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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$125K - $150K *

Shape cybersecurity governance by leading risk assessment, strategy development, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance organizational security posture and mitigate emerging threats effectively...

Columbus, INRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

Drive compliance excellence as a Senior Compliance Program Manager, overseeing complex initiatives across enterprise and federal environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure audit r...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $150K *

Shape the future of innovative database management solutions by providing expert oversight and support for high-availability environments. Leverage your experience to enhance performance, drive effici...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $132K *

Join a dynamic team as you develop and support database systems facilitating secure public access to court records. Utilize your expertise in Informix and MySQL to enhance critical case management sys...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate data engineering solutions in mission-critical environments, collaborating closely with users and engineers to deploy and operate data capabilities. Tackle complex integrations and enhance da...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the future of AI & Analytics by leading client relationships, providing strategic guidance, and delivering innovative solutions. Leverage your expertise to enhance service delivery and ensure al...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$155K - $278K *

Shape the future of enterprise architecture by leading ServiceNow strategies, ensuring alignment with business needs, and driving optimization across platforms while maintaining security and complianc...

Reston, VARemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role supporting corporate governance and equity administration. Collaborate with legal teams to ensure compliance, manage board materials, and oversee equity plans whil...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $130K *

Grow enterprise software and AI delivery governance by defining standards, enhancing processes, and ensuring compliance. Lead the development of frameworks for traditional and AI solutions, driving co...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Drive AI Systems Governance across multiple insurance carriers, ensuring compliance and ethical AI adoption while overseeing risk management, cybersecurity, and data privacy initiatives to enhance ope...

Iowa, LARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $175K *

Shape data-driven solutions as a Data Architect, utilizing Azure technologies to create scalable, AI-ready data architectures that unlock business insights and enhance operational performance through...

Toronto, ONRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $120K *

Innovate cloud solutions by designing, deploying, and managing AWS infrastructures. Collaborate with teams to ensure optimal performance, security, and compliance while supporting a high-performance e...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud technology by designing, deploying, and managing AWS infrastructures. Join a high-performance team dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and ensuri...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $106K *

Join a dynamic team to support ETL pipeline implementation and data quality validation for a federal data migration program. Collaborate with experts to enhance database operations and ensure seamless...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $158K *

Shape the future of federal HR modernization by leading data migration from legacy systems to Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM. Drive data accuracy and integrity while supporting multiple agencies with scalabl...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower our team to build innovative security and governance solutions, shaping access management for both human and agent users. Lead a small, dynamic group as we define architectural foundations and...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Engineer scalable Azure data solutions, leading architecture and modernization initiatives. Collaborate with teams to define standards and ensure high-performance data integration, governance, and sec...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join our dynamic Delivery team to design and develop robust data pipelines, leveraging cloud technologies and distributed systems while ensuring optimal performance and scalability for our clients' da...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $175K *

Transform product data governance and lifecycle management by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance, and optimizing processes for efficient product development and manufacturing across t...

Chelmsford, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $165K *

Drive the successful transfer of CDI best practices by mentoring client teams, conducting record reviews, and delivering education. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance documentation a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$148K - $212K *

Drive delivery excellence by leading a portfolio of client engagements, ensuring financial performance and strategic growth while fostering executive relationships and guiding delivery leaders to achi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $125K *

Elevate product strategy and delivery by leading a multidisciplinary team to ensure alignment with stakeholder needs and mission-critical outcomes in a fully remote environment...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $243K *

Deliver innovative disaster recovery solutions for healthcare systems, ensuring compliance and resilience for clinical workloads. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address complex challenges...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and implementation of Active Directory and Azure AD solutions, ensuring seamless integration and security across platforms. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance identity manage...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead project teams to deliver quality IT solutions, managing multi-disciplinary staff and overseeing all aspects of project lifecycle from design to implementation for a large-scale agency contract...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.