Data Governance / Data Retention Specialist

About the role

Our client is seeking an experienced Data Governance / Data Retention Specialist to lead critical data retention, records management, and compliance initiatives. This role is ideal for a senior professional with deep expertise in Records Information Management (RIM) and Records of Processing Activities (ROPA) who can partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen governance practices, reduce risk, and ensure regulatory compliance across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage data retention initiatives across enterprise applications.
• Analyze retention assessments to ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
• Identify data retention gaps, compliance risks, and process deficiencies.
• Develop and drive remediation plans in partnership with application and business teams.
• Recommend improvements to enhance data governance, data lifecycle management, and retention processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to establish effective retention strategies and governance standards.
• Support audits, compliance reviews, and reporting related to data retention activities.

Requirements

• Strong experience with Records Information Management (RIM) - Required
• Strong experience with Records of Processing Activities (ROPA) - Required
• Expert knowledge of data retention regulations, compliance, and governance frameworks
• Experience with data lifecycle management and enterprise data governance
• Proven ability to implement and manage data retention solutions
• Strong analytical skills with experience identifying compliance gaps and developing remediation strategies
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Qualifications

• Information Governance Professional (IGP)
• Certified Records Manager (CRM)
• Certified Information Professional (CIP)
• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
• Data Governance & Stewardship Professional (DGSP)

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in strengthening enterprise data governance, improving regulatory compliance, and influencing long-term information management strategy within a highly collaborative environment. If you have a passion for data governance, records management, and compliance, we'd like to hear from you.