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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$179K - $259K *

Lead the charge in enterprise-wide data warehousing, navigating design and development across multiple units. Drive data governance and AI initiatives while ensuring security compliance and operationa...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $218K *

Develop robust data pipelines and solutions, ensuring data integrity and flow. Collaborate with teams to optimize data architecture and leverage Azure technologies for effective data management and an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Transform our data landscape by leading the end-to-end data platform, modernizing architecture, and empowering analytics teams to deliver trusted insights across the organization. Drive innovation wit...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$220K - $240K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud automation by designing, building, and maintaining scalable infrastructure across AWS and Azure. Leverage your expertise in Infrastructure as Code to enha...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $168K *

Transform the landscape of Retail Media and AdTech by building and integrating innovative data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance audience activation, attribution, and analy...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower client success as you manage implementations of our solution suite, acting as the primary contact and project manager throughout the onboarding process. Drive progress, collaborate effectively...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$221K - $365K *

Shape the future of governance, risk, and compliance by leading strategic initiatives that drive secure growth and optimize operational excellence across the organization, ensuring effective risk mana...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $150K *

Transform security operations by managing the security toolchain and ensuring PCI compliance. Collaborate with teams to execute access reviews and respond to incidents, while maintaining a strong focu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $150K *

Join the team to enhance security measures and ensure compliance. You'll manage security tools and access reviews, while driving PCI compliance and incident response initiatives, ensuring the organiza...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$65K - $118K *

Join us to shape the future of eDiscovery and litigation support, ensuring compliance and security across classified environments. Leverage your expertise in data management and incident response to d...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Engineer innovative Microsoft 365 solutions, optimizing collaboration and productivity. Lead SharePoint Online implementations, manage client projects, and drive automation with Power Platform to enha...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's building robust data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric to connect core business systems with enterprise data. Collaborate across departments to create reliable data products that dri...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by building robust data pipelines in Microsoft Fabric. Collaborate across teams to transform complex data into trusted insights, supporting analytics and business solutions across...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the data landscape by building robust pipelines in Microsoft Fabric, integrating diverse enterprise systems to deliver trusted data for analytics and business solutions across multiple depar...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by building robust data pipelines in Microsoft Fabric, integrating diverse enterprise systems to deliver trusted data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance ana...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of enterprise data solutions by designing and enhancing a strategic platform for capital markets. Collaborate across teams to build scalable data pipelines and APIs, driving impactful...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$93K - $122K *

Transform real property data management for the Canadian Armed Forces by leading complex projects, engaging stakeholders, and developing strategic initiatives that enhance data usability and support d...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to data analytics and visualization efforts supporting federal clients. Collaborate with teams to deliver actionable insights, enhance capabilities, and drive process improvements while ens...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $140K *

Empower the City of Raleigh by leading data governance and management initiatives. Drive the enterprise data roadmap, enhance business intelligence, and cultivate a data-driven culture across departme...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $140K *

Transform the City’s data landscape by leading governance, management, and analytics initiatives. Drive a data-driven culture, oversee a dedicated team, and implement a modern data platform to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$106K - $176K *

Optimize enterprise database services in a secure hybrid-cloud environment. As a senior technical resource, ensure performance, security, and reliability while supporting cloud adoption and modernizat...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$81K - $120K *

Oversee compliance initiatives, monitor regulatory changes, and guide teams in implementing UMBFSI's compliance program while ensuring adherence to FINRA, SEC, and MSRB regulations. Collaborate on tra...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion project success by managing data ingestion/extraction for government clients. Oversee the full implementation lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder engagement while navigating c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $130K *

Champion data engineering excellence by leading a team to build scalable data infrastructure, ensuring high-quality solutions that empower data-driven decision-making and drive organizational success...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Engineer scalable data ingestion and processing solutions using Databricks. Lead design and implementation of data pipelines, mentor teams, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-performing...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.