Program Manager - Data and GIS Governance
Contract W2
Contract Independent
12 Months
No Travel Required
Hybrid
$70 - $75/hr
KnackHook, LLC
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Skills
- Data Quality
- ArcGIS
- Data Management
- GIS
- Data Governance
- GIS Governance
Summary
Program Manager - Data and GIS Governance
Contract
Richmond, VA, Hybrid
Senior Data Governance Program Manager GIS, ArcGIS candidates located near the Richmond, VA area will be considered due to the role requiring an onsite presence
Must have Data Governance, Documentation, Metadata
Contract
Richmond, VA, Hybrid
Senior Data Governance Program Manager GIS, ArcGIS candidates located near the Richmond, VA area will be considered due to the role requiring an onsite presence
Must have Data Governance, Documentation, Metadata
Required Skills:
• Data quality remediation and enhancement experience (8 Years)
• Data lifecycle management experience (8 Years)
• Data governance experience (8 Years)
Preferred Skills:
• ArcGIS platform experience (5 Years)
• Safe Software FME experience (5 Years)
About the role: The Associate Program Manager for Data and GIS Governance plays a critical role within client’s enterprise data management initiatives. This position drives the strategy, coordination, and execution of data governance, GIS governance, and master data management activities across a large, complex organization. The Associate Program Manager ensures client’s data assets are high-quality, well managed, properly stewarded, and leveraged effectively to support enterprise decision-making, operational efficiency, and long-term digital transformation goals.
Candidates must demonstrate seasoned expertise in enterprise data programs, data lifecycle management, and remediation of data quality challenges within similarly sized public or private organizations. Proficiency with the ArcGIS platform and related tools is essential for supporting client’s geospatial data ecosystem.
Responsibilities:
• Participate in client’s enterprise data governance framework, ensuring consistency, accountability, and effective data stewardship.
• Oversee master data management efforts supporting mission-critical datasets.
• Champion data lifecycle best practices — from creation and storage to archival — ensuring alignment with regulatory, operational, and security requirements.
• Manage and mature metadata standards, data dictionaries, classification systems, and documentation practices.
• Drive remediation strategies for data quality issues by collaborating closely with business units, technical teams, and subject matter experts.
• Provide strategic direction for geospatial governance, ArcGIS platform utilization, and integration of GIS capabilities into enterprise processes.
• Support adoption of emerging data tools, technologies, and platforms, ensuring client remains modern, efficient, and data-driven.
• Communicate complex data topics clearly to technical and non-technical audiences; develop training, guidance materials, and governance communications.
• Facilitate cross-functional working groups, ensuring alignment on data priorities and policies
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
- Dice Id: 91171323
- Position Id: 9075059
- Posted 13 hours ago
Company Info
KnackHook is a prominent provider of comprehensive corporate solutions, offering a diverse range of services such as software development, recruitment solutions, and personalized learning programs tailored for both core software and emerging technologies.
With a strong emphasis on excellence, we excel in delivering top-tier services to clients across the globe, assisting them in navigating and thriving within the dynamic landscape of modern business competition.
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