PTR Global · 1 month ago
Data Governance Lead
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expPTR Global is seeking a Data Governance Lead who will be responsible for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of data governance practices across the organization. This role involves developing governance frameworks to ensure high-quality data management and compliance with regulations, while acting as a liaison between technology and enterprise functions.
Information Technology & Services
Hiring Manager
Matt Gantt
Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable data governance frameworks and policies covering classification, metadata, data quality, stewardship, retention, access, and lifecycle management
Update and extend existing security-focused policies to cover enterprise data governance (NIST-aligned)
Build practical SOPs for data quality, classification, lifecycle, and retention
Develop policies and training for AI acceptable use, master data, and third-party data sharing
Ensure governance standards are maintained, reviewed, and adapted in response to evolving regulations and business needs
Gain a working understanding of all regulatory and legal requirements related to your role/work product and ensure that those requirements are met
Operationalize data governance processes across the data lifecycle, ensuring compliance, accountability, and traceability
Enable automation of governance workflows using established platforms and recommended AI tools
Define and maintain dashboards and reporting mechanisms to measure compliance, policy adoption, and data quality outcomes
Implement automated monitoring for data governance compliance
Establish regular audit processes for data handling practices and vendor compliance
Serve as the primary liaison between the data governance function and enterprise functions including Security, Privacy, Compliance, Audit, and Legal
Partner with Data Owners, Data Stewards, and business stakeholders to define roles, responsibilities, and accountability for data
Facilitate governance forums, data councils, and stewardship communities of practice to ensure alignment and transparency
Provide regular reporting to executive leadership on data governance compliance status
Interface with regulatory bodies and external auditors as required
Define and manage governance KPIs and OKRs, including data quality scores, issue resolution cycle times, and policy adoption metrics
Identify and close gaps in governance coverage, execution, and tool adoption
Stay current on industry best practices, emerging data technologies (AI/ML, cloud-native data platforms), and evolving regulatory landscapes
Conduct regular risk assessments of data governance program effectiveness
Implement continuous improvement processes based on incident analysis and regulatory changes
Qualification
Required
4 Year/bachelor's degree in information systems, Business Administration, Technology Governance, or a related field
10 years of experience in technology governance, policy development, or enterprise portfolio oversight
Experience implementing or scaling data governance frameworks within mid-to-large organizations
Deep understanding of data governance and management frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM, COBIT)
Strong knowledge of data quality, metadata management, master data, reference data, and lineage practices
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks impacting data (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, SOX)
Experience aligning data governance policies with security, privacy, and compliance requirements
Proven ability to document, operationalize, and continuously improve governance processes
Hands-on experience with governance and workflow automation tools (e.g., Jira, M365 and AI tools)
Analytical acumen to measure governance performance and drive actionable improvements
Excellent communication skills to influence both technical and business stakeholders
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to navigate competing priorities and regulatory requirements
Preferred
Master's degree is a related field
Company
PTR Global
Engage with the largest Latina-owned IT & Professional staffing provider in the U.S.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase