and oversee core data operations processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and consistent execution across systems and workflows.
• Establish and strengthen data governance practices, including data definitions, standards, quality controls, stewardship, and issue resolution.
• Partner with business, operations, and technical teams to identify data gaps, process inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve data integrity and usability.
• Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of scalable data processes, controls, and documentation.
• Monitor data quality and operational performance through metrics, reporting, and ongoing root cause analysis.
• Work hands-on with data platforms and systems, including Databricks, Salesforce, and SQL-based environments, to support analysis, troubleshooting, and process optimization.
• Translate business requirements into operational data needs and collaborate with technical partners to implement sustainable solutions.
• Ensure data is managed in alignment with governance, privacy, compliance, and security requirements.
• Create and maintain clear operating procedures, process documentation, and governance artifacts to support consistency and scalability.
• Act as an escalation point for data issues and help drive resolution across teams and systems.
• Support change management and adoption of new tools, processes, and governance standards across the team.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data operations, data management, data governance, business operations, or a related field.
• Experience leading or mentoring analyst-level team members, with demonstrated people leadership and coaching capability.
• Strong understanding of data management and data governance principles, including data quality, stewardship, controls, documentation, and standardization.
• Hands-on technical experience working with Databricks, Salesforce, and SQL.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and drive practical solutions.
• Experience working across business and technical teams to translate requirements into operational improvements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, consistency, and process discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting enterprise data platforms, CRM processes, or operational reporting environments.
• Familiarity with data pipelines, process automation, workflow optimization, or data architecture concepts.
• Experience building governance routines, quality frameworks, or data operating models.
• Knowledge of reporting tools, dashboards, and KPI development.
• Experience working in a cross-functional environment with operations, IT, finance, or go-to-market teams.
• Comfort operating as both a strategic thinker and a hands-on problem solver.

Cision is the global leader in consumer and media intelligence, engagement, and communication solutions. We equip PR and corporate communications, marketing, and social media professionals with the tools they need to excel in today's data driven world. Our deep expertise, exclusive data partnerships, and award-winning products, including CisionOne, Brandwatch, and PR Newswire, enable over 75,000 companies and organizations, including 84% of the Fortune 500, to see and be seen, understand and be understood by the audiences that matter most to them. Cision is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and perform at their best. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion is vital to driving our culture, sparking innovation and achieving long-term success. Cision is proud to have joined more than 600 companies in signing the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ pledge and named a “Top Diversity Employer” for 2021 by . Cision is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected statuses. Cision is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Cision will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Cision, Inc. "the Company" only communicates with candidates and extends job offers through direct channels, not third parties.Please review our Global Candidate Data Privacy Statement to learn about Cision’s commitment to protecting personal data collected during the hiring process.

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