Job Title: Program Manager - Data and GIS Governance
Location: 1401 E Broad St Richmond VA 23219
Status: Full-time, Contract
Yakshna Solutions, Inc., (YSI) is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman-owned small business enterprises, headquartered in Herndon, VA, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations. YSI is committed to serving business communities as a leading IT vendor providing innovative, quality, and cost-effective IT business solutions and services.
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes the following: 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, training, and professional development assistance.
YSI is seeking a Associate Program Manager for Data and GIS Governance. This position drives the strategy, coordination, and execution of data governance, GIS governance, and master data management activities across a large, complex organization. The Associate Program Manager ensures data assets are high-quality, well managed, properly stewarded, and leveraged effectively to support enterprise decision-making, operational efficiency, and long-term digital transformation goals.
Candidates must demonstrate seasoned expertise in enterprise data programs, data lifecycle management, and remediation of data quality challenges within similarly sized public or private organizations. Proficiency with the ArcGIS platform and related tools is essential for supporting geospatial data ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in VDOT s enterprise data governance framework, ensuring consistency, accountability, and effective data stewardship.
- Oversee master data management efforts supporting missioncritical 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.
- Support adoption of emerging data tools, technologies, and platforms, ensuring VDOT remains modern, efficient, and datadriven.
- Communicate complex data topics clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences; develop training, guidance materials, and governance communications.
- Facilitate crossfunctional 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 problemsolving 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 executivelevel and crossfunctional engagement.
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