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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$70K - $126K *

Engage with key stakeholders to influence healthcare policy in Kansas, establishing strong legislative relationships while monitoring issues that impact the business unit and the community. Drive init...

Kansas, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead advanced SAS programming efforts to support Phase I-IV clinical trials, ensuring data integrity and compliance with CDISC standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-qualit...

Cambridge, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $170K *

Lead the charge in shaping enterprise business solutions through hands-on architecture and delivery in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, focusing on integration, process optimization, and o...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

Champion security excellence by driving secure SDLC practices, managing compliance, and leading incident response. Collaborate with DevOps and ensure robust risk management practices to protect vital...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leveraging your clinical statistical programming expertise in R and SAS to develop and validate datasets, ensuring high-quality outputs for regulatory submissions and collaborat...

New Jersey, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$86K - $146K *

Join us to execute and enhance partner operations, ensuring seamless workflows and data integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support sales and partners, driving efficiency and operati...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $225K *

Grow your career with a pivotal leadership role overseeing IT service delivery, project management, and customer engagement. Drive collaboration across teams to enhance infrastructure operations and e...

Rockville, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $160K *

Join our U.S. Government Support Engineering team to tackle complex technical challenges in secure environments. Leverage your Linux expertise and customer support skills to enhance GitLab's performan...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform regulatory strategies for rare disease and cardio-pulmonary drug-device programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive successful submissions globally, supp...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$87K - $93K *

Drive your career forward by managing a diverse portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring value realization and retention through strategic engagement and proactive risk management in a dynamic B2B Saa...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $186K *

Lead successful delivery of OneStream client projects by overseeing portfolio health, managing risks, and ensuring client satisfaction. Collaborate across teams to enhance finance transformation outco...

Dallas, TXRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$98K - $163K *

Lead the charge in analyzing healthcare claims data to optimize payment policies and reduce improper payments. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop insights and support audits, ensuring high-quali...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $190K *

Champion project control excellence by developing strategies, collaborating with teams, and optimizing performance to ensure successful project delivery within timelines and budgets. Lead initiatives...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

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

$110K - $140K *

Champion compliance excellence by conducting hands-on reviews and mock exams for investment advisers and broker-dealers, ensuring clients remain exam-ready while fostering strong relationships and men...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Help us shape the future of technical services by providing expert support across the Americas. You will drive new product development, enhance client satisfaction, and maintain regulatory compliance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Optimize transformation readiness by leading enterprise testing strategies. Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure business solutions meet operational needs, minimize risks, and validate readines...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in legal technology by leveraging your extensive sales expertise to acquire new enterprise accounts and exceed revenue targets across the Americas, while collabor...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$164K - $196K *

Unlock psychometric expertise to lead proposal strategies and craft technical documents, ensuring alignment with educational measurement principles for successful assessment products in competitive ma...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$160K - $200K *

Empower clients by leading the implementation of innovative solutions, ensuring successful adoption and integration of Omnissa Workspace ONE. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive business outcomes...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $283K *

Champion regulatory excellence by leading CMC strategies for small molecule programs, ensuring compliance and driving successful submissions from early development through commercialization in a dynam...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Discover your potential as you drive enterprise sales in the CPG sector, building relationships with iconic brands. Leverage insights and solutions to develop strategies that enhance client success an...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$128K - $192K *

The Workday Financials Senior Principal Consultant, Record to Report is a seasoned professional responsible for leading the Financials workstream and ensuring operational efficiency in Workday Financi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $210K *

Lead the charge in strategic AI initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams to drive program success. Utilize your program management expertise to align priorities, manage risks, and enhance AI c...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$79K - $122K *

Empower your career by developing innovative Microsoft 365 solutions. This role involves end-to-end Power Platform development, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance city...

Durham, NCRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading complex Salesforce solutions across commercial, R&D, and clinical domains. Drive architecture, design, and team development while ensuring quality and accountability from c...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.