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 *

Accelerate progress at building executive relationships and driving growth through strategic account management, ensuring alignment with customer needs and innovative solutions across multiple busines...

Austin, TXRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$103K - $181K *

Join a dynamic team to automate and enhance software delivery for critical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability and performance while supporting national secur...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading Azure Cloud infrastructure initiatives. Drive innovation through Terraform development, ensuring robust security and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate your career by designing and optimizing secure, scalable cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure high availability for glo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$139K - $184K *

Lead regulatory compliance programs ensuring inspection readiness and proactive risk management across cross-functional teams. Monitor compliance health, manage data quality, and drive improvements al...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $140K *

Champion data management excellence by leading clinical studies, ensuring quality deliverables, and mentoring junior staff. Collaborate with sponsors to meet project timelines and optimize processes f...

Toronto, ONRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $116K *

Empower your career by leading ServiceNow ITSM initiatives, enhancing workflows, and collaborating with diverse teams. Drive improvements to user support and organizational knowledge while utilizing y...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $197K *

Lead the charge in managing strategic client relationships and projects, leveraging your extensive cost management expertise in the data centre sector. Empower teams through mentorship while driving b...

Birmingham, ALRemote

1 week ago

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

$113K - $170K *

Join us as a Principal Procore Administrator to lead configuration, governance, and enhancement of Procore for enterprise facilities and construction operations, ensuring data integrity while collabor...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$148K - $175K *

Unlock your potential as a Director, leveraging insights and expertise to guide clients in navigating complex SaaS negotiations and market trends, while driving impactful strategies that enhance busin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $199K *

Lead the infrastructure team to design and implement scalable, secure platforms. Collaborate across functions to ensure timely delivery while managing technical risks and compliance. Drive innovation...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$72K - $111K *

Champion seamless coordination between external Knowledge Center and internal resolver groups, while tracking escalations to ensure timely resolutions. Analyze complex incidents, reduce future escalat...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $150K *

Engineer data integrity and governance for Hardware Asset Management, leading a team to ensure accurate asset records and compliance. Collaborate across teams to enhance data quality and support the D...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engage with stakeholders to shape a visionary strategy for Life and Annuities platforms. Leverage your extensive insurance expertise to define requirements, analyze markets, and drive product innovati...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $165K *

Champion transformative growth within enterprise insurance accounts by leveraging extensive industry expertise, strategic account management, and consultative selling to drive revenue and client satis...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $133K *

Unlock potential by optimizing clinical systems and driving informatics initiatives. This role combines strategy with hands-on support across EHR applications, fostering collaboration to enhance workf...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in building innovative fraud detection models using high-scale data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence data and design advanced risk signals for real-time identity v...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $138K *

Contribute to our growth by driving sales of SaaS solutions to government agencies. Collaborate with partners, build relationships, and exceed sales targets while navigating the complexities of govern...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $150K *

Make your mark at a leading automotive project focusing on scalable data solutions, ensuring performance and reliability in a complex Azure Databricks environment, while optimizing costs and driving i...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Drive the design and management of cloud infrastructure, ensuring secure, scalable systems that align IT operations with business goals. Lead initiatives in automation and DevSecOps to enhance operati...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $130K *

Drive excellence in master data management by leading identity resolution, ensuring data integrity, and establishing governance standards for patient and provider domains. Collaborate with stakeholder...

Colorado, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $143K *

Advance clinical risk management by identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks in patient care and operations. Collaborate with leaders to enhance safety and compliance, ensuring effective strategie...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $220K *

Lead the charge in optimizing distribution networks to enhance efficiency, service performance, and cost-effectiveness. Drive strategic initiatives, evaluate operating models, and implement transforma...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$139K - $174K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic database operations team. With over a decade of experience, guide strategic database infrastructure initiatives, ensure system reliability, and foster a cult...

Raleigh, NCRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $162K *

Empower healthcare transformation by providing legal support in payor contracting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to negotiate, draft, and manage contracts, ensuring compliance with regulator...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.