Data Governance Director - Hybrid

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Data Governance Director - Hybrid for a contract to hire opportunity with an International Consulting Firm located in Oshkosh, WI.

The Data Governance Director will serve as a hands-on individual contributor responsible for modernizing and advancing an enterprise data governance program. This role will update the existing governance plan to align with current business and artificial intelligence initiatives, establish scalable councils and stewardship practices, and partner closely with compliance, operational technology, information technology, and business stakeholders. The position is approximately 75% remote and 25% onsite, requiring candidates to live within a drivable distance of the Oshkosh, Wisconsin area.

Responsibilities:

• Design, update, and execute the enterprise data governance strategy, operating model, and roadmap, aligning the existing plan with current company priorities and data-led artificial intelligence transformation
• Establish and facilitate data governance councils and decision-making forums that clarify authority, accountability, escalation paths, and ownership across business and technology teams
• Build and mature the core governance pillars of data stewardship, cataloging, and policy, translating governance decisions into repeatable operating practices and measurable outcomes
• Develop data ownership, classification, metadata tagging, business glossary, data lineage, data quality, and lifecycle retention standards across the enterprise
• Lead hands-on implementation and adoption of data cataloging and governance tools, including configuration, workflow design, integration support, and rollout planning
• Partner closely with compliance, OT, IT, privacy, security, legal, analytics, and business teams to embed governance controls into day-to-day operations
• Create program maturity measures and key performance indicators (KPIs) that demonstrate governance effectiveness, adoption, risk reduction, and business value
• Enable functional data stewards through clear role definitions, practical training, standards, and ongoing support
• Ensure data used for analytics and artificial intelligence meets expectations for integrity, quality, classification, retention, and responsible use
• Support governance requirements across global operations, including Asia-Pacific (APAC), the European Union (EU), Latin America (LATAM), and Canada
• Work onsite approximately 25% of the time in the Oshkosh, Wisconsin area and remotely approximately 75% of the time

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, data management, computer science, business, or a related field
• 6+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise data governance, data architecture, data management, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience building or modernizing enterprise data governance frameworks, councils, stewardship programs, business glossaries, classification models, and retention practices
• Hands-on experience implementing or administering data cataloging, metadata management, data lineage, or governance platforms
• Strong understanding of data ownership, data quality, metadata, classification, lifecycle management, privacy, compliance, and policy controls
• Ability to influence and align stakeholders without direct reporting authority and translate technical governance concepts into clear business practices
• Builder mindset with the ability to move from strategy to implementation in a growing, evolving governance function
• Ability to work effectively with compliance, OT, IT, and global business teams
• Ability to travel to or work onsite in the Oshkosh, Wisconsin area approximately 25% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting global programs or stakeholders across APAC, the EU, the United Kingdom (UK), LATAM, and Canada
• Experience with artificial intelligence governance or preparing governed data for advanced analytics and AI use cases
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT), or Data Governance and Stewardship Professional (DGSP)

Tools and Technologies:

• Collibra, Alation, or Microsoft Purview
• Data catalogs, business glossaries, metadata repositories, and data lineage tools
• Data classification, retention, quality, and stewardship workflows
• Governance councils, operating models, policies, standards, KPIs, and maturity assessments

Pay range: $106.61 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW)

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

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ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.