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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$114K - $252K *

Drive the development of advanced data pipelines in a cloud environment to centralize and govern critical data for national security operations. Lead a team in migrating legacy systems to modern solut...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $252K *

Champion the development of an enterprise data platform critical to national security. Lead a team in architecting cloud-based data pipelines, overseeing migrations, and ensuring data governance to en...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $154K *

Unlock advanced data solutions by leveraging Microsoft Azure and Power BI. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality analytics and reporting, while enhancing business intelligence capabilities th...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$116K - $145K *

Transform enterprise-scale Data and AI programs by driving strategic design and execution. Lead Agile practices, ensuring robust technical solutions that enhance grid reliability and process automatio...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Transform data management by ensuring accuracy and quality in metadata entry and publishing. Collaborate with developers and analyze information across systems to enhance reporting efficiency and cust...

Tennessee, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Support the quality assurance and publication of metadata for reports, ensuring accuracy across systems. Collaborate with developers and manage data flows in a dynamic environment, while maintaining a...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to ensure accuracy and quality in metadata management for reports. Collaborate with developers and analyze data across systems while thriving in a fast-paced environment focused on...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $185K *

Elevate your career by leading the strategy and architecture of enterprise storage solutions across multi-cloud environments. Drive modernization initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional team...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$127K - $208K *

Elevate data governance by leading access provisioning operations and technology management. Drive secure, compliant access through RBAC frameworks while fostering team growth and collaboration in a d...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $231K *

Oversee enterprise-wide data access provisioning and governance technology management, ensuring secure, compliant access through RBAC frameworks. Lead technical teams to enhance operational efficiency...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $231K *

Lead enterprise-wide data access provisioning and governance operations, ensuring secure, compliant access through RBAC frameworks. Collaborate with technical teams to optimize governance technologies...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $231K *

Drive enterprise-wide data access provisioning and governance technology management, ensuring secure, compliant access through RBAC frameworks. Lead technical teams in a collaborative environment, enh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $231K *

Join a team that's driving data governance excellence by managing enterprise-wide access provisioning operations, ensuring secure and compliant access through advanced RBAC frameworks and cloud data p...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$127K - $208K *

Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing data governance and access provisioning. Drive secure, compliant access through RBAC frameworks while managing technical teams and enhancing operatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of hybrid cloud data platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive architectural decisions and ensure secure, scalable solutions...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$142K - $184K *

Contribute to impactful cancer research by curating genomic and clinical data for dbGaP. Collaborate with study teams to ensure data quality, compliance, and accessibility, enhancing the integrity of...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $220K *

Join us in leading the design and implementation of hybrid cloud data platforms. You'll drive architectural decisions, collaborate with teams, and ensure secure, scalable solutions that enhance busine...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$78K - $117K *

Transform data insights into actionable strategies by leading project execution, mentoring teams, and bridging technical gaps for Fortune 50 clients. Drive automation and enhance data environments to...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$170K - $212K *

Elevate AI security by designing robust frameworks to protect systems from threats. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and ethical use, while implementing strategies that saf...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$96K - $136K *

Transform the governance landscape by ensuring compliance and effective controls across TDS businesses. Collaborate with leaders to enhance risk management practices and drive operational excellence i...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $280K *

Transform the future of knowledge management by leading product development for AI-driven security and governance solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver innovative tools that meet custom...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$103K - $218K *

Shape the future of data pipelines and analytics by designing and maintaining robust data architectures that convert vast operational and intelligence data into actionable insights for mission-critica...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $156K *

Drive the management and optimization of the IdentityIQ platform, ensuring robust identity governance through effective access certifications, role engineering, and compliance controls while enhancing...

London, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $102K *

Transform complex business requirements into actionable data solutions by analyzing data, writing SQL queries, and collaborating with stakeholders. Contribute to the data delivery team and ensure accu...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $114K *

Support sustainable water management by analyzing and managing irrigation data. Collaborate with a team to enhance decision-making processes and ensure data integrity for Alberta's agriculture sector...

Lethbridge, ABIn-Person

4 days ago

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

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.