Data Governance Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement data governance strategy, policies, and standards.
• Establish data ownership, stewardship, and accountability models.
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and accuracy across systems.
• Lead data governance councils and stakeholder meetings.
• Implement data cataloging, lineage, and metadata management solutions.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).
• Collaborate with IT, business teams, and data architects.
• Drive data quality improvement initiatives and KPIs.
• Manage data-related risks and ensure data security practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and best practices.
• Experience with data governance tools like Collibra, Alation, or Informatica.
• Knowledge of data quality, metadata management, and data lineage.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
• Strong SQL and data analysis skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Leadership and team management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Knowledge of data warehousing and big data technologies.
• Certifications in data governance or data management (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK).
• Experience with data privacy and security frameworks.