Data Governance ManagerIgnite Digital is seeking an experienced Data Governance Manager to lead and mature a Navy-aligned enterprise data governance program in the Norfolk, VA area. The candidate will oversee a team of data governance professionals, shape governance strategy, and collaborate with senior leadership to define priorities, establish standards, and monitor compliance across mission systems.
The ideal candidate brings deep data-governance expertise, strong leadership skills, and experience driving organizational adoption of governance frameworks in complex federal environments.
Key Responsibilities: Program Leadership & Strategy
- Lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of the Navy's enterprise data governance program.
- Partner with senior management to define governance priorities, objectives, and implementation roadmaps.
- Develop and oversee enterprise-wide governance frameworks, policies, standards, and stewardship models.
- Drive organizational alignment on data ownership, quality expectations, metadata standards, and governance processes.
Team Management
- Manage and mentor a team of data governance analysts and specialists.
- Assign responsibilities, oversee performance, and ensure delivery of governance initiatives.
- Build a high-performing culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and consistent operational excellence.
Governance Operations & Compliance
- Monitor compliance with data governance policies, standards, and procedures across systems and functional areas.
- Report on data governance performance, risks, and maturity metrics to senior leadership.
- Oversee documentation of business rules, data definitions, metadata structures, lineage, and quality indicators.
- Ensure consistent stewardship engagement and adherence to governance workflows.
Data Quality & Metadata Oversight
- Lead identification and remediation of data quality issues; establish KPIs and quality monitoring procedures.
- Support implementation of metadata management tools, business glossaries, and enterprise data catalogs.
- Collaborate with data owners and stewards to enforce governance standards and ensure high-quality mission data.
Training, Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
- Provide guidance and best practices to stakeholders, data owners, and stewards.
- Lead governance training, reinforcement, and communication campaigns.
- Support and facilitate governance councils, working groups, and decision-making forums.
Required Skills & Experience: - 5+ years of experience in Data Governance, including leadership or managerial responsibilities.
- Expert-level knowledge of data governance frameworks, policy development, data quality management, and metadata practices.
- Proven leadership skills, including team management and project oversight.
- Strong stakeholder management capabilities across business, technical, and executive audiences.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Experience supporting governance in regulated or federally aligned environments preferred.
Education & Certifications: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Additional certifications in data governance, data management, or analytics preferred.
Security Clearance: - Active DoW SECRET clearance required.
Salary: $120k+ to align with education and experience.
