Data Governance Manager

MSR Technology Group; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A data management company in the United States is seeking a skilled Data Governance Analyst to support the design and implementation of data governance standards. You will work closely with stakeholders to enhance metadata quality and ensure adherence to governance processes. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5–7 years of experience in data governance, along with proficiency in data catalogs like Atlan. The role emphasizes collaboration and execution to improve data discoverability and governance practices.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in data governance, metadata management, analytics/data platform support.
• Experience with data catalogs (Atlan preferred; Collibra, Alation acceptable).
• Strong understanding of metadata, data domains, governance concepts, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support catalog implementation and curate glossary terms.
• Execute governance processes and onboard domains.
• Assist with role‑based access control and validate permissions.

Skills

Metadata curation

Stakeholder facilitation

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s in Information Systems, Data Management, Business Analytics

Tools

Atlan

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

The Data Governance Analyst (Contractor) will provide hands‑on support for the design, implementation, and adoption of the Atlan data catalog. This role is delivery‑focused and execution‑oriented, supporting defined governance outcomes over a fixed engagement period. The contractor will work closely with business stakeholders, data teams, and technical resources to curate metadata, support governance processes, and help operationalize catalog usage.

This role is not intended to define long‑term strategy, but rather to execute agreed‑upon governance standards, processes, and implementation plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Atlan Platform & Metadata Management: Support catalog implementation, curate glossary terms, technical metadata, ownership assignments, tags/classifications, and validate lineage.
• Business Glossary & Standards: Maintain glossary, align business terms to technical assets, and support review workflows.
• Governance Process Enablement: Execute governance processes, onboard domains, document procedures, and track activities.
• Data Governance & Domain Enablement: Partner with owners/stewards, define domain models, and support stewardship workflows.
• RBAC & Access Support: Assist with role‑based access control, validate permissions, and support audits.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise between teams, support governance groups, improve metadata quality, and track adoption metrics.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Information Systems, Data Management, Business Analytics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5–7 years in data governance, metadata management, analytics/data platform support.
• Experience with data catalogs (Atlan preferred; Collibra, Alation acceptable).
• Strong understanding of metadata, data domains, governance concepts, and stakeholder engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Snowflake or cloud data platforms.
• BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker).
• Knowledge of data quality, privacy, compliance frameworks.

Key Skills

• Metadata curation, glossary development, stakeholder facilitation.
• Analytical thinking, process documentation, governance operations.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business language.

Success Measures

• Accurate, trusted metadata in Atlan.
• Clear ownership and stewardship across domains.
• Increased catalog adoption and usage.Improved data discoverability and understanding.
• Positive feedback from data owners, stewards, and business users.