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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$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in developing and maintaining GIS applications for TxDOT. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance functionality, ensure compliance, and optimize performance of custom and CO...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion privacy solutions by engaging with clients, delivering tailored demos, and driving sales success. Leverage your expertise to influence product development and navigate the intersection of AI...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by supporting SAP security and compliance initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage access controls, mitigate risks, and ensure adherence to governance standards...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $247K *

Drive the strategy and operational excellence of enterprise data and AI services, collaborating across functions to modernize processes and enhance decision-making while building a high-performing tea...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $247K *

Lead the development of innovative data and AI services, driving strategy and operational excellence across enterprise functions. Engage hands-on with teams to modernize processes and enhance decision...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $150K *

Join a team that ensures the integrity of data center security compliance. Review and manage compliance operations while collaborating with various stakeholders to maintain rigorous standards in compl...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive AI adoption across a global workforce by leading Microsoft 365 Copilot training and enablement. Collaborate with IT to facilitate workshops and streamline processes, ensuring effective use of AI...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$139K - $181K *

Champion secure software delivery by defining enterprise DevSecOps architecture, standards, and technology roadmaps. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational reliability and accelerate delivery...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Lead project scheduling efforts to enhance energy project execution. Manage baseline schedules, conduct analyses, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and effective co...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to drive excellence in project controls for a landmark infrastructure initiative. Leverage your expertise in scheduling, cost management, and stakeholder coordination to enhance mo...

Yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Optimize project controls by monitoring schedules, managing costs, and ensuring accurate reporting. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and support financial projections, enhancing project effici...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a Project Controls Specialist, supporting project managers with scheduling, budgeting, and earned value management. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure project success an...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $102K *

Drive the development and implementation of information security governance, risk, and compliance strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and enhance security posture, ensuring c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by supporting regulatory compliance and policy alignment. Leverage your clinical expertise to ensure accurate claim-edit configurations and provide trusted guidance to health plan...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$156K - $180K *

Lead the charge in designing enterprise-scale AI solutions, leveraging Azure and advanced analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement secure, production-ready architectures that al...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$172K - $202K *

Innovate within identity and access management by providing expert insights and strategies to clients on best practices in identity governance, privileged access, and AI tools, enhancing cybersecurity...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving data integration across DoD and commercial networks. Leverage your expertise in ETL, API development, and schema management to enhance domain awareness and ensure data quali...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $230K *

Drive cybersecurity excellence by defining security architectures, leading modernization efforts, and embedding controls for regulated data across cloud environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading complex IT security operations, ensuring policy enforcement, managing projects, and collaborating across teams to mitigate risks and enhance security protocols in a hybr...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead the daily operations of security functions, ensuring policy enforcement, project management, and audit compliance. Collaborate across teams to streamline processes and resolve complex issues with...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the development and implementation of AI governance frameworks, ensuring compliance and risk management across AI technologies while collaborating with cross-functional tea...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead the development and implementation of AI governance frameworks, ensuring compliance and risk management across AI technologies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to align...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$81K - $115K *

Drive compliance and risk management within TDS by executing AML assessments, testing controls, and collaborating with various teams to enhance fraud risk operations and governance practices across th...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Optimize engineering processes by managing configuration and data within NASA's JEDII/Windchill environment, ensuring compliance and accuracy across projects while collaborating with cross-functional...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $330K *

Lead the enterprise AI Governance function, driving controls, oversight, and excellence in managing AI risk while collaborating across teams to enhance governance processes and ensure regulatory align...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.