Director of Information Governance

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, Enterprise Information Governance & Management based in United States.

• Establish and advance the enterprise information management and data governance framework, including policies, standards, roles, responsibilities, operating models, and governance processes.
• Lead strategic initiatives across enterprise data governance, metadata management, master data management, data quality, stewardship, and information lifecycle management.
• Develop long-term roadmaps and strategic priorities in partnership with senior data architecture leadership and key stakeholders.
• Establish enterprise standards for data ownership, stewardship, quality, security, consistency, and lifecycle management across institutional data domains.
• Drive implementation and adoption of governance practices across distributed stakeholders, including data trustees, data stewards, data custodians, subject matter experts, and governance groups.
• Partner with service leads and cross-functional teams to align priorities, optimize resources, and deliver effective enterprise data management services.
• Support data retention and disposal initiatives by promoting consistent execution, governance, and compliance across the organization.
• Lead data literacy and enterprise information management training programs, developing role-based education, guidance, and enablement resources.
• Translate complex data governance and technical concepts into practical recommendations and communications for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Lead transformational change initiatives that strengthen data governance maturity and improve the responsible, consistent, and secure use of enterprise information.
• Monitor competing priorities, identify opportunities for improvement, and independently advance strategic data initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
• Provide thought leadership on data structures, systems, technologies, policies, governance practices, and emerging approaches to enterprise information management.

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Systems Management, Public Policy, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in data management, business intelligence, data warehousing, or directly supporting data governance in a complex organizational environment.
• 10+ years of experience supporting data management activities across complex business processes and distributed stakeholder groups is preferred.
• 7+ years of experience working with Collibra data governance software is preferred.
• Experience with enterprise reporting platforms such as Tableau or OBIEE, or experience working with major ERP platforms such as PeopleSoft or Workday.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise data governance principles, data management practices, data quality, metadata management, data lifecycle management, and enterprise information systems.
• Experience developing strategic plans and roadmaps involving cloud-based solutions, data warehouses, relational databases, and modern data platforms such as Snowflake.
• Strong SQL skills, including the ability to read, understand, and write SQL queries.
• Strong background in data analytics and an understanding of enterprise data structures, systems, software, and management practices.
• Demonstrated experience leading transformational change programs and driving adoption of new governance processes across complex organizations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain sophisticated technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and senior leaders.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence diverse business and functional groups toward shared outcomes.
• Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams, manage competing priorities, and operate effectively within a complex organizational environment.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and advance strategic initiatives with limited direction.
• Experience supervising, evaluating, or developing training and workforce enablement programs is preferred.

• Annual base salary range of $170,000–$190,000 USD, with offers determined based on factors including experience, education, skills, responsibilities, internal equity, and market considerations.
• Opportunity to lead enterprise-wide data governance and information management initiatives within a complex, globally connected environment.
• Ability to influence data strategy, governance maturity, data quality, and responsible information use at an organizational level.
• Opportunities to lead data literacy, training, and organizational change initiatives.