Data Governance Specialist 100% Remote

Data Governance Specialist 100% Remote

Summary

The Senior Data Governance Specialist is responsible for establishing, driving, and maturing the enterprise data governance framework. This role ensures the organization's data is trustworthy, compliant, secure, and aligned to business strategy. The Senior Specialist provides cross-pillar leadership across metadata, lineage, DQ, access governance, policies, MDM, compliance, and change-management initiatives, working with senior business partners, technical teams, Legal/Security, and audit stakeholders.

Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Management, MIS, or related field.

7 10+ years relevant experience in data governance, data management, analytics engineering, or data quality.

Deep expertise in metadata, master data, data quality, lineage, and regulatory compliance.

Hands-on experience with Atlan and Monte Carlo or comparable platforms is strongly preferred.

Strong SQL + BI background, with experience in integrating catalog/observability data into dashboards.

Proven stakeholder leadership with ability to influence senior leaders across business, engineering, Legal, Security, and Compliance.

Excellent communication and ability to simplify complex data concepts.