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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Governance leader - **Company:** Attain - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $215,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Information Systems, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Metadata, Meta-Data Management, Enterprise Data Management, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Apache Spark, Data Lakes, Pyspark, Information Technology, Data Lineage, Collibra, Data Management, Databricks - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/data-governance-senior-manager-509975840 ## About the Role * 10+ years of experience leading enterprise Data Governance initiatives, programs, or consulting engagements. * Demonstrated experience designing and implementing Data Governance operating models, governance frameworks, stewardship programs, policies, standards, metadata management, lineage, and data quality initiatives. Strong understanding of industry frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK and DCAM is preferred. * Familiarity with Databricks technologies and architectures such as Delta Lake, Spark, PySpark, ETL/ELT frameworks, and Medallion (Bronze/Silver/Gold) architecture patterns. * Experience building, scaling, or leading consulting capabilities, service offerings, solutions, or business functions. * Experience leading client engagements, facilitating executive workshops, and serving as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders. * Experience supporting business development efforts, including proposal development, RFP responses, solution design, and client presentations. * Strong understanding of modern cloud data platforms, enterprise data architecture principles, and Lakehouse architecture concepts. * Experience working with Databricks, including governance-related capabilities such as Unity Catalog, solution development, partner ecosystems, or alliance relationships. * Experience with Data Governance technologies such as Collibra, Informatica, Alation, Microsoft Purview, Databricks Unity Catalog, or similar metadata, cataloging, lineage, and data quality platforms. * Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and leadership skills. * Bachelor's in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, Business, or related field., * Databricks certifications and/or experience working directly with Databricks partnerships and alliance programs. * Experience developing and managing strategic technology partnerships. * Experience with Azure, AWS, and/or Google Cloud Platform. * Experience leading multidisciplinary consulting teams. Additional Requirements * Demonstrated ability to build trusted advisor relationships with clients * Experience supporting sales and business development * Position requires flexibility to travel periodically based on business and client needs ## Description Attain Partners is seeking a senior Data Governance leader to expand our Data Governance consulting capabilities and offerings while helping establish and grow strategic Databricks partnerships and solutions. This role is ideal for a consulting professional who has successfully led enterprise Data Governance programs, developed market-facing solutions, and helped scale Data Governance capabilities within a consulting organization. This position combines three primary responsibilities: Data Governance Capability & Offering Development Expand and scale Attain's Data Governance service offerings, methodologies, accelerators, intellectual property, and go-to-market solutions. Databricks Partnership & Solution Development Help establish and expand Attain's Databricks ecosystem, develop Data Governance-focused offerings, and identify new revenue opportunities. Client Delivery Leadership Lead enterprise Data Governance engagements and serve as a billable leader delivering strategic client solutions., Data Governance Capability & Offering Development * Expand and mature Attain's Data Governance consulting capabilities, including service offerings, methodologies, frameworks, accelerators, templates, reusable intellectual property, and go-to-market solutions. * Define and execute the strategic roadmap for Data Governance capabilities, service offerings, and market positioning. * Support business development efforts by participating in discovery sessions, solution design, proposal development, RFP responses, statements of work, and client presentations. * Identify opportunities to expand client relationships, generate new business, and grow Data Governance-related revenue streams. * Mentor consultants, architects, analysts, and project teams while helping develop internal capabilities and best practices. Client Delivery & Program Leadership * Lead enterprise Data Governance engagements from strategy through implementation, serving as a trusted advisor to executive, business, and technology stakeholders. * Conduct governance maturity assessments, current-state evaluations, target operating model design, roadmap development, and implementation planning. * Design and implement enterprise Data Governance operating models, including governance frameworks, policies, standards, controls, governance councils, data ownership models, stewardship programs, and accountability structures. * Lead initiatives related to metadata management, data cataloging, data lineage, data quality, master data management, and related governance capabilities. * Facilitate executive workshops and stakeholder sessions to drive alignment, adoption, organizational change, and governance program success. * Ensure governance programs align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, compliance standards, and enterprise data management strategies. Databricks Partnership & Solution Development * Help establish, strengthen, and expand Attain's Databricks partnership strategy and ecosystem presence. * Leverage industry relationships and partnership networks to identify alliance, business development, and growth opportunities. * Collaborate with sales leadership to develop and maintain a $2M-$3M+ annual Databricks opportunity pipeline and sales target. * Develop Data Governance-focused Databricks solutions and offerings, including governance, metadata, cataloging, lineage, data quality, Unity Catalog, and related Lakehouse governance capabilities. * Advise clients on modern Data Governance architectures and governance enablement within Databricks and cloud-based data platforms. * Collaborate with internal teams and technology partners to develop go-to-market offerings, solution accelerators, and service capabilities. * Support internal training, mentoring, and capability development related to Data Governance and Databricks offerings. ## Related Videos - [A Data Mesh needs Open Metadata](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/505-a-data-mesh-needs-open-metadata) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) ## Related Articles - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Graph and AI Trends 2026: Why Is AI Running but Not Yet Delivering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/680-graph-and-ai-trends-2026-why-is-ai-running-but-not-yet-delivering) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)