Data Stewardship Governance Lead

About the role

The Data Stewardship & Governance Lead is an individual contributor role and the operational backbone of NVA’s enterprise data governance program. Reporting to the Director, Data Governance, this person works closely with data stewards, data owners, and data product owners across the organization to ensure consistent application of data governance standards, policies, and best practices. The Lead owns NVA’s data catalog and data definitions in Microsoft Purview, champions data governance processes across departments, coordinates the Data Governance Committee, and serves as the day-to-day enforcer and advocate of a strong data culture throughout the enterprise. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, organized, and credible data professional who thrives on driving accountability, clarity, and consistency in how data is defined, managed, and used across a large, multi-site organization.

National Veterinary Associates is one of the largest and most respected communities of veterinary hospitals in the world, operating nearly 1,000 hospitals in North America, including in all 50 states, and caring for 8,000,000+ animals annually. NVA is backed by JAB Holding, a