Data Governance Specialist

About Our Client:The organization operates globally in the business, legal, and financial services sectors, providing knowledge-based solutions to clients across over 140 jurisdictions. It addresses challenges in managing complex data environments by implementing enterprise-wide data governance strategies that ensure data is trusted, discoverable, and used responsibly. About the Opportunity:The DATA GOVERNANCE SPECIALIST role is focused on supporting the implementation and ongoing maturation of the enterprise data governance program within a federated operating model. The position partners with business and technology teams to establish consistent governance practices, strengthen data ownership and accountability, improve metadata and data quality, and ensure compliance with privacy, retention, and risk requirements. This role is crucial for promoting data governance adoption, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and maintaining high standards for data management across the organization. Responsibilities:Support implementation and maturation of the data governance frameworkDevelop and maintain data governance policies, standards, and proceduresFacilitate governance councils, stewardship forums, and working groupsTrack initiatives, decisions, risks, and remediation activitiesPromote governance awareness and adoptionIdentify and document Data Owners and Business Data StewardsFacilitate stewardship onboarding and trainingClarify governance roles and accountabilityCoordinate stewardship activities across domains and functionsEscalate unresolved stewardship issuesSupport development and maintenance of business glossaries and metadataEstablish metadata standards and governance workflowsCoordinate metadata collection and validationMonitor metadata completeness and compliancePromote use of enterprise data catalog toolsSupport implementation of data quality policies and controlsFacilitate identification and escalation of data quality issuesCoordinate remediation effortsTrack data quality trends and report performanceSupport alignment with regulatory, privacy, records retention, and risk requirementsAssist with governance assessments, audits, and compliance reviewsMaintain governance documentation for auditsCollaborate with diverse stakeholders including business, technology, security, privacy, legal, compliance, and risk teamsCommunicate governance standards and program objectivesDevelop training and guidance materialsDrive adoption of governance processes through educationDefine and track governance KPIs and stewardship metricsProduce governance dashboards and reportsMonitor governance maturity and recommend improvementsReport risks, trends, and adoption metrics to leadership Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Business, Information Systems, Data Management, Analytics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)Preferred certification such as CDMP or comparable data management credential3-5 years of experience in data governance, data quality, metadata management, business analysis, risk management, compliance, or records managementPractical experience applying privacy laws such as GDPR and/or CCPAExperience with governance and catalog platforms like Informatica Data Catalog, Informatica CDGC, Microsoft Purview, Collibra, Alation, or similarProficient in SQL for data analysisKnowledge of DAMA-DMBOK principles and governance best practicesFamiliarity with metadata management, business glossaries, data catalogs, and data lineageStrong stakeholder management and facilitation skillsExcellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to influence without direct authorityStrong organizational and project coordination skillsAbility to document policies, standards, and procedures clearly Pay Range and Compensation Package:The salary range for this specific role will be 34,599.76 to 50,254.62 gross per year. The final salary will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, and role scope, in line with a gender-neutral compensation framework. Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin. Note:RemoteHunter is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.