Product Manager - Data Classification

Optomi; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Data Classification Product Manager to lead the strategy and development of a comprehensive data classification framework. This role will involve collaborating with various departments to define and implement data governance policies, ensuring compliance with regulations like HIPAA and GDPR. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a solid background in product management, particularly within enterprise data governance. Join this forward-thinking organization to make a significant impact on data protection and governance initiatives.

Benefits

Medical insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Product Manager in data governance.
• Strong understanding of data classification and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Define and champion the enterprise data classification product vision.
• Collaborate with compliance stakeholders to maintain policy alignment.

Skills

Product Management

Data Governance

Compliance Knowledge

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Data Classification

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Governance

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems

Tools

Microsoft Purview

M365 Compliance Center

Power BI

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Base pay range

$125,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Optomi, in partnership with a leading networks solutions organization is seeking a Data Classification Product Manager, to lead the strategy, development, and enterprise-wide adoption of a data classification framework. As the product owner of this strategic capability, the product manager will partner with Compliance, Security, Legal, IT, and Business Units to define and drive implementation of data governance policies and enablement through tools.

The right person will:

• Define and champion the enterprise data classification product vision, goals, and roadmap.
• Translate legal, regulatory, and business needs into actionable product features and priorities.
• Own and manage the product backlog, prioritizing enhancements and integrations that improve compliance and reduce risk.
• Serve as the primary liaison between stakeholder groups including Legal, IT, Security, Records Management, and business departments.
• Lead development of classification policies, label taxonomy, and operational standards for data protection (e.g., Confidential, Internal, Public).
• Establish governance structures to ensure sustained policy adoption and oversight.
• Collaborate with compliance stakeholders to maintain policy alignment with HIPAA, CJIS, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and other applicable standards.
• Guide technical implementation of Microsoft Purview and M365 Information Protection solutions in coordination with security and platform teams.
• Ensure that sensitivity labels, DLP policies, retention labels, and related features are configured and maintained in line with the product roadmap.

The right person will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Governance, Business Administration, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Product Manager or Product Owner in enterprise data governance or compliance-related initiatives, MCCATS TOPR M618-25-TEBS
• Strong understanding of data classification, retention, and lifecycle management in a regulated enterprise environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Purview, M365 Compliance Center, Sensitivity Labels, DLP policies, and Information Protection capabilities.
• Experience collaborating with engineering and security teams on implementation.
• Working knowledge of data protection frameworks such as NIST, CJIS, CCPA, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into technical and operational policy.
• Exceptional communication and facilitation skills; able to align diverse stakeholder group toward a common goal.
• Adept at managing competing priorities and driving cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience reporting compliance or governance metrics using tools such as Power BI.
• Certifications such as PMP, CIPP, CIPT, or other data governance/security credentials.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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