Senior Data Governance Program Manager GIS, ArcGIS

Rose International; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rose International is seeking a Senior Data Governance Program Manager GIS with ArcGIS expertise to lead governance across data and geospatial domains in a hybrid Richmond, VA setting. The role emphasizes strategy, coordination, and execution of data governance and GIS governance initiatives for enterprise-scale data assets.

The candidate will ensure data quality, stewardship, and metadata standards while driving the integration of GIS capabilities into business processes and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Seasoned expertise in enterprise data programs and governance.
• Experience with ArcGIS and GIS data stewardship.
• Strong data lifecycle, quality remediation, and master data management experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in enterprise data governance framework coordinating data stewardship.
• Oversee master data management for critical datasets.
• Drive data lifecycle practices from creation to archival with regulatory and security alignment.
• Mature metadata standards, data dictionaries, and documentation practices.
• Lead remediation strategies for data quality with business and IT teams.
• Provide strategic direction for GIS governance and ArcGIS integration into enterprise processes.
• Support adoption of new data tools and platforms to keep the client data-driven.
• Develop training and governance communications for stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional working groups to align data priorities.

Skills

Data Governance

Documentation

Metadata

ArcGIS platform

Safe Software FME

Data quality remediation

Data lifecycle management

Data governance

Tools

ArcGIS

Safe Software FME

Job description

Date Posted: 08/31/2026

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 506554

Industry: Government/Staffing

Job Title: Senior Data Governance Program Manager GIS, ArcGIS

Job Location: Richmond, VA, USA, 23219

Work Model: Hybrid

Work Model Details: Hybrid- 3 Days onsite per week

Shift: M-F 8am to 5pm

Employment Type: Temporary

FT/PT: Full-Time

Estimated Duration (In months): 10

Min Hourly Rate($): 70.00

Max Hourly Rate($): 80.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: Data Governance, Documentation, Metadata

Experience Desired: ArcGIS platform experience (5 yrs); Safe Software FME experience (5 yrs); Data quality remediation and enhancement experience (8 yrs); Data lifecycle management experience (8 yrs); Data governance experience (8 yrs)

C2C is not available

Job Description

***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

• Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.

• Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.

Benefits:

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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).