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# Data Management Lead

- **Company:** Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
- **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $125,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Information Systems, Data Discovery, Data Governance, Data Visualization, Systems Integration, Tableau (Software), Unstructured Data, Privacy Controls, Google Cloud, Data Classification, Multi-Cloud, Information Technology, Data Management, Servicenow
- **Published:** June 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d4b0721ab20f77f5

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Technology management?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Proven experience leading enterprise-scale data discovery, protection, or privacy initiatives
Strong background in banking or financial services environments
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud) and hybrid architectures
Expertise in data classification, governance frameworks, and privacy controls
Experience integrating tools such as Alation, ServiceNow , or similar governance platforms
Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) for executive reporting
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Preferred Qualifications
Experience with structured and unstructured data platforms at scale
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, banking compliance standards)
Certifications in cloud, data governance, or security domains
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset Work Model

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Lead - Data Discovery, Protection & Privacy to drive strategic data governance and security initiatives across large-scale banking environments. This role will lead enterprise-wide efforts to identify, classify, and protect sensitive data across both on-premises and cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud) .
You will partner closely with application teams, data leadership, and risk stakeholders to operationalize robust data privacy and protection frameworks across structured and unstructured data ecosystems. Key Responsibilities
Lead the enterprise rollout of data discovery and data protection capabilities across production, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments
Define and implement sensitive data classification standards and enterprise-wide taxonomy frameworks
Partner with application teams, data governance, and privacy leaders to operationalize data protection strategies
Design and implement automated governance workflows , integrating data discovery tools with platforms such as Alation (MDM) and ServiceNow
Drive adoption of data protection and privacy controls across structured and unstructured data platforms
Develop and maintain executive-level dashboards (Tableau) to track KPIs related to privacy, risk, and compliance posture
Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and enterprise data governance standards
Provide thought leadership and best practices for data privacy, protection, and risk mitigation Required Qualifications


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