Senior Enterprise Data Governance Platform Lead

Diligente Technologies; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Diligente Technologies in San Francisco is seeking a seasoned Data Governance Lead to own the Enterprise Platform strategy, roadmap, and long-term scalability across the organization. You will implement data lineage, metadata management, and governance controls, ensure GDPR/CCPA compliance, and drive AI-enabled capabilities within governed data platforms.

The role requires 10+ years in data governance, strong stakeholder influence, and hands-on experience with governance tools like Collibra,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or enterprise data platform roles.
• Proven experience leading Enterprise Platforms or programs.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks and operating models.
• Experience implementing AI-enabled capabilities within governed data platforms.
• Understanding of responsible AI principles and governance controls.
• Deep knowledge of data privacy laws and regulatory compliance requirements (GDPR, CCPA).
• Experience in audit, risk, and regulatory oversight environments.
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive enterprise adoption.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the Enterprise Platform strategy, including roadmap, adoption, and long-term scalability.
• Establish and enforce firm-wide data governance standards, policies, and operating models.
• Provide end-to-end ownership of governance platforms such as Collibra, Atlan, Alation, and Manta.
• Lead implementation of data lineage, metadata management, and lifecycle controls.
• Drive AI implementation within governance platforms for responsible metadata enrichment and stewardship workflows.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements including GDPR, CCPA.
• Partner with stakeholders across business and technology teams to define governance priorities.
• Establish and oversee data quality frameworks, metrics, and monitoring processes.
• Drive integration of governance platforms into enterprise systems supporting analytics and AI use cases.
• Lead governance reviews, audits, and risk assessments to ensure compliance.
• Identify and mitigate data governance risks related to sensitive data.
• Promote data stewardship practices through training and organizational change management.
• Ensure platform reliability and operational effectiveness through monitoring.
• Maintain documentation supporting governance frameworks, lineage, and audit readiness.

Skills

Data governance

Enterprise platforms

Stakeholder influence

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

AI governance

Metadata management

Data privacy

Program leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/IS/Data Management

Tools

Collibra

Atlan

Alation

Manta

Job description

Diligente Technologies in San Francisco is seeking a seasoned Data Governance Lead to own the Enterprise Platform strategy, roadmap, and long-term scalability across the organization. You will implement data lineage, metadata management, and governance controls, ensure GDPR/CCPA compliance, and drive AI-enabled capabilities within governed data platforms.

The role requires 10+ years in data governance, strong stakeholder influence, and hands-on experience with governance tools like Collibra,