data governance professional

We are seeking an experienced data governance professional to help drive our existing enterprise data governance program forward. This role is strategy and policy focused not a solutions or platform implementation role. You will create and refine governance policies, advance our governance framework in partnership with our Central Data Office, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on data governance direction. This is not a hands-on tool administration or migration/build role.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Create, refine, and maintain enterprise data governance policies, standards, and procedures

• Partner with our Central Data Office and Governance Lead to advance the data governance program’s roadmap and maturity

• Advise senior leadership on data governance strategy, translating complex data concepts into clear, actionable guidance for both technical and non-technical audiences

• Balance business/customer needs against governance requirements, improving governance practices where it benefits the organization at scale

• Collaborate across IT, business operations, and governance stakeholders to drive adoption and enforcement of governance policy

• Manage multiple governance initiatives and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Proven experience creating data governance policy and driving governance strategy/program direction (not primarily platform implementation, migration, or BI/reporting delivery)

• Strong leadership, relationship-building, and communication skills, including experience advising senior/executive leadership

• Systems-level thinking able to identify and drive sustainable data solutions across major projects and business units

• Initiative-driven, hands-on, comfortable stepping in beyond the defined scope of the role

• Strong understanding of data governance principles, procedures, and standards (data integrity, quality, compliance)

• Understanding of data privacy and security regulations

NICE TO HAVE

• Exposure to Collibra and Snowflake
• Basic SQL query creation/editing
• Comfort editing Wiki/HTML content and setting up SharePoint lists
• Working knowledge of Power BI and strong Excel skills
• Proficiency leading/facilitating/hosting sessions via Zoom, Mural, and Draw.io without support