Urgent Role: Program Manager - Data and GIS Governance: Richmond VA 23219

Title/Role: Program Manager - Data and GIS Governance 

Worksite address: Richmond VA 23219

Interview Type: In Person Only

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

· 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.

· 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.

Qualifications:

· Extensive experience leading enterprise data programs within a large organization.

· Deep understanding of data governance principles, frameworks, and industry best practices.

· Proven capability in managing the full data lifecycle within complex organizational structures.

· Expertise in metadata management, data quality enhancement, and building sustainable data documentation processes.

· Strong problem‑solving skills with a track record of designing scalable processes and governance mechanisms.

· Ability to translate abstract or technically complex concepts into approachable, actionable insights.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills for executive‑level and cross‑functional engagement.