Data Governance Manager

Data Governance Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Governance Specialist to lead and support our enterprise data governance initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in defining governance frameworks, developing roadmaps, and partnering with business and technical teams to ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive data governance strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Create and maintain a detailed data governance roadmap , outlining key milestones, maturity goals, and implementation steps.
• Establish and manage data governance policies, standards, and processes.
• Work closely with business stakeholders and technical teams to define data ownership, data stewardship, and data quality requirements.
• Support metadata management, data cataloging, data lineage, and classification initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve data quality, resolve data issues, and promote best practices.
• Conduct regular assessments of governance processes and recommend enhancements.
• Prepare documentation, reports, and dashboards on data governance metrics and progress.
• Stay current with industry trends and evolving regulatory requirements (e.g., privacy, security, compliance).

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks , best practices, and data lifecycle management.
• Experience defining governance strategy and roadmap for enterprise environments.
• Hands‑on experience with metadata management, data cataloging, data quality tools, or MDM solutions.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements related to data.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across business and technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Purview (strong plus).
• Experience in large enterprise or public‑sector data governance programs.

Location: Remote (Prepared to travel to New York/Washington DC as needed for key meetings, workshops, and project activities)

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Information Technology and Other

Industries

• Information Technology & Services, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Software Development