Senior Data & GIS Governance Program Manager

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

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.