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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$63K - $189K *

Drive innovative data solutions by building and optimizing data pipelines, ensuring quality and compliance while leveraging cloud technologies and best practices in data governance and management...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$66K - $205K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering by building innovative data solutions and pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data governance and quality while leve...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$59K - $177K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative data solutions and governance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines, ensuring quality and compliance in...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$59K - $164K *

Transform data landscapes by designing and deploying scalable data pipelines, ensuring data quality and governance while leveraging cloud and big data technologies to drive business insights and effic...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $205K *

Lead the charge in building robust data solutions, leveraging cloud and big data technologies to create scalable pipelines, ensure data quality, and drive governance initiatives across diverse environ...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $205K *

Unlock your potential by designing and deploying innovative data solutions, leveraging cloud and big data technologies to optimize data pipelines and governance processes, while collaborating with cro...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$63K - $177K *

Explore innovative data solutions by building and optimizing data pipelines, ensuring quality and governance while leveraging cloud and big data technologies to drive insights and efficiency across th...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$63K - $177K *

Drive innovative data solutions by building and optimizing data pipelines, ensuring quality and compliance while leveraging cloud technologies and best practices in data governance and management...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$59K - $177K *

Drive innovative data solutions by building and optimizing data pipelines, ensuring quality and governance while leveraging cloud technologies and best practices in data management and engineering...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$59K - $164K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering by building innovative data solutions and pipelines, leveraging cloud technologies and best practices to enhance data governance and quality a...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$59K - $164K *

Join a dynamic team to architect scalable data solutions, leveraging cloud and big data technologies to optimize data pipelines and governance processes, while ensuring compliance and quality across d...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$63K - $177K *

Join us to build innovative data solutions, leveraging cloud and big data technologies to create efficient data pipelines and governance processes that drive business insights and compliance...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$63K - $177K *

Join a dynamic team to engineer scalable data solutions, optimizing data ingestion, transformation, and governance using cloud technologies and best practices to drive business insights and compliance...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $205K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering by building scalable data solutions and pipelines. Leverage cloud technologies and best practices to enhance data governance and quality, driv...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$63K - $177K *

Elevate data solutions by designing and implementing scalable data pipelines, ensuring quality and compliance while leveraging cloud technologies and best practices in data governance and management...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$63K - $177K *

Unlock your potential as a Data Engineering professional, driving innovative data solutions and governance practices. Collaborate across teams to build scalable data pipelines and enhance data quality...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$63K - $177K *

Transform data landscapes by designing and deploying scalable data solutions, ensuring quality and compliance while leveraging cloud technologies and best practices in data governance and engineering...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $205K *

Design and implement scalable data solutions, optimizing ingestion and transformation processes while ensuring data quality and governance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data-driv...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $205K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying scalable data solutions, optimizing data pipelines, and ensuring data governance while leveraging cloud and big data technologies to drive business insights...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $205K *

Drive innovative data solutions by building and optimizing data pipelines, ensuring quality and compliance while leveraging cloud technologies and best practices in data governance and management...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$59K - $164K *

Unlock your potential by designing and deploying scalable data solutions, ensuring data quality and governance while leveraging cloud technologies and big data tools to drive business insights and eff...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower data governance by defining business terms, managing master data, and leading data stewardship across operating companies. Drive adoption of reusable data products and ensure data quality whil...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $194K *

Unlock potential by leading data governance initiatives and architecting advanced analytics solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive strategic outcomes, ensuring best practices in data manage...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $194K *

Shape transformative data solutions by leading architectural decisions, driving governance practices, and mentoring teams to optimize client operations and enhance decision-making through advanced ana...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $194K *

Shape transformative data solutions by leading architectural decisions, driving governance practices, and collaborating with stakeholders to optimize operations and empower decision-making through adv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.