Program Manager - Data and GIS Governance

Accord Technologies Inc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Accord Technologies Inc. seeks a Senior Program Manager for Data and GIS Governance in Richmond, VA. This onsite role drives data governance strategy, ensures high-quality data assets, and coordinates across business units and IT to enable enterprise decision-making.

You will lead data lifecycle management, metadata standards, and GIS governance, with hands-on ArcGIS experience; contract-based engagement requiring onsite presence near Richmond.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of data governance, data quality remediation, and lifecycle management.
• Experience leading enterprise data governance programs in large organizations.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS and related geospatial tools.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the enterprise data governance framework, ensuring consistency and accountability.
• Oversee master data management efforts for mission-critical datasets.
• Champion data lifecycle best practices from creation to archival.
• Manage metadata standards, data dictionaries, classifications, and docs.
• Drive remediation strategies for data quality with business and tech teams.
• Provide strategic direction for geospatial governance and ArcGIS usage.
• Support adoption of emerging data tools and platforms.
• Communicate complex data topics to technical and non-technical audiences; develop guidance materials.
• Facilitate cross-functional working groups on data priorities and policies.

Skills

Data quality

Data lifecycle

Data governance

ArcGIS

FME

Tools

ArcGIS

FME

Job description

Job Title: Program Manager - Data and GIS Governance

Location: Richmond, VA (Pnly Local Candidates)

Type: W2 Contract

Only qualified Senior Data Governance Program Manager GIS, ArcGIS candidates located near the Richmond, VA area will be considered due to the role requiring an onsite presence

Required Skills

• Data quality remediation and enhancement experience (8 Years)
• Data lifecycle management experience (8 Years)
• Data governance experience (8 Years)

Preferred Skills

• ArcGIS platform experience (5 Years)
• Safe Software FME experience (5 Years)

About the role: The Associate Program Manager for Data and GIS Governance plays a critical role within client s enterprise data management initiatives. This position drives the strategy, coordination, and execution of data governance, GIS governance, and master data management activities across a large, complex organization. The Associate Program Manager ensures client s data assets are high-quality, well managed, properly stewarded, and leveraged effectively to support enterprise decision-making, operational efficiency, and long-term digital transformation goals.

Candidates must demonstrate seasoned expertise in enterprise data programs, data lifecycle management, and remediation of data quality challenges within similarly sized public or private organizations. Proficiency with the ArcGIS platform and related tools is essential for supporting client s geospatial data ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Participate in client s enterprise data governance framework, ensuring consistency, accountability, and effective data stewardship.
• Oversee master data management efforts supporting mission-critical datasets.
• Champion data lifecycle best practices from creation and storage to archival ensuring alignment with regulatory, operational, and security requirements.
• Manage and mature metadata standards, data dictionaries, classification systems, and documentation practices.
• Drive remediation strategies for data quality issues by collaborating closely with business units, technical teams, and subject matter experts.
• Provide strategic direction for geospatial governance, ArcGIS platform utilization, and integration of GIS capabilities into enterprise processes.
• Support adoption of emerging data tools, technologies, and platforms, ensuring client remains modern, efficient, and data-driven.
• Communicate complex data topics clearly to technical and non-technical audiences; develop training, guidance materials, and governance communications.
• Facilitate cross-functional working groups, ensuring alignment on data priorities and policies