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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$110K - $130K *

Elevate our compliance and risk management efforts by implementing frameworks and driving regulatory adherence while fostering cross-functional collaboration to safeguard data and build trust in a dyn...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $124K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring HR content accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with global stakeholders to manage knowledge lifecycle, support audits, and enhance operational excellence acro...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $137K *

Contribute to strategic data initiatives by advising on data governance frameworks and enhancing data quality metrics. Collaborate with stakeholders to address data challenges and drive analytic matur...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $137K *

Shape innovative data governance strategies while collaborating with IT to enhance analytics and quality metrics, driving impactful solutions for data-related challenges across various business operat...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$118K - $152K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing data engineering solutions that enhance data governance and quality for financial services clients, ensuring compliance and transparency across complex da...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$111K - $150K *

Drive compliance and security strategies in cloud environments, translating federal requirements into technical standards while leading continuous monitoring, governance, and risk management initiativ...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $115K *

Drive effective governance and business analysis by collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements, enhance processes, and ensure compliance across the portfolio, fostering continuous improvem...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion data governance and security by leading Microsoft Purview implementations, assessments, and compliance initiatives for enterprise clients across diverse sectors, ensuring optimized data prote...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $99K *

Champion data governance and legal investigations as a Senior Information Management/eDiscovery Specialist, driving eDiscovery cases from inception to completion while collaborating with legal and IT...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $150K *

Advance data governance initiatives by developing standards, metrics, and training programs. Oversee the Collibra software, ensuring compliance and enhancing data quality across the enterprise while c...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $150K *

Drive data governance excellence by developing policies, overseeing initiatives, and collaborating with teams to enhance data quality and stewardship. Lead the implementation of governance software an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $150K *

Elevate data governance practices by developing standards, metrics, and training programs. Collaborate with business units to implement initiatives and oversee the Collibra software, ensuring complian...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $150K *

Transform data governance practices by developing standards, metrics, and training programs. Collaborate with business units to enhance data quality and stewardship, while managing the Collibra softwa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $150K *

Develop and oversee data governance initiatives, ensuring compliance with policies and standards. Collaborate with business units to enhance data quality and stewardship, while managing the Collibra s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $150K *

Elevate data governance by developing policies, metrics, and training programs. Collaborate with business units to implement initiatives and oversee the Collibra software, ensuring adherence to standa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $150K *

Lead the charge in data governance initiatives, ensuring compliance with policies and standards while collaborating with business units to enhance data quality and stewardship across the enterprise...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $150K *

Drive data governance initiatives by developing standards, metrics, and training programs. Collaborate with business units to enhance data quality and stewardship, ensuring compliance with governance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee data governance initiatives, ensuring compliance with policies and standards. Collaborate with business units to enhance data quality and stewardship while managing...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $150K *

Join us to lead data governance initiatives, ensuring compliance with policies and standards. Collaborate with business units to develop metrics, enhance data quality, and manage the Collibra software...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $150K *

Join our team to lead data governance initiatives, ensuring compliance with policies and standards. Collaborate with business units to develop metrics, enhance data quality, and manage governance soft...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $155K *

Drive the implementation of data governance and AI capabilities, leveraging Microsoft Purview to enhance compliance and framework design. Collaborate with stakeholders, ensuring effective governance a...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $246K *

Unlock potential by bridging Security and Compliance with Engineering, ensuring governance requirements are actionable and scalable. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security control...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $223K *

Join a team that's bridging Security and Compliance with Engineering. You'll evaluate control implementations, translate requirements, and foster collaboration across teams to enhance governance and r...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $223K *

Join a team that's redefining security governance by bridging Assurance and Engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate compliance requirements into actionable technical s...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$113K - $188K *

Shape data solutions by designing and maintaining scalable pipelines and frameworks, ensuring data quality and governance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet evolving business need...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.