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# Data Governance Advisor - S259845

- **Company:** RAISE, INC.
- **Location:** Spring, TX, United States
- **Salary:** $187,200.0 - $208,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** HTML, Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Data Systems, Power BI, Microsoft SharePoint, SQL Databases, Snowflake, Collibra, Wikis, Data Management
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1fcb346e68f69495

## About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Data Governance Lead to drive enterprise-wide data governance initiatives and ensure data integrity, quality, and compliance across major projects. This role requires a hands-on leader who can balance strategic thinking with execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement sustainable data solutions at scale. The ideal candidate will bring strong systems thinking, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment., * Strong leadership, relationship-building, and communication skills

 * Proven ability to take initiative and deliver results in a hands-on environment
 * Systems thinking mindset with experience applying it to data or enterprise solutions
 * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
 * Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

 * Strong understanding of data governance principles, standards, and best practices
 * Experience with data governance and data management tools (e.g., Collibra, Snowflake)
 * Proficiency in SQL (ability to create and edit basic queries)
 * Experience with Power BI, Excel (advanced level), SharePoint, Wiki/HTML editing
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify data issues and derive insights
 * Knowledge of data privacy and security regulations
 * Ability to identify and resolve data discrepancies and quality issues
 * Experience managing data governance frameworks and multiple concurrent initiatives
 * Proficiency in collaboration and facilitation tools such as Zoom, Mural, and Draw.io

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## Description

* Lead and drive data governance initiatives to ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance across the organization
 * Apply systems engineering thinking to design and implement sustainable data solutions across large-scale projects
 * Collaborate with IT, business operations, and governance stakeholders to enforce data governance policies and standards
 * Communicate data governance concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
 * Take a proactive, hands-on approach to ensure deliverables are met, often stepping beyond defined scope when needed
 * Balance customer needs with data governance requirements, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide standards
 * Identify opportunities to improve data governance frameworks for better scalability and integration
 * Facilitate workshops, meetings, and collaboration sessions using tools such as Zoom, Mural, and Draw.io
 * Manage multiple priorities and projects while maintaining organization and execution quality


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