Data Governance Specialist Jobs

Explore Data Governance Specialist opportunities with organizations that rely on accurate, secure, and well-managed data. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including roles for experienced specialists who can shape data policies, improve quality, and support responsible data use.

What Does a Data Governance Specialist Do?

Data Governance Specialists help organizations define and maintain the standards, policies, and processes that guide how data is collected, managed, accessed, and protected. Depending on the employer, the work may include developing governance frameworks, documenting data ownership and definitions, setting quality controls, coordinating stewardship programs, and supporting privacy and regulatory requirements.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with data governance frameworks, metadata management, data quality, master data management, and information lifecycle practices. Useful capabilities include policy development, stakeholder communication, risk assessment, and familiarity with privacy and compliance requirements. Experience with data catalogs, governance platforms, analytics environments, and cloud data systems can also be valuable.

Career Opportunities

Data Governance Specialists work across industries such as financial services, healthcare, technology, consulting, and enterprise services. Depending on their background, they may advance into data governance leadership, data management, privacy, compliance, or broader data strategy roles. Browse current openings to compare responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation.

Find Data Governance Specialist Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search Data Governance Specialist jobs and explore roles where your expertise can help organizations make data more trusted, usable, and secure.

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$150K - $180K *

Drive the execution of comprehensive security programs, overseeing multiple teams to enhance vulnerability management, incident response, and cross-functional partnerships, while aligning with strateg...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower innovation by leading the design and delivery of scalable software solutions while mentoring developers and optimizing performance across multiple tech stacks...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $251K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of a scalable Documentum solution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize enterprise content management, ensuring alignment with...

Virginia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $210K *

Shape the future of data engineering by owning our core infrastructure and driving the technical direction of data platforms. Collaborate across teams to ensure best practices in data modeling, pipeli...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$244K - $279K *

Lead the charge in transforming data into actionable insights, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences and drive strategic initiatives through innovative data science...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform data into actionable insights as you collaborate across teams to design scalable analytical solutions. Drive innovation in a cloud-based environment, ensuring data quality and governance whi...

Worcester, MARemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$118K - $139K *

Develop innovative software solutions by leveraging your expertise in modern frameworks and agile practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and scalability while...

Pittsburgh, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$139K - $285K *

Drive the analytics engineering team to create AI-ready data solutions, ensuring trusted access to data across the organization. Lead strategic initiatives, build self-service capabilities, and foster...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $154K *

Join a dynamic team as a Document Control Supervisor, overseeing document management for construction and engineering projects. Drive process improvements, ensure compliance, and support project teams...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Drive the security of cutting-edge AI infrastructure, owning the entire security program from design to execution. Collaborate across teams to ensure robust defenses against evolving threats while arc...

San Francisco, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by managing full life cycle subcontract activities, ensuring compliance, and driving supplier performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize procurement strategie...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving HEDIS performance across all business lines, enhancing quality outcomes and operational effectiveness. Lead strategic initiatives, oversee cross-functional collaboration, an...

Harrisburg, PARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of client relationships by ensuring satisfaction, managing expectations, and delivering proactive communication. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance client performance and identi...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $165K *

Unlock potential by leading contract management for complex defense programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive proposal execution and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring c...

Arizona, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $220K *

Elevate your career by leading AI-driven software delivery transformations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify bottlenecks, design innovative solutions, and enhance product lifecycle...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $154K *

Analyze and validate complex construction schedules, ensuring project milestones are met. Collaborate with clients to assess schedule health, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies while ma...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $140K *

Champion innovative data visualization solutions to enhance strategic decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders to design, develop, and maintain impactful dashboards that simplify complex data fo...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by transforming complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate with leaders across functions to create KPIs, analyze business performance, and foster a data-driven culture through...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Engage users by designing intuitive, accessible digital experiences through research-driven UI/UX solutions. Collaborate across stakeholders to enhance usability and foster a cohesive interface that m...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $150K *

Shape your career by managing clinical research studies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones efficiently and effectively...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $193K *

Transform healthcare technology by leading product strategy and execution for a revenue integrity solution. Drive innovation, engage stakeholders, and optimize outcomes to enhance hospital operations...

Draper, UTRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career as you design and secure automated delivery pipelines, ensuring streamlined deployment and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance cloud infrastruct...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $165K *

Lead clinical data management efforts by overseeing project timelines, ensuring quality deliverables, and facilitating communication among stakeholders. Drive data integrity and compliance while mento...

Bridgewater, NJRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $210K *

Drive regulatory strategy and leadership in a dynamic biotech environment, ensuring compliance and advancing innovative RNA-based therapeutics through effective global regulatory submissions and stake...

North Carolina, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead client engagement and implementation strategies to drive adoption and maximize value from Managed Services. Foster partnerships, optimize workflows, and ensure long-term client success through ef...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Data Governance Specialist do?question toggle

    A Data Governance Specialist develops and supports the policies, standards, and processes organizations use to manage data. Responsibilities may include data quality, metadata, data ownership, access controls, privacy, and regulatory compliance.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Data Governance Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for experience in data management, governance frameworks, data quality, metadata, or privacy and compliance. Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills are also useful.

  • Which industries hire Data Governance Specialists?question toggle

    Financial services, healthcare, technology, consulting, and other data-intensive industries commonly hire Data Governance Specialists.

  • What career paths can follow a Data Governance Specialist role?question toggle

    Experienced specialists may pursue leadership roles in data governance or data management, or move into data strategy, privacy, risk, or compliance.

  • Where can I find Data Governance Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Search its listings for Data Governance Specialist roles and review each posting for salary and qualifications.