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ASSYST · 10 hours ago

Data Governance Product Manager

Rockville, MD

Contract

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

ASSYST is seeking a Data Governance Product Manager to support one of their clients in establishing and maturing an enterprise-wide data classification and information governance program. This role is primarily strategic and product-focused, responsible for defining vision, policies, governance models and adoption strategies for data classification across the organization.

Big DataEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Culture & Values

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Sreejith S

Responsibilities

Define and own the strategic vision, roadmap, and success measures for the data classification product

Articulate the value and benefits of a robust classification program to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Build consensus across Legal, Compliance, Security, IT, Records Management, and business teams with competing priorities

Lead the development of data classification policies, labels, taxonomy, and operational handling standards

Provide direction on sensitivity labels, DLP policies, retention labels, and related controls to ensure alignment with product strategy

Balance risk mitigation with usability by working with security teams to calibrate controls that protect data without disrupting workflows

Work closely with project managers and business analysts to align scope, timelines, requirements, and delivery outcomes

Qualification

Data governanceData classificationMicrosoft PurviewPolicy developmentStakeholder managementChange managementRegulatory knowledgeCommunication skillsFacilitation skillsDecision-making skills

Required

Proven experience leading or delivering data classification, data governance, or information protection programs

Strong understanding of classification frameworks, policy development, and enterprise change management

Experience guiding Microsoft Purview and Microsoft 365 Information Protection implementations

Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder conflict, drive consensus, and make defensible product decisions

Knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards impacting data protection and information governance

Excellent communication, facilitation, and decision-making skills across technical and business audiences

Company

ASSYST

ASSYST is a global CMMI level 3 information technology solutions provider.

Founded in 1993

Sterling, Virginia, USA

51-200 employees

http://www.assyst.net/

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