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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$145K - $175K *

Lead the design and evolution of scalable architectures for innovative product features, collaborating closely with engineers to ensure robust solutions in Azure using .NET/C#, React, and modern data...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $175K *

Empower our team by architecting innovative solutions and enhancing existing systems. Lead hands-on development, ensuring scalable, efficient architectures in Azure while collaborating closely with en...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $175K *

Transform your career by leading architectural design and implementation for innovative solutions. Collaborate with engineers to create scalable, efficient systems in Azure, leveraging modern technolo...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $175K *

Empower innovation as a Principal Solution Architect, designing scalable, cost-efficient solutions in Azure. Collaborate with engineers to create robust architectures and reference implementations, dr...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $175K *

Transform your career as a Principal Solution Architect, leading the design and evolution of scalable, cost-efficient solutions in Azure. Collaborate with engineers to deliver innovative product featu...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $175K *

Lead the design and evolution of scalable architectures for innovative product features, collaborating closely with engineers to ensure robust solutions in Azure using .NET/C#, React, and modern data...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $175K *

Innovate robust solutions as a Principal Solution Architect, leading architecture design and implementation for new features while enhancing existing capabilities. Collaborate with engineers to ensure...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future by architecting scalable solutions in Azure, leading hands-on development, and guiding teams through complex challenges while ensuring robust, efficient, and secure software deliv...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Optimize project outcomes by managing budgets, schedules, and performance metrics. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to analyze data, mitigate risks, and enhance construction efficiency. Drive...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$73K - $105K *

Lead the charge in compliance excellence by managing client engagements, guiding strategic initiatives, and fostering a collaborative team culture. Drive regulatory adherence and deliver impactful sol...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $105K *

Unlock potential by providing strategic compliance guidance, managing client engagements, and ensuring robust compliance programs. Collaborate with teams, mentor junior staff, and support regulatory e...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $195K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative data architectures that enhance customer experience. Collaborate with experts to implement cloud-based solutions, ensuring high-performance data processing and...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $125K *

Take ownership of the SOX compliance program, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure effective risk management and control implementation, while continuously updating policies to align with regula...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive compliance and risk assessment initiatives, ensuring audit readiness and effective controls across cybersecurity and IT operations while collaborating with stakeholders to meet federal requireme...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $158K *

Transform technology risk management by collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulations, mitigate risks, and enhance operational efficiency. Leverage your expertise to drive cont...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $275K *

Join a dynamic team to drive technology strategy into actionable product roadmaps, enhancing operational efficiency and customer value. Collaborate across functions to shape innovative solutions that...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $135K *

Lead the charge in operational and governance support for a global company, focusing on board processes, public filings, and legal technology. Collaborate with legal teams to ensure timely execution o...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $96K *

Shape the future of biopharmaceutical validation by executing critical protocols, ensuring compliance, and managing projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and dri...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $180K *

Manage multiple large-scale IT infrastructure projects for the U.S. Coast Guard, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with federal regulations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive tech...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $210K *

Drive strategic legal governance initiatives, providing expert counsel to Board Committees and senior executives. Collaborate across teams to enhance governance practices and ensure regulatory complia...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$174K - $291K *

Lead the charge in shaping enterprise identity and access management strategies. Drive operational excellence, oversee IAM governance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security a...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Support our clients' digital transformation by ensuring effective design, development, and validation of Big Data solutions using PySpark. Collaborate with stakeholders to meet architectural requireme...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion data quality excellence by leading enterprise initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data governance, and driving the implementation of robust data quality framewor...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead IT Quality and Compliance initiatives for regulated clinical systems. Collaborate with diverse teams, ensuring compliance with FDA and EU standards while driving operational efficiency and suppor...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$98K - $163K *

Support strategic decision-making by conducting due diligence and analysis on technologies, investments, and organizational performance. Collaborate across teams to evaluate risks and opportunities, e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.