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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$150K - $180K *

Play a key role in transforming healthcare operations by leading AI-powered automation deployments. Engage with top executives, drive strategic customer initiatives, and shape our platform's direction...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Take ownership of market data governance, managing vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and financial controls. Collaborate across teams to enhance data quality and operational efficiency whil...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in market data governance, managing vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and financial oversight to enhance data quality and operational efficiency across the organization...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $180K *

Lead the charge in compliance excellence by managing client engagements, analyzing complex issues, and developing robust compliance programs. Collaborate with teams to ensure regulatory adherence and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $180K *

Deliver strategic compliance guidance by managing client engagements, analyzing complex issues, and implementing robust compliance programs. Foster team collaboration while ensuring timely completion...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to analyze compliance issues and implement robust programs for clients in investment sectors. Leverage your expertise to guide clients, mentor junior staff, and support regulatory...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $125K *

Optimize marketing knowledge management by overseeing project data, content creation, and collaboration across teams. Ensure accuracy and accessibility of marketing materials to support proposals and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $115K *

Elevate national security by joining a dynamic team focused on cybersecurity risk management. You'll support critical operations, assess security controls, and enhance risk governance, ensuring the pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K *

Lead the charge in providing strategic technology consulting and advisory support to senior stakeholders, driving data, AI, and digital transformation initiatives while fostering trusted relationships...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Engage in regulatory compliance efforts, ensuring adherence to laws and standards while coordinating audits and internal controls. Build relationships with regulatory agencies and support compliance t...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's advancing enterprise data governance initiatives to ensure high-quality, trusted data. Collaborate across functions to define standards, oversee governance processes, and enhance da...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $156K *

Empower teams by designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines on GCP. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform raw data into impactful insights while ensuring data quality and governance in a dy...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $156K *

Grow your career with a leading role in cloud cybersecurity, ensuring compliance and security for DoD cloud initiatives. Collaborate with experts to assess risks, implement frameworks, and enhance clo...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $150K *

Advance your career by building secure data pipelines and optimizing AWS infrastructure for AI-driven automation. Collaborate with experts to transform fragmented data into trusted datasets while ensu...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team focused on enhancing community safety through strategic project management. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive data-informed solutions and improve user experiences while addre...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Engage in impactful project management to enhance community safety through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration, driving operational excellence in a dynamic environment focused on u...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $150K *

Drive data excellence by leading taxonomy governance and reporting for campaigns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and operational efficiency while mentoring resources to...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$145K - $175K *

Unlock the potential of data management by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing business intelligence solutions, and fostering cross-functional partnerships to drive operational excellence and dat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional projects to enhance community safety through data-driven insights and scalable solutions, ensuring effective operations and collaboration across teams to mitigate real-world harm...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$197K - $247K *

Lead cloud architecture and engineering initiatives, driving strategic transformation and client engagement. Shape scalable solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP while mentoring teams and fostering inn...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$197K - $247K *

Lead the charge in cloud architecture and engineering, driving strategic initiatives and client engagement. Shape scalable, secure solutions while mentoring teams and fostering innovation in a dynamic...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Elevate cloud security by enhancing Microsoft Azure environments. Collaborate on governance, vulnerability remediation, and security reporting to ensure compliance with best practices and improve over...

Winnipeg, MBIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by enhancing the security of Microsoft Azure environments. Collaborate on governance, vulnerability remediation, and security reporting to ensure compliance with best practices in a f...

Halifax, NSIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Tackle the challenge of enhancing security in Microsoft Azure environments. Collaborate with teams to implement best practices, manage vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance while producing clear docu...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate cloud security by enhancing Microsoft Azure environments. Collaborate on governance, vulnerability remediation, and security reporting to ensure compliance with best practices and improve over...

Quebec, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.