Data Governance Specialist (Consultant)

Role: Data Governance Specialist (Consultant)

Duration: 12+ Months

Location: Chicago, IL (hybrid)

Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Data Governance Specialist (Consultant) to support the development, enhancement, and maintenance of enterprise data governance policies, standards, and processes. This role is responsible for ensuring governing documentation aligns with internal policies and regulatory expectations. The ideal candidate will work closely with Data Governance Leads, business stakeholders, and management teams to gather input, develop recommendations, manage governance operations, and document governance-related feedback. This role is instrumental in reinforcing governance discipline, improving data risk management, and supporting enterprise data strategy execution.

Key Responsibilities:
- Design, refine, and maintain enterprise data governance policies, standards, and process documentation in alignment with internal requirements and best practices.
- Ensure all governing documentation (policies, standards, process guides) is current, consistent, and aligned with enterprise data strategy.
- Collaborate with Data Governance Leads, business unit representatives, and key stakeholders to understand needs, gather feedback, and ensure governance deliverables are actionable and relevant.
- Document stakeholder input, policy change requests, and related decisions in a centralized Data Governance Feedback Tracker to ensure transparency and traceability.
- Partner with management and business units to co-develop recommendations for improving governance policies, standards, and frameworks.
- Support internal compliance by aligning governance deliverables with enterprise policies, risk controls, and applicable regulatory standards.