Data Governance Lead

ROLE SUMMARY
We are seeking an experienced data governance professional to help drive our
existing enterprise data governance program forward. This role is strategy and
policy focused not a solutions or platform implementation role. You will
create and refine governance policies, advance our governance framework in
partnership with our Central Data Office, and serve as a trusted advisor to
senior leadership on data governance direction. This is not a hands-on tool
administration or migration/build role.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Create, refine, and maintain enterprise data governance policies, standards,
and procedures
- Partner with our Central Data Office and Governance Lead to advance the
data governance program's roadmap and maturity
- Advise senior leadership on data governance strategy, translating complex
data concepts into clear, actionable guidance for both technical and
non-technical audiences
- Balance business/customer needs against governance requirements, improving
governance practices where it benefits the organization at scale
- Collaborate across IT, business operations, and governance stakeholders to
drive adoption and enforcement of governance policy
- Manage multiple governance initiatives and priorities simultaneously in a
fast-paced environment

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Proven experience creating data governance policy and driving governance
strategy/program direction (not primarily platform implementation,
migration, or BI/reporting delivery)
- Strong leadership, relationship-building, and communication skills,
including experience advising senior/executive leadership
- Systems-level thinking able to identify and drive sustainable data
solutions across major projects and business units
- Initiative-driven, hands-on, comfortable stepping in beyond the defined
scope of the role
- Strong understanding of data governance principles, procedures, and
standards (data integrity, quality, compliance)
- Understanding of data privacy and security regulations

NICE TO HAVE
- Exposure to Collibra and Snowflake
- Basic SQL query creation/editing
- Comfort editing Wiki/HTML content and setting up SharePoint lists
- Working knowledge of Power BI and strong Excel skills
- Proficiency leading/facilitating/hosting sessions via Zoom, Mural, and
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