LPL Financial · 1 month ago
Vice President, Data Governance Product Manager
Fort Mill/Charlotte
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$127K/yr - $212K/yr
10+ years expLPL Financial is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S., and they are seeking a Vice President, Data Governance Product Manager to lead their data governance platform and capabilities. This role involves bridging governance strategy and technical execution, managing product roadmaps, and driving the adoption of data governance standards across the enterprise.
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Responsibilities
Define and manage the product roadmap for data governance capabilities including lineage, reconciliation, data quality, cataloging, profiling, and incident response systems
Partner with engineering and data platform teams to translate governance requirements into technical specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria
Lead the design and implementation of AI-powered data governance tools, such as the Data Catalog GPTs, which enable users to interact with metadata using natural language for faster system understanding, field mapping and SQL query generation
Oversee the development of next-generation data lineage solutions leveraging Vector Stores, Knowledge Graphs, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures to enhance traceability and transparency across data systems
Maintain and prioritize JIRA backlogs for governance development initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and stakeholder needs
Drive the build-out of governance tools and platforms, making strategic decisions between build, buy, and integration approaches
Develop, document, and promote data governance standards, policies, and best practices across the organization
Collaborate with data stewards, business units, and compliance teams to understand requirements and ensure governance solutions meet operational needs
Establish and track KPIs for governance capability adoption, data quality improvements, and incident resolution performance
Create and deliver training programs to promote awareness and adoption of governance tools and standards
Gather user feedback, analyze usage patterns, and iterate on governance capabilities to enhance user experience and effectiveness
Evaluate and manage relationships with governance tool vendors, ensuring optimal performance and value delivery
Maintain comprehensive documentation for governance processes, tools, and standards to support audit readiness and knowledge transfer
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Business, Engineering, or a related field
At least 10 or more years of experience in data governance, data management, or data platform development, with a proven track record of delivering governance solutions
Minimum 5 or more years of experience in product ownership or product management roles, preferably with technical products or platforms
Preferred
Experience working directly with engineering teams using agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar platforms
Experience designing, implementing, or managing AI-powered data governance solutions (e.g., natural language metadata search, automated lineage tracing)
Familiarity with OpenLineage or similar open-source data lineage frameworks is highly desirable
Demonstrated experience developing and managing product roadmaps for data or analytics capabilities
Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and best practices (DCAM, Dama DMBOK), including hands-on experience with governance tools and technologies
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced, complex environment
Experience in financial services or other highly regulated industries preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present to both technical and executive audiences
Track record of driving adoption and change management for technical solutions
Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern data architectures
Familiarity with metadata management, data lineage, and data quality tools such as Collibra, Alation, Atlan, Informatica, or AWS DataZone a plus
Benefits
401K matching
Health benefits
Employee stock options
Paid time off
Volunteer time off
Company
LPL Financial
LPL Financial provides investment solutions and tools for independent financial advisors.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.5B2025-03-31Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
2024-06-03Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2010-11-18IPO
Leadership Team
Rich Steinmeier
Chief Executive Officer
Sid Vyas
Chief Technology Officer/EVP
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