Data Governance Lead, Enterprise Data Products

Highmark Health; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

enGen seeks an experienced data governance leader to drive operational leadership for a cross-functional data governance team supporting IT projects. You will create plans, manage delivery milestones, and guide transition to enterprise data products via Data Marketplace and Operational Data Councils.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, stakeholder management, and governance excellence across multiple domains, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and risk management.

Qualifications

• 5 years in a leadership or mentoring role.
• 5 years of planning, implementing, maintaining and growing capabilities within relevant discipline.
• 3 years developing, communicating and presenting concepts to varying audiences.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science or closely related discipline.
• Master’s Degree preferred in Information Technology, Management Information Systems or Computer Science.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization by managing customer expectations, planning and meetings.
• Identify issues and recommend solutions to clients and stakeholders.
• Organize, direct and coordinate cross-functional activities across teams.
• Oversee governance activities including staff not under direct managerial control.
• Apply quantitative risk assessment and contingency plans to ensure minimal delivery impact.
• Lead organization to respond to business opportunities, new technologies and compliance factors.
• Develop and implement short- and long-term departmental plans and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Data governance knowledge

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT/MIS/CS

Master’s Degree (Preferred)

Job description

enGen seeks an experienced data governance leader to drive operational leadership for a cross-functional data governance team supporting IT projects. You will create plans, manage delivery milestones, and guide transition to enterprise data products via Data Marketplace and Operational Data Councils.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, stakeholder management, and governance excellence across multiple domains, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and risk management.