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Roadmap & Implementation

Overview

Roadmap & Implementation defines the strategic plan, phased rollout, and execution approach for establishing enterprise data governance at Nissan North America (NNA).
A clear roadmap ensures alignment with business priorities, resource allocation, and measurable progress while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.

Purpose

  • Provide a structured approach for implementing governance across domains, systems, and regions.
  • Prioritize initiatives based on business value, risk, and regulatory requirements.
  • Define timelines, milestones, and dependencies for governance adoption.
  • Ensure coordination across stakeholders, technology teams, and governance bodies.

Implementation Principles

  1. Phased Approach: Roll out governance in stages — starting with US local operations, followed by North and South America regional adoption.
  2. Business Alignment: Focus on high-value areas first to demonstrate impact and secure buy-in.
  3. Agility: Adapt plans based on feedback, lessons learned, and changing business priorities.
  4. Standardization: Use consistent policies, procedures, and tools across domains and regions.
  5. Monitoring & Metrics: Track progress, adoption, and benefits using defined KPIs.
  6. Communication & Change Management: Engage stakeholders at each stage to ensure awareness and adoption.

Phased Roadmap

Phase Scope Key Activities Deliverables
Phase 1 – Foundation US local operations Governance council setup, framework definition, MDM assessment, data catalog implementation Governance framework, policies, initial MDM setup, data inventory
Phase 2 – Domain Prioritization US core business domains Data quality rules, classification, glossary, lineage, compliance setup Domain-specific playbooks, dashboards, KPIs, reporting
Phase 3 – Tools & Processes US operations Tool adoption (Ataccama, analytics platforms), SOP rollout, training & adoption programs Tool configurations, training materials, adoption metrics
Phase 4 – Regional Expansion North & South America Extend governance to regional subsidiaries, harmonize standards, support local compliance Regional frameworks, harmonized policies, dashboards, KPIs
Phase 5 – Continuous Improvement Enterprise-wide Monitoring, audits, feedback incorporation, optimization Enhanced governance processes, improved data quality, updated SOPs & playbooks

Key Activities

  • Governance Council Formation: Define roles, decision-making authority, and escalation paths.
  • Data Inventory & Classification: Identify critical data domains and classify by sensitivity and regulatory impact.
  • Master Data Management Assessment: Evaluate current MDM performance, duplicates, and integration gaps.
  • Policy & Procedure Deployment: Implement SOPs, playbooks, and templates.
  • Tool Adoption & Integration: Deploy catalogs, quality monitoring, API standards, and MDM improvements.
  • Training & Change Management: Conduct role-specific training, awareness campaigns, and adoption tracking.
  • Metrics & Reporting: Establish KPIs, dashboards, and audit reports for ongoing monitoring.

Roles & Responsibilities

Role Responsibility
Governance Council Approves roadmap, prioritizes initiatives, monitors progress
Data Owners / Stewards Execute governance initiatives in their domains, track metrics
Project / Program Managers Coordinate phased rollout, resource allocation, and timelines
IT / Engineering Teams Implement tools, integrations, and support process automation
Change Management Lead Drive adoption, communication, and training activities

Tools & Technologies

  • Project Management Platforms: Jira, MS Project, Monday.com for tracking initiatives
  • Data Governance Tools: Ataccama, Collibra, Alation for MDM, catalog, lineage, and quality
  • BI & Analytics Platforms: Power BI, Tableau for dashboards and KPI reporting
  • Collaboration & Communication: Teams, SharePoint, Confluence for documents, updates, and knowledge sharing

Visual Representation

gantt
    title Data Governance Roadmap
    dateFormat  YYYY-MM
    section Phase 1 - Foundation
    Governance Setup             :a1, 2025-11, 2M
    Framework Definition         :a2, 2025-11, 2M
    MDM Assessment               :a3, 2025-12, 2M
    Data Inventory               :a4, 2025-12, 2M
    section Phase 2 - Domain Prioritization
    Data Quality Rules           :b1, 2026-01, 3M
    Glossary & Classification    :b2, 2026-01, 3M
    Lineage & Compliance Setup   :b3, 2026-02, 3M
    section Phase 3 - Tools & Processes
    Tool Adoption & Configuration :c1, 2026-04, 3M
    SOP & Playbook Rollout        :c2, 2026-04, 3M
    Training & Change Management  :c3, 2026-05, 3M
    section Phase 4 - Regional Expansion
    Regional Rollout             :d1, 2026-07, 4M
    Policy Harmonization         :d2, 2026-07, 4M
    Dashboard & KPI Setup        :d3, 2026-07, 4M
    section Phase 5 - Continuous Improvement
    Monitoring & Feedback        :e1, 2026-11, 6M
    Process Optimization         :e2, 2026-11, 6M