Data Governance Manager

Allwyn Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services provider is seeking a Data Governance Specialist to lead its enterprise data governance initiatives. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in data governance and management, with strong knowledge of governance frameworks and tools like Microsoft Purview. Responsibilities include developing strategies, managing policies, and collaborating with teams to ensure data quality and compliance. This role is remote with occasional travel to New York or Washington DC for key meetings.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data governance or related fields.
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and data lifecycle management.
• Hands-on experience with metadata management and data quality tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive data governance strategy.
• Create and maintain a detailed data governance roadmap.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to define data ownership.

Skills

Data governance frameworks

Data management

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Job description

Data Governance Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Governance Specialist to lead and support our enterprise data governance initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in defining governance frameworks, developing roadmaps, and partnering with business and technical teams to ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive data governance strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Create and maintain a detailed data governance roadmap, outlining key milestones, maturity goals, and implementation steps.
• Establish and manage data governance policies, standards, and processes.
• Work closely with business stakeholders and technical teams to define data ownership, data stewardship, and data quality requirements.
• Support metadata management, data cataloging, data lineage, and classification initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve data quality, resolve data issues, and promote best practices.
• Conduct regular assessments of governance processes and recommend enhancements.
• Prepare documentation, reports, and dashboards on data governance metrics and progress.
• Stay current with industry trends and evolving regulatory requirements (e.g., privacy, security, compliance).

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, best practices, and data lifecycle management.
• Experience defining governance strategy and roadmap for enterprise environments.
• Hands‑on experience with metadata management, data cataloging, data quality tools, or MDM solutions.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements related to data.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across business and technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Purview (strong plus).
• Experience in large enterprise or public‑sector data governance programs.

Location: Remote (Prepared to travel to New York/Washington DC as needed for key meetings, workshops, and project activities)

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Information Technology and Other

Industries

• Information Technology & Services, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Software Development