Data Governance Lead

Overview

Design and roll out data governance framework, aligning policies with legal, privacy and security.

Key Responsibilities

• data governance
• framework design
• policy development
• data quality
• governance tools
• stakeholder engagement

Tasks

-Define and track KPIs to assess framework rollout progress, data quality trends, and policy adoption. -Design, implement, and lead the rollout of a pragmatic, scalable, and adaptable enterprise Data Governance Framework. -Lead the Data Governance Council and Data Steward Forums to sustain engagement and drive accountability. -Lead the creation, approval, and adoption of data policies in close collaboration with Legal, Privacy, Security, GRC, and the Data Team. -Embed governance by design into data pipelines, platforms, and data product development. -Establish enterprise-wide data quality standards, metrics, and processes for issue detection and remediation. -Champion accountability and ownership of key data elements across the organization. -Empower domain-aligned data stewards and owners by providing guidance, training, and governance tools. -Develop supporting policy and standards architecture (e.g., data classification, metadata management, data access and usage policies). -Develop control frameworks to assess compliance and maturity across data domains. -Recommend and support the implementation of data governance tooling (e.g., catalog, lineage, glossary, policy manager) in partnership with the Data Team. -Ensure alignment of governance policies with regulatory and contractual requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, internal risk policies). -Collaborate with business unit leaders, product managers, and engineers to operationalize governance policies across systems and workflows. -Drive adoption of governance principles across federated data teams through forums, working groups, and training. -Support change management initiatives to increase understanding, adoption, and integration of governance practices into daily operations.

Requirements

• data governance
• collibra
• gdpr
• dcam
• leadership
• 5-8 years

What You Bring

-Clearly articulate the business value and regulatory importance of data governance to technical and non-technical stakeholders. -Deep expertise in designing and implementing data governance frameworks, policies, and standards. -Strong cross-functional leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to drive alignment across Legal, Privacy, Security, GRC, and Data teams. -Proven ability to communicate complex governance concepts to varied audiences and influence adoption. -Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and AI governance standards. -Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Management Information Systems (MIS), Software Development, or a related technical field. -5 to 8 years of experience in data governance or enterprise data management roles. -DCAM, CDMP, or equivalent data governance certification is a plus. -Experience leading data governance initiatives in a federated or hub-and-spoke data organization. -Familiarity with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica) and modern data platforms.

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-Offers integrated solutions across construction, agriculture, and transportation. -Cutting-edge technology streamlines workflows and improves efficiency. -Provides both hardware and software solutions, focusing on automation, geospatial data, and real-time analytics. -Notable projects include smart city infrastructure, autonomous vehicles, and precision farming systems. -Played a key role in developing GPS technology and transforming resource management. -Solutions help achieve higher productivity, safety, and sustainability.

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