Information Governance Specialist

Franklin Fitch; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organization is seeking an Information Governance Specialist to join its technology and compliance team in New York, NY. The role involves leading data migration from legacy systems to secure platforms, ensuring compliance with GDPR and governance policies. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, excellent communication abilities, and over 5 years of experience in information governance or data management. This position offers a full-time hybrid work model with a competitive salary range of $105k to $145k.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in information governance or data management.
• Strong technical skills in data migration and platform management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Migrate and remediate data from shared drives to approved secure platforms.
• Manage shared drive retirement and provisioning of collaboration systems.
• Communicate project updates and governance requirements to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Information governance

Data management

Technical skills

Stakeholder engagement

GDPR compliance

Tools

Microsoft 365

iManage

Job description

Information Governance Specialist | Full‑Time | Hybrid, NY | $105k‑$145k

A leading global organization is seeking an Information Governance Specialist to join its technology and compliance team. These roles are critical in securing sensitive data and supporting major governance initiatives.

About the Role

You will lead efforts to migrate data from legacy shared drives to secure platforms, ensuring compliance and reducing risk. This position requires strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders on high‑impact projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Migrate and remediate data from shared drives to approved secure platforms.
• Manage shared drive retirement and provisioning of collaboration systems.
• Communicate project updates and governance requirements to senior stakeholders.
• Support compliance initiatives, including GDPR and privacy‑related processes.
• Maintain defensible audit histories and ensure adherence to governance policies.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years in information governance or data management.
• Strong technical skills in data migration and platform management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Experience with governance principles and secure data handling.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and document management systems (iManage preferred).

Location

New York, NY

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