Director, Data Governance
Core
Develop and implement enterprise-wide data governance, data quality, and data management policies to ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance while supporting data mesh principles and trusted data products.
Role type
Director, Data Governance (Strategic Leadership)
Builds
Enterprise governance frameworks, data quality monitoring systems, and data stewardship communities
Domain
Data Governance & Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Data governance strategy, data quality management, metadata management, regulatory compliance (GDPR/CCPA), data mesh architecture, program management, team leadership, policy definition, stakeholder influence
Preferred skills
CDMP/DAMA certification, CIPP/US/CIPT certification, cloud-native platform experience, data privacy frameworks
Technologies
Data catalogs, lineage tracking tools, governance platforms
Responsibilities
Develop enterprise data governance strategies and policies; Establish governance structures for data product stewardship; Define data quality metrics and monitoring approaches; Partner with Legal/Security/Compliance teams; Lead governance operationalization in delivery workflows; Build and lead a community of practice for data stewards; Provide executive-level reporting on governance maturity and risks
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team management
