Lead Data Governance / Architect

Role : Data Governance Architect / Lead

Location : Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)

Data Governance Architect / Lead

Purpose: Lead the design and implementation of the organization''s Data Governance framework, operating model, and governance roadmap to improve data control, accountability, compliance, and business value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and implement the Data Governance framework, charter, operating model, and stakeholder RACI.

• Establish governance standards for metadata, business glossary, stewardship, classification, access, Data Quality and policy compliance.

• Align governance practices with regulatory and privacy requirements, including DPDP readiness.

• Lead DG tool assessment, selection support, onboarding, and implementation oversight.

• Drive onboarding of data owners and data stewards across business and technology teams.

• Define governance KPIs, control metrics, audit mechanisms, and continuous improvement plans.

• Conduct governance assessments and translate findings into phased implementation roadmaps.

• Run governance committees, stakeholder reviews, awareness sessions, and change management activities.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of enterprise Data Governance frameworks, operating models, and controls.

• Experience with metadata management, business glossary, lineage, stewardship, and policy management.

• Understanding of data privacy, compliance, and access governance concepts.

• Strong stakeholder management, workshop facilitation, and documentation skills.

• Ability to define governance metrics, implementation plans, and target operating models.

Preferred Experience: 8-12 Years

• Experience leading enterprise DG programs across multiple business domains.

• Exposure to DG and DQ platforms such as Collibra, Microsoft Purview, Alation, Informatica, or similar tools.

• Experience working with legal, risk, security, and business leadership teams.

• Familiarity with modern cloud and lakehouse environments.

Familiarity with data privacy regulations like GDPR, DPDPA, CCPA, HIPAA etc