This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director of Data Governance based in the United States.
This is a high-impact leadership role focused on building and scaling enterprise data governance capabilities within a complex, federated organization. You will help translate governance strategy into operational execution, ensuring data is trusted, well-defined, and consistently managed across business and technology domains. The role sits at the intersection of data architecture, analytics, and enterprise operations, with direct influence on how data is owned, shared, and used across the organization. You will partner closely with senior leaders to embed governance practices into day-to-day workflows while enabling scalable data stewardship and accountability models. A key part of your mission will be strengthening enterprise-wide adoption of data standards, data quality frameworks, and governance tooling. This role is ideal for a strong operator who thrives in cross-functional environments and can turn governance principles into measurable, organization-wide impact.
Accountabilities:
Lead the execution and scaling of enterprise data governance programs, ensuring clear ownership, stewardship, and accountability across federated business domains.
- Operationalize the enterprise data governance operating model, including roles, decision rights, and governance frameworks.
- Partner with governance leadership to support Enterprise Data Council (EDC) operations, including preparation, tracking, and execution of decisions.
- Drive adoption of federated data stewardship and domain ownership models across business and technical teams.
- Establish and reinforce enterprise data standards, including data definitions, business glossary, and modeling practices.
- Define governance KPIs and dashboards measuring data quality, adoption, ownership, and business impact.
- Oversee implementation of governance platforms such as data catalogs, lineage tools, and data marketplaces (e.g., Informatica CDGC).
- Ensure governance practices align with AI governance, security, and compliance requirements across the enterprise.
- Embed governance processes into Product, Engineering, Network, Security, and other operational teams.
Requirements:
Experienced data governance leader with a strong ability to operationalize enterprise frameworks and drive adoption across complex, federated environments.
- 10–12+ years of experience in data, analytics, technology, or enterprise architecture with exposure to governance programs.
- Deep understanding of data ownership models, stewardship frameworks, master data management, and data standards.
- Proven experience implementing data governance in large, matrixed, or federated organizations.
- Familiarity with metadata management, data quality, lineage, and governance platforms.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and drive cross-functional alignment.
- Ability to translate governance strategy into practical execution plans, processes, and measurable outcomes.
- Experience incorporating AI governance, compliance, and responsible data usage considerations into enterprise programs.
- Strong communication and leadership skills with a track record of driving organizational change.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary aligned with national market benchmarks ($152,000–$223,000 depending on location)
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability coverage options
- Short-term and long-term incentive opportunities and bonus eligibility
- Retirement savings plans and financial wellbeing programs
- Flexible remote work opportunity within the United States
- Broad wellbeing benefits supporting physical, mental, and emotional health
- Inclusive workplace culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and innovation
- Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and fair hiring practices.