Data Governance Lead (Microsoft Purview)

TalentXO; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Mentorship and training

Support for certifications

Competitive parental leave

Time-off and wellness programs

Job summary

Kanerika in Hyderabad seeks a seasoned Data Governance professional to lead enterprise-wide governance using Microsoft Purview. You will design and enforce policies, classify data, and build metadata stores across a 50TB+ landscape, coordinating with IT, legal, and compliance teams to ensure regulatory alignment.

Responsibilities include shaping governance standards, managing Purview RBAC, and delivering dashboards on data quality, lineage, and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Data Governance professional with enterprise-scale Microsoft Purview experience.
• Experience configuring Purview accounts, collections, and RBAC in large-scale environments.
• Expertise in metadata management, data classification, and data mapping best practices.
• Strong interaction with IT, legal, and compliance stakeholders to drive governance initiatives.
• Background in B2B software/tech or B2B consulting sectors.

Responsibilities

• Build and uphold company-wide Data Governance frameworks and standards.
• Oversee Microsoft Purview collections, accounts, and RBAC; optimize operations for 50TB+ datasets.
• Construct metadata stores and curate enterprise data glossaries and data dictionaries.
• Configure ingestion pipelines using PowerShell, ADF, REST APIs, and Azure Functions.
• Establish classification protocols and apply sensitivity labels; connect to DLP, MIP, and Insider Risk tools.
• Develop dashboards to monitor data quality and governance KPIs across divisions.
• Steward business glossary with domain owners and enforce governance approval workflows.
• Streamline governance operations using Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and PowerShell.
• Produce governance audit logs and compliance documentation dashboards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and execute roles and responsibilities.

Job description

• Build and uphold company-wide Data Governance frameworks, governance policies, and organizational standards that support strategic business requirements
• Oversee Microsoft Purview collections, accounts, and RBAC configuration; fine-tune operations across large-scale settings (50TB+)
• Construct metadata stores and curate enterprise business glossaries including comprehensive data dictionaries
• Configure ingestion pipelines using PowerShell, ADF, REST APIs, and Azure Functions
• Establish Data Classification protocols and apply sensitivity labels (PHI, PCI, PII); connect to DLP, MIP, and Insider Risk Management systems
• Establish performance metrics and analytical dashboards to assess data quality standards across organizational divisions
• Steward business glossary in partnership with domain owners and stewards; enforce governance approval workflows
• Streamline governance operations by leveraging Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and PowerShell scripting
• Establish reporting dashboards for governance audit logs, Metadata Management coverage, and compliance documentation
• Coordinate with business stakeholders, IT, legal, and compliance divisions to define and execute role responsibilities
• Permanent role
• Kanerika operates from offices in Austin (USA), Singapore, Hyderabad, Indore, and Ahmedabad (India)
• Organization achieves 4.6/5 rating on Glassdoor
• Holds CMMI Level 3 certification, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, SOC2, and GDPR compliance credentials

Requirements

• Proven track record as a Data Governance professional with demonstrated expertise in enterprise-scale Microsoft Purview implementation and governance architecture
• Mandatory (Experience 1): Minimum 7+ years working in data governance and data management roles, including at least 3+ years of hands-on Microsoft Purview administration
• Mandatory (Experience 2): Demonstrated ability to formulate, execute, and embed an enterprise-wide data governance framework encompassing strategic direction, governance policies, and compliance-aligned standards
• Mandatory (Tech skill 1): Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Purview including expertise with accounts, collections, RBAC, Data Classification, DLP, Unified Catalog, Data Map, eDiscovery, Compliance Manager, and lifecycle and records management—preferably in deployments exceeding 50TB+
• Mandatory (Tech skill 2): Expertise in Metadata Management, Lineage Mapping (including ADF → Synapse → Power BI flows), Data Classification methodologies, and security governance spanning PII, PHI, PCI, sensitivity labels, and MIP and DLP technologies
• Mandatory (Tech skill 3): Hands-on experience implementing governance solutions using Informatica, Collibra, Atlan, or IBM IG platforms
• Mandatory (Tech skill 4): Proven capability integrating governance frameworks with Azure ecosystems (Data Lake, Synapse, SQL DB, Power BI) and Snowflake infrastructure, using automation through REST APIs, PowerShell, ADF, and Azure Functions
• Mandatory (Tech skill 5): Track record establishing and monitoring data quality KPIs and dashboards, executing data remediation workflows, and administering business glossaries with domain stewardship, approval automation, and Metadata Management auditing
• Mandatory (Compliance): In-depth understanding of HIPAA, SOX, CCPA, and GDPR regulatory frameworks and compliance obligations
• Mandatory (Skill): Capability to translate technical governance architecture into business outcomes and compliance requirements; experienced collaborating cross-functionally with IT, business, legal, and compliance stakeholders; skilled in driving governance awareness programs and organizational change initiatives
• Mandatory (Company): Background in B2B Software, B2B Tech, or B2B Consulting sectors

Experience: 7–15 years · Work from office · 5 days a week · Notice period up to 30 days · Also in: Indore, Ahmedabad

• Work schedule with flexible hours
• Career development through mentorship programs and professional training
• Financial backing for industry certifications and professional development
• Competitive parental leave benefits
• Employee wellness outings sponsored by company and comprehensive time-off offerings
• Collaborative culture emphasizing employee advancement and holistic workplace wellness