Program Manager - Data and GIS Governance - Richmond VA 23219

Yakshna Solutions, Inc.; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Training

Professional development

Job summary

Yakshna Solutions, Inc. in Richmond, VA is seeking an Associate Program Manager for Data and GIS Governance to drive strategy, coordination, and execution of data governance, GIS governance, and master data management across a large organization.

Responsibilities include overseeing data lifecycle, metadata standards, and data quality remediation, with emphasis on ArcGIS platform integration and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading enterprise data programs within a large organization.
• Deep understanding of data governance principles, frameworks, and industry best practices.
• Proven capability in managing the full data lifecycle within complex organizational structures.
• Expertise in metadata management, data quality enhancement, and building sustainable data documentation processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a track record of designing scalable processes and governance mechanisms.
• Ability to translate abstract or technically complex concepts into actionable insights.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for executive-level and cross-functional engagement.

Responsibilities

• Participate in VDOT’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 VDOT 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.

Skills

Data governance

ArcGIS

Metadata management

Data quality

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

We strive to attract and retain the brightest people and offer different job experiences with a full range of challenges and rewards.

We help companies realize and implement IT solutions strategically. Yakshna Solutions supports our client’s mission and goals by sharing our know-how, skills and knowledge. We strive to attract and retain the brightest people and offer different job experiences with a full range of challenges and rewards. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer.

Working with Yakshna gives you the opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additionally, you can build a network of peers, mentors and advance your career! We offer exciting opportunities to work with leading industry experts, business consultants and IT specialists across large government and private sector companies. The people who work in Yakshna are as diverse as our services. We recognize the crucial importance of each individual to our success and offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and innovative training.

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Aug 31 2026

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Job Description

810103 Program Manager - Data and GIS Governance

Yakshna Solutions, Inc ., (YSI)is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman-owned small business enterprises, headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations. YSI is committed to serve its business communities as a leading IT vendor providing innovative, quality, and cost-effective IT business solutions and services.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes the following: 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, training, and professional development assistance.

YSI is seeking a Associate Program Manager for Data and GIS Governance. 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 VDOT’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 VDOT’s geospatial data ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in VDOT’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 VDOT 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.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience leading enterprise data programs within a large organization.
• Deep understanding of data governance principles, frameworks, and industry best practices.
• Proven capability in managing the full data lifecycle within complex organizational structures.
• Expertise in metadata management, data quality enhancement, and building sustainable data documentation processes.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a track record of designing scalable processes and governance mechanisms.
• Ability to translate abstract or technically complex concepts into approachable, actionable insights.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for executive‑level and cross‑functional engagement.

Location: 1401 E Broad St Richmond VA 23219

Salary: $125,000-130,000 annually with benefits

US Citizen or Green card holder only

YSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.