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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$115K - $140K *

Drive GRC initiatives by building and testing security controls, assessing risks, and automating evidence collection. Collaborate with teams to enhance compliance and support audits while ensuring eff...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $204K *

Lead the charge in designing robust Azure architectures across large-scale programs. Influence and guide technical strategies to connect client objectives with impactful, scalable solutions while fost...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$91K - $136K *

Engage with business leaders to implement risk management frameworks, mitigating enterprise-wide risks. Leverage extensive expertise to influence strategy and enhance operational resilience across mul...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $136K *

Transform risk management strategies by leveraging your expertise to guide cross-functional teams, implement frameworks, and mitigate enterprise-wide risks while influencing senior stakeholders and dr...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $136K *

Lead the charge in risk management by providing expert guidance and implementing frameworks to mitigate enterprise risks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance strategies and ensure compl...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $136K *

Drive risk management excellence by leading frameworks and strategies to mitigate enterprise risks, collaborating with business leaders to enhance operational resilience and compliance across multiple...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Create a robust data governance framework enabling teams to govern critical infrastructure data. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement standards, improve processes, and ensure high-quality data...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $118K *

Advance change management strategies to drive AI solution adoption across the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective implementation, training, and sustained usage, while track...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $155K *

Elevate your career by owning the benchmark methodology and shared semantic layer at the heart of our analytics. Drive quality, trust, and innovation through meticulous data governance and collaborati...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining data governance for critical infrastructure. Oversee the end-to-end data governance process, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance data quality and drive operationa...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving technical integration and validation for Ambient AI Scribe initiatives. Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance workflows, troubleshoot issues, and ensure operational re...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Build and govern enterprise data architectures to support analytics and AI. Lead efforts in data modeling, cloud solutions, and architecture standards while collaborating with stakeholders for effecti...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $220K *

Champion the enterprise data strategy by leading governance initiatives, fostering a data-driven culture, and ensuring compliance across all business units. Drive innovation in data management while b...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $210K *

Drive the enterprise data strategy and governance, ensuring data quality, compliance, and accessibility. Lead cross-functional teams to foster a data-rich culture, enabling advanced analytics and AI r...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Transform enterprise data strategy by leading governance initiatives, fostering a data-driven culture, and ensuring compliance across all business units. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join us to enhance cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance efforts. You'll conduct risk assessments, support compliance initiatives, and provide guidance to stakeholders, ensuring robust cybers...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $220K *

Drive enterprise data strategy and governance, ensuring data quality, compliance, and innovation. Collaborate with stakeholders to foster a data-rich culture, enhance analytics capabilities, and lead...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$238K - $311K *

Transform data governance by leading enterprise strategies, ensuring data quality, and driving AI readiness. Collaborate across teams to establish policies, enhance metadata platforms, and foster a cu...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in engineering robust data pipelines and telemetry architectures, optimizing end-to-end data flows for enterprise analytics. Drive automation, ensure data quality, and enhance performa...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$188K - $274K *

Lead the charge in transforming enterprise data governance by optimizing workflows, establishing data standards, and enhancing supply chain operations through strategic initiatives and collaboration a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to lead design and optimization of enterprise security controls. Focus on guarding data and networks utilizing advanced Palo Alto solutions while collaborating across various techn...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Transform client data strategies by collaborating in a team to design and implement innovative solutions that drive decision-making and enhance operational efficiency across diverse industries...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion IT risk governance by conducting assessments, managing risks, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance security measures and communicate insights effectively, driving organi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of municipal services by leading successful customer deployments. Manage complex projects, enhance workflows, and ensure client satisfaction through effective communication and proble...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive the design and leadership of enterprise data governance and quality frameworks, enhancing compliance and discoverability while mentoring teams on best practices for innovation and efficiency acr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.