Data Governance / Data Retention Specialist

PTR Global; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PTR Global is seeking a Data Retention Implementation Specialist in Plano, TX to design, implement, and manage data retention policies and systems.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, data governance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to monitor data lifecycles, support audits, and improve retention practices.

Qualifications

• Regulatory compliance and governance in data retention.
• Experience with data lifecycle and governance frameworks.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to enforce retention policies.

Responsibilities

• Execute data retention implementation and remediation activities.
• Analyze retention assessments and align with corporate policies.
• Identify gaps/noncompliance and work with applications to design remediation plans.
• Provide recommendations to improve data retention practices and reduce risk.

Skills

RIM knowledge

ROPA knowledge

Data governance

Data lifecycle management

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Team is looking for a senior consultant who has strong understanding and experience of:

• RIM Records Information Management
• ROPA Records of Processing Activity

What Client is looking for:

The ideal candidate will have expertise in designing, implementing, and managing data retention policies and systems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational standards.

This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience with data governance frameworks. The specialist will collaborate with cross functional teams to develop effective retention strategies, monitor data lifecycle processes, and support audits and reporting related to data retention.

What candidates will be doing:

Data Retention Implementation Specialist will be responsible for executing data retention implementation and remediation activities.

This includes analyzing retention assessments and details provided by applications to ensure adherence to corporate policies and standards. The specialist will identify gaps or noncompliance issues related to data retention, and work with the application teams to design remediation plans to address these deficiencies. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to make recommendations to improve data retention practices and minimize risks associated with the existing data retention process at client.

Requirements:

Highlight Top 3 to 5 skills:

• Strong knowledge of data retention regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience with data governance frameworks and data lifecycle management.
• Proficiency in configuring and managing data retention implementations.
• Analytical skills to identify retention gaps and develop effective remediation plans.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross functional teams.
• RIM Records Information Management- Mandatory
• ROPA Records of Processing Activity- Mandatory

Certifications applicable to data retention activities:

IGP – Information Governance Professional, CRM – Certified Records Manager, CIP – Certified Information Professional. CDMP – Certified Data Management Professional, DGSP – Data Governance & Stewardship Professional.