Senior Data Governance Specialist

Responsibilities

• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and working sessions to gather requirements and support governance initiatives
• Assess how data is stored, used, and managed across systems, files, and spreadsheets
• Develop and implement data classification frameworks (e.g., Public, Internal, Confidential, Restricted)
• Define and document data handling guidelines, including access, storage, and sharing protocols
• Contribute to data lifecycle management policies, including retention and deletion standards
• Identify and mitigate common data risks such as duplication, inconsistent definitions, and uncontrolled sharing
• Support development and execution of phased data governance roadmaps
• Create documentation, policies, and training materials to support adoption
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent and high-quality implementation of governance practices

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data governance, data quality, or data management
• Working knowledge of data governance frameworks and data lifecycle management
• Experience supporting governance initiatives such as classification, ownership, and policy development
• Ability to work with both business and technical stakeholders
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Experience developing documentation such as policies, standards, and process guides
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Data Science, Business Administration, or a related field