Data Governance Lead-12 Months Contract-Remote opportunity-Direct Customer.

Greetings from Accion Labs,

• Execute data governance initiatives with clear timelines, ownership, and deliverables.
• Implement governance processes across Azure data platforms including Microsoft Purview, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, Azure SQL, and Data Lake.
• Manage data cataloging, metadata management, data lineage, stewardship models, policies, and data quality frameworks.
• Create and maintain documentation including data quality rules, governance procedures, process guides, and clarification notes.
• Work closely with business and technical teams to define priorities, resolve blockers, and track progress.
• Support governance council meetings by preparing materials, documenting decisions, and ensuring action items are completed.
• Provide regular status updates highlighting progress, risks, and business value.
• Stay focused on assigned governance and analytics priorities and deliver measurable improvements.

• 3–6 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Quality, Metadata Management, or Analytics Governance.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview for data cataloging, lineage, and governance.
• Experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics / Azure Databricks, Azure SQL, and Data Lake environments.
• Strong understanding of data stewardship, data quality rules, metadata, lineage, and governance frameworks.
• Ability to work independently, execute defined priorities, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Banking / Financial Services domain experience preferred.
• Prior consulting or client-facing experience is a plus.

Education:
Bachelor s degree in computer science, information Systems, or related discipline.

This role is open to W2 or those seeking Corp-Corp employment. 
The salary range for this role is 100-120 k/annum or Corp-Corp rates please contact the recruiter. 
In addition to other benefits, Accion Labs offers a comprehensive benefits package, with Accion covering 65% of the medical, dental, and Vision Premiums for employees, their spouses, and dependent children enrolling in the Accion-provided plans.