Data Governance Lead

One of our Houston clients needs a skilled and experienced Data Governance Lead to define and implement a comprehensive Data Governance strategy across our client group of companies.

This role will be pivotal in fostering best practices and ensuring alignment in critical areas such as Master Data Management, Data Security, Data Quality, Data Retention, and Data Definitions and cataloging.

The Data Governance Lead will collaborate closely with business executives, data owners, and stewards to drive data maturity and excellence throughout the organization.

This will be a direct hire onsite role must be based in Houston or relocate, must be eligible to work without sponsorship now or in the future.

• Define and Implement Data Governance Strategy : Develop and execute a robust Data Governance framework aligned with the organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Lead Data Governance Initiatives : Drive initiatives related to Master Data Management, Data Security, Data Quality, Data Retention, and Data Definitions and cataloging.
• Establish Best Practices : Establish and promote best practices for data management and governance, ensuring consistency and quality across all data assets.
• Define Data Metrics and Quality Standards : Work with business stewards to document and define data metrics, quality thresholds, and performance indicators to monitor and improve data quality.
• Ensure Compliance : Coordinate with IT security, compliance, and risk teams to ensure data policies meet regulatory requirements and organizational standards. Skills and Experience
• Bachelor's Degree required, 7+ years experience in the field or in a related area or possess an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in defining and implementing Data Governance frameworks and strategies across large organizations.
• Previous experience in Data Governance Implementation as a functional lead or functional project manager.
• Deep knowledge of Master Data Management, Data Security, Data Quality, Data Retention policies, and Data Definitions and cataloging.
• Previous experience with Ataccama is a plus. Otherwise, experience with tools such as Collibra, Axon, Alation, and OneTrust would be expected.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
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