Compass Group USA · 3 months ago
DATA GOVERNANCE PRODUCT LEAD- REMOTE
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $160K/yr
6+ years expCompass Group USA is the data and artificial intelligence engine of Compass Group North America, focusing on custom solutions for food service and hospitality. The Data Governance Product Lead will drive the strategic direction and execution of the organization's data governance framework, ensuring data compliance, quality, and security while enabling data-driven decision-making across the enterprise.
AdviceFood and BeverageHospitalityProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Align governance efforts with enterprise data strategies and business objectives
Participate in defining data-related roadmaps and investment plans
Ensure governance practices support analytics, AI/ML, and digital transformation projects
Promote trustworthy, high-quality data for business intelligence and innovation
Lead governance workstreams, data councils, and product initiatives
Mentor data stewards, analysts, and governance specialists
Serve as the bridge between business units, IT, security, and compliance teams
Foster a data governance community and promote a data-first culture
Collaborate with IT, Privacy, Legal and Security teams to define and enforce role-based access controls
Oversee secure data sharing, usage policies, and audit procedures
Provide oversight and leadership to data quality initiatives and teams
Define and implement data quality rules, metrics, and issue resolution processes
Develop and maintain data governance policies, frameworks, and standards
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., CCPA, HIPAA)
Establish standards for data retention, archival, and destruction
Enable data stewardship practices across the full data lifecycle
Identify and mitigate data-related risks, including privacy, security, and usage risks
Support data risk assessments and implement proactive controls
Maintain documentation for data policies, procedures, and governance artifacts
Provide executive-level reporting on governance KPIs and program maturity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's in Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field
6+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or product leadership roles
Strong knowledge of governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation, Secoda, etc.)
Familiarity with data privacy laws and risk management frameworks
Proven experience managing cross-functional teams and driving enterprise-wide initiatives
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience in agile product ownership or data platform implementation
Preferred
Certifications in Data Governance (e.g., DCAM, CDMP) or relevant technical areas
Experience in CPG and/or food industry
Experience implementing a data governance framework, including change management activities
Experience in data management and AI
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Paid Parental Leave
Personal Leave
Company
Compass Group USA
Compass Group is redefining the food and facility services landscape with innovation and passion through the lens of what’s next.
10001+ employees
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