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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$174K - $235K *

Join us in shaping critical cloud architecture solutions for USSTRATCOM. Leverage over a decade of experience to enhance national security efforts through innovative technology and strategic insights...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $270K *

Engineer robust identity security architectures to enhance enterprise resilience. Lead initiatives in threat modeling, recovery trust, and incident response across diverse identity platforms, ensuring...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $181K *

Join a skilled team as a Senior Database Engineer, leading innovative database architectures, optimizing performance for critical applications, and ensuring security compliance in a collaborative Agil...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Elevate data architecture by designing a robust end-to-end platform that integrates telephony and quality data, ensuring data integrity and optimal performance while collaborating with cross-functiona...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $110K *

Empower compliance excellence by leading AML and KYC processes for private funds. Collaborate across teams to ensure regulatory adherence while enhancing operational efficiency and supporting audits i...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform the Azure platform by collaborating with a skilled team to design, secure, and operate mission-critical cloud environments, enhancing resiliency and security for global capital markets...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Innovate secure, reliable Azure environments for mission-critical cloud operations. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance platform resiliency and security, driving the evolution of digital assets...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $228K *

Lead the design and implementation of hybrid cloud solutions, optimizing infrastructure for federal clients. Drive architectural decisions that enhance security, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness acr...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $228K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of hybrid cloud solutions, optimizing infrastructure for federal clients. Drive architectural decisions that enhance security, efficiency, and...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $136K *

Elevate compliance oversight by managing privacy risks and fostering a culture of data protection across business functions. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement privacy controls and support com...

Markham, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Drive compliance excellence as a Senior Compliance Program Manager, overseeing complex initiatives across enterprise and federal environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure audit r...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $187K *

Elevate your career by leading compliance initiatives that ensure regulatory adherence and operational excellence. Collaborate across departments to enhance risk management and drive continuous improv...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $202K *

Transform legal operations by architecting a cutting-edge Data Lakehouse platform on AWS and Databricks, focusing on secure, compliant data capabilities that drive AI/ML initiatives and enhance decisi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $202K *

Champion data innovation by architecting a scalable, secure Legal Data Lakehouse on AWS using Databricks. Lead end-to-end design and governance while driving integration with enterprise systems and en...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $140K *

Lead the charge in embedding Privacy by Design across products and systems, driving compliance initiatives in Wealth Services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess risks and enhance priva...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in defining and implementing technical solutions on the ServiceNow platform, collaborating with project teams to ensure alignment with business outcomes and providing expert guidance t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining technical solutions by architecting innovative ServiceNow implementations. Leverage your expertise to drive business outcomes and lead projects, ensuring quality and alig...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Transform client solutions by architecting and implementing ServiceNow systems, leading technical teams, and ensuring alignment with business objectives while driving project success through expert gu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $150K *

Shape the future of innovative database management solutions by providing expert oversight and support for high-availability environments. Leverage your experience to enhance performance, drive effici...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $132K *

Join a dynamic team as you develop and support database systems facilitating secure public access to court records. Utilize your expertise in Informix and MySQL to enhance critical case management sys...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Unlock insights as a senior Data Engineer, collaborating with teams to transform business questions into actionable data solutions, while developing scalable pipelines and BI models that drive decisio...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $140K *

Transform data into actionable insights by building scalable data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making processes through curated datasets and analytics, drivin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $140K *

Elevate your career by building impactful data solutions that drive insights across underwriting, claims, and operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform business needs into actio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $140K *

Optimize data solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to create actionable insights and scalable data products that drive business decisions and enhance operational efficiency...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Innovate data engineering solutions in mission-critical environments, collaborating closely with users and engineers to deploy and operate data capabilities. Tackle complex integrations and enhance da...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   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.