Data Governance Project Manager (contract)

Talan Group; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range US$100,000 - US$155,000

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

15 days of paid vacation per year

8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days

Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans

Job summary

An international consulting firm is seeking a Data Governance Project Manager in Jersey City, NJ, to support regulatory initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in data governance and regulatory compliance, with strong project management skills. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k) plan and paid vacation. Candidates will be involved in data lifecycle governance in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in GRC, Data Governance, or Regulatory Compliance.
• Experience with data lifecycle management and records management.
• Demonstrated ability to create governance documentation.
• Strong project management skills.
• Familiarity with risk acceptance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the NYDFS 500.13(b) compliance program.
• Conduct scoping workshops to identify in-scope applications.
• Define data disposal requirements and governance standards.
• Develop end-to-end disposal procedures.
• Manage testing activities and produce testing reports.

Skills

Data Governance

Regulatory Compliance

Cybersecurity Controls

Project Management

Communication Skills

Job description

Data Governance Project Manager (contract)

Talan is an international consulting group in innovation and transformation through technology. For 20 years, Talan has been advising companies and administrations. The group supports them and implements their transformation and innovation projects internationally.

Present on five continents, the group achieved a turnover of 600 million euros in 2023 than 5,000 consultants and aims to exceed the one billion € turnover mark by 2025. The group puts innovation at the heart of its development and intervenes in areas related to the technological changes of large groups, such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Intelligence, Web3, Metaverse, Blockchain or IoT.

Job Description

We are seeking aData GovernanceProject Manager to support one of our key CIB clients on a regulatory program focused on NYDFS 23 NYCRR 500.13(b). The ideal candidate will have strong experience in data governance, records management, regulatory compliance, and cybersecurity controls, and be capable of leading cross‑functional initiatives with Risk, Legal, IT, and Data Governance teams.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on critical regulatory initiatives, contribute to the bank’s data lifecycle governance, and help strengthen the organization’s compliance posture in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Role and responsibilities

• Lead the NYDFS 500.13(b) compliance program, including annual attestation, documentation, and evidence collection.
• Conduct scoping workshops with Business, IT, and Data Governance to identify in-scope applications containing NPI/PII data.
• Define and document data disposal requirements, retention rules, and governance standards for all relevant applications.
• Develop end‑to‑end disposal procedures including RACI, controls, evidence frameworks, and compliance checkpoints.
• Coordinate risk acceptance documentation where data disposal is not feasible, working with Risk, Legal, and Technology partners.
• Manage testing activities and produce testing reports for 2025 applications, ensuring controls operate as designed.
• Prepare SIAP closing packages and annual compliance deliverables for 2024 and 2025.
• Provide ongoing project coordination, reporting, and stakeholder alignment to ensure timely and accurate execution.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in GRC, Data Governance, or Regulatory Compliance within financial services.
• Experience with data lifecycle management, records management, retention schedules, and legal holds.
• Demonstrated ability to create governance documentation: processes, RACI, controls, and evidence frameworks.
• Strong project management skills, with experience coordinating cross‑functional stakeholders (Risk, Legal, IT, Data).
• Familiarity with risk acceptance processes and regulatory attestation packages.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex regulatory requirements into clear deliverables.
• Prior experience within a banking, CIB, or regulated environment is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of NYDFS 23 NYCRR Part 500, particularly Section 500.13(b) on data disposal and retention is a PLUS.

At Talan, we invest in our employees' well‑being and empower them with benefits, including:

• 💵 The salary range for this role is US$100,000 - US$155,000
• 💸401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• 🌴15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
• 📴8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
• ❤️🩹Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
• 🦺Voluntary STD and LTD

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.