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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$175K - $210K *

Unlock potential by leading implementation strategies to enhance client onboarding and satisfaction. Drive efficiencies across systems, manage a dedicated team, and collaborate with departments to ens...

Franklin, TNRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying cutting-edge AI solutions that enhance enterprise operations. Collaborate across teams to create scalable, secure applications that drive efficiency and inn...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Partner with us to drive innovative solutions as a Principal Architect, engaging in multi-faceted pre-sales and delivery efforts. Collaborate with teams and clients to enhance customer experiences and...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative, AI-powered financial audit solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design agent-driven experiences and own complex onboarding workflows for major...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$98K - $167K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing scalable ServiceNow solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance enterprise asset management and compliance within federal programs, ensuring al...

Reston, VARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $165K *

Advance financial strategies within the Benefits Finance team, overseeing forecasting, reporting, and compliance for diverse benefit programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance proces...

Massachusetts, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $135K *

Explore opportunities to elevate brand perception through thought leadership, campaign content, and sales enablement material. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape content strategy and eng...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Optimize customer success by delivering expert implementation and integration services across diverse industries. Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to ensure seamless onboarding and technic...

Colorado, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $288K *

Lead the digital product strategy for clinical documentation and care delivery, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline operations in outpatient settings...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $105K *

Design and deploy innovative AI applications to enhance operational efficiency and sales enablement. Collaborate with teams to create secure, scalable solutions that drive measurable ROI and streamlin...

Oakville, ONRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$72K - $120K *

Champion consumer compliance risk management by developing and delivering insightful reports and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and support compliance moni...

Lancaster, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Analyze and enhance corporate technology infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex issues and improve employee experien...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $160K *

Transform data center solutions strategy and drive growth across global initiatives, enhancing partnerships and revenue. Engage with executive clients and elevate pre-sales efforts to set the stage fo...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$158K - $208K *

Champion customer success in healthcare cybersecurity by bridging technical teams and stakeholders. Lead portfolio performance, mentor teams, and drive adoption of security strategies across clinical...

Philadelphia, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and development of ServiceNow solutions to enhance portfolio management capabilities, aligning them with federal standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive effi...

Arlington, VARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform architecture strategy in a leading healthcare organization, driving innovation and collaboration across IT infrastructure while ensuring alignment with business and regulatory standards...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$250K - $300K *

Transform the future of identity and access management by leading strategic initiatives, modernizing legacy systems, and ensuring compliance with evolving security standards. Drive operational effecti...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$131K - $237K *

Lead the charge in managing complex IT programs, ensuring product development and lifecycle management while coordinating multiple vendors and teams to meet customer needs and deliver on strategic obj...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $125K *

Drive new business in healthcare technology by engaging with hospitals and ambulatory organizations. Leverage AI-enabled solutions and clinical documentation services to meet client needs and achieve...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform the Data Solutions landscape by leading product strategy, driving API integrations, and enhancing partner capabilities to maximize G2 data's market impact and customer value through innovati...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $252K *

Drive the design and integration of Oracle Cloud solutions for federal HCM modernization, transforming technical strategies into robust architectures while overseeing development teams to ensure succe...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform ERP management by leading governance and strategy for Oracle Cloud and UKG across health systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance efficiencies and optimize processes, driving align...

Los Angeles, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Champion quality assurance by developing and maintaining automated test solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring comprehensive coverage an...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance credit decisioning through advanced modeling and analytics. Lead initiatives that improve approval rates and expand credit access while collaborating with cross-function...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Optimize customer success by driving engagement and retention, ensuring clients maximize value from services. Collaborate with teams to enhance the customer experience and advocate for their needs, co...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.