Data Governance Product Owner

Veriipro; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Veriipro seeks an experienced Data Governance Product Owner to lead the product vision and execution for data governance platforms. The role requires 6+ years of experience and focuses on collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

The ideal candidate possesses strong product ownership skills, familiarity with tools like Collibra and Jira, and a solid understanding of Agile methodologies. This position is crucial for driving the success of metadata management initiatives in a structured environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Data Governance, Product Management, or related domains.
• Hands-on experience with data lineage, metadata management, and data governance platforms.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data trends.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap for data governance platforms.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver requirements for metadata solutions.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of data governance capabilities.

Skills

Data Governance

Product Management

Agile Methodologies

Data Lineage

Metadata Management

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Tools

Collibra

Informatica

Jira

Trello

Job description

Role Summary

Experienced Data Governance Product Owner responsible for defining and driving the product vision, roadmap, and delivery of enterprise metadata and data governance platforms. Acts as a key bridge between business stakeholders and engineering teams to ensure successful delivery of scalable data governance solutions.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap for enterprise data governance and metadata management platforms
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define and deliver requirements for centralized metadata ingestion, management, and retrieval solutions (e.g., EDM Metadata Hub)
• Drive feature ideation, validation, and prioritization based on business value and stakeholder needs
• Manage and prioritize product backlog, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and delivery milestones
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives
• Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure clear communication and delivery alignment
• Facilitate stakeholder feedback sessions to validate features and ensure solution effectiveness
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of data governance capabilities, ensuring timely and high-quality execution
• Collaborate on integration of metadata and governance solutions across enterprise systems via APIs
• Analyze data usage, trends, and product metrics to support informed product decisions and continuous improvement

Technical & Functional Skills

• 6+ years of experience in Data Governance, Product Management, or related domains
• Hands‑on experience with data lineage, metadata management, and data governance platforms (e.g., Collibra, Informatica)
• Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies, including backlog and sprint management
• Proficiency in product management tools such as Jira, Trello, or similar platforms
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data trends and drive product decisions
• Basic understanding of APIs and system integration concepts
• Experience working with enterprise data platforms and governance frameworks

Core Competencies

• Strong product ownership and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Excellent communication and collaboration across cross‑functional teams
• Strong prioritization and decision‑making abilities in fast‑paced environments
• Strategic thinking with strong attention to detail in execution