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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$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in transforming audit practices by designing innovative agentic workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to redefine audit execution, ensuring compliance and enhancing custom...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead and oversee critical HMMS initiatives, ensuring effective system migrations, integrations, and compliance with environmental standards while guiding a team of specialists in delivering high-quali...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career as a Mid Level Data Engineer, designing and building high-performance OLTP systems and pipelines. Focus on transactional integrity and low latency data handling while collaborating...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Innovate by transforming complex datasets into actionable insights that support decision-making and drive organizational effectiveness in federal civilian agencies. Collaborate with multidisciplinary...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by engaging with clinical and technical teams to enhance radiology workflows. Drive customer interest through expert product demonstrations and support sales initiatives, ensurin...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of data analytics by evolving the Microsoft Fabric platform. Ensure data integrity and optimize solutions for business intelligence, AI, and decision-making, all while collaborating w...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$86K - $181K *

Advance your career by leading eDiscovery processes, mentoring junior staff, and enhancing technical skills in a collaborative environment focused on quality assurance and innovative methodologies for...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $181K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Data Specialist, enhancing eDiscovery processes while mentoring junior staff. Lead complex data workflows, ensure quality assurance, and develop methodologies in a fast...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower our integration landscape by designing and evolving systems that enhance automation and efficiency. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless data movement and support our AI strategy as we...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Optimize IT operations by supporting Special Access Programs for DoD agencies. Ensure system integrity, manage cybersecurity protocols, and provide technical support to enhance performance and complia...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by developing scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions. Collaborate with teams to translate complex business problems into actionable insights across diverse domains, ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Advance your career by leveraging data engineering skills to drive insights and optimize analytics processes. Collaborate with technical teams to build scalable solutions and ensure data integrity whi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Elevate data architecture solutions by collaborating with clients to design, structure, and evolve enterprise data platforms. Leverage technical expertise to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative s...

Sherbrooke, QCIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Drive the execution of enterprise-scale data solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance data strategy and governance. Lead initiatives that ensure high-quality, accessible data assets, supp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K - $268K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cybersecurity by managing IAM delivery, ensuring quality service execution, and fostering strong client relationships while mentoring a skilled team to drive co...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Lead the evolution of employee relations governance and advisory frameworks, ensuring consistent practices across the organization. Collaborate with HR and legal teams to enhance policy interpretation...

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

$105K - $231K *

Join us as a Cloud Security Specialist to enhance security postures for mission-critical operations on GCP. Your expertise in threat detection and vulnerability management will safeguard workloads and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by advancing enterprise privacy initiatives, embedding compliance across data and technology, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement scalable privacy controls a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Lead the design and governance of enterprise data architecture to enhance business intelligence, analytics, and digital transformation. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data alignment with stra...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $165K *

Innovate compliance practices at the intersection of consumer branding and regulatory excellence, ensuring fast, customer-friendly experiences within a highly regulated life and annuity landscape...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Manage and optimize TMF processes to ensure compliance and readiness for inspections. Collaborate with study teams to enhance document management practices while providing expert guidance and training...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$149K - $189K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise data and AI architecture initiatives, aligning technical solutions with client strategies to drive measurable business outcomes and accelerate digital transforma...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$149K - $189K *

Reimagine enterprise data and AI solutions as a strategic leader, driving architecture and modernization initiatives that align with client goals and industry best practices, while fostering innovatio...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$149K - $189K *

Shape enterprise data and AI solutions by leading architecture and modernization initiatives that align with client strategies, ensuring secure, scalable, and high-performing platforms that drive meas...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$149K - $189K *

Lead the charge in architecting enterprise data and AI solutions that drive business transformation. Collaborate with clients to modernize data platforms, ensuring secure, scalable, and high-performin...

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  •   5 - 7 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.