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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Enterprise Data Governance, Vice President - **Company:** State Street - **Location:** Quincy, MA, United States - **Salary:** $120,000 - $217,500 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Control, Data Governance, Data Structures, Information Management, Metadata, Meta-Data Management, Enterprise Data Management, Data Classification, Core Data, Information Technology, Data Lineage, Collibra, Data Management - **Published:** November 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f5333706-bfa4-42cc-8ddb-aaf2d34211bd ## About the Role * Strong understanding of enterprise Data Governance and Data Management principles and operating models. * Deep understanding of data ownership, stewardship, CDE governance, data lineage, metadata, Data Quality Management, and data controls. * Strong governance, risk-management, and control-design capabilities. * Ability to translate complex regulatory and policy requirements into practical and sustainable processes. * Strong executive communication and presentation skills. * Ability to influence senior stakeholders across a highly matrixed organization. * Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. * Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives and regulatory remediation. * Ability to balance strategic design with hands-on execution. * Experience engaging with senior management, governance committees, Internal Audit, and regulators., * Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Risk Management, Business, Finance, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred. * Significant experience working within a global financial institution or similarly regulated organization. * Experience implementing enterprise Data Governance frameworks, policies, standards, controls, and operating models. * Experience with Collibra or comparable enterprise Data Governance, metadata management, catalog, lineage, or Data Quality platforms preferred. ## Description The Enterprise Data and AI Office is seeking an experienced, strategic, and execution-oriented Enterprise Data Governance Vice President to advance the firm's enterprise Data Governance framework and strengthen its data management risk and control environment. This role will help define, implement, and sustain enterprise data governance policies, standards, controls, and operating practices across business, technology, and corporate functions. The position requires strong knowledge of enterprise data governance and financial-services regulatory expectations, combined with the ability to translate policy and regulatory requirements into practical, sustainable governance processes and controls. Why This Role Is Important The role is part of the Enterprise Data Governance organization within the Chief Data and AI Office and supports the continued maturation of the firm's data governance operating model and control environment. The VP will strengthen core governance capabilities including data ownership and stewardship, Critical Data Element governance, metadata and data catalog management, data lineage, data quality, data classification, and governance monitoring and reporting. Success will be measured through sustainable implementation of governance requirements, stronger controls, greater transparency into data risk, improved governance outcomes, and continued alignment with regulatory expectations. What You Will Be Responsible For Enterprise Data Governance * Support the definition, maintenance, and continuous enhancement of enterprise Data Governance policies, standards, procedures, controls, and operating models. * Drive consistent adoption of enterprise governance requirements across business units and corporate functions. * Establish clear governance expectations for Data Owners, Data Stewards, Data Governance Leads, Technology teams, and other accountable stakeholders. * Partner with business and technology stakeholders to identify implementation gaps and establish sustainable remediation plans. * Support development of target-state governance capabilities and maturity roadmaps. Core Data Governance Capabilities Lead or provide governance oversight across key capabilities, including: * Data ownership and stewardship * Critical Data Element identification and governance * Enterprise data catalog and metadata management * Data lineage and traceability * Data Quality Management * Data classification and protection * Governance controls and monitoring Risk, Controls & Regulatory Governance * Translate regulatory and policy requirements into practical governance processes, controls, and evidence requirements. * Lead or support data governance regulatory remediation initiatives, including gap analysis, solution design, implementation planning, evidence development, and closure readiness. * Support regulatory examinations, internal audit reviews, risk assessments, and management action plans. * Ensure regulatory findings and control weaknesses are translated into sustainable improvements rather than tactical remediation. * Maintain appropriate traceability and evidence demonstrating effective operation of governance requirements and controls. Governance Oversight & Reporting * Define and maintain KPIs, KRIs, control-effectiveness measures, and governance maturity metrics. * Monitor adoption and effectiveness of enterprise Data Governance requirements. * Prepare clear management reporting and recommendations for senior leadership and governance committees. * Support escalation and remediation of material governance issues. Stakeholder Leadership * Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management on enterprise data governance matters. * Build strong partnerships across Business, Technology, Risk, and other control functions. * Influence outcomes across a complex global organization without relying on direct authority. * Facilitate decisions where governance requirements, regulatory expectations, business priorities, and technology constraints intersect. * Promote clear accountability for governance implementation while maintaining effective central oversight and challenge.