Director, Enterprise Information Governance & Management

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, Enterprise Information Governance & Management based in United States.

This senior leadership role will shape enterprise-wide information governance and management within a complex, highly distributed organization. You will establish the frameworks, policies, standards, and operating models needed to ensure institutional data remains trusted, secure, consistent, and fit for purpose. The role oversees strategic capabilities spanning data governance, metadata management, master data management, data quality, and lifecycle management. You will partner with senior data leaders, business stakeholders, data trustees, stewards, custodians, and subject matter experts across multiple organizational environments. A major focus will be driving adoption, strengthening stewardship practices, and translating data strategy into sustainable enterprise capabilities. You will also lead data literacy and enterprise information management training initiatives that build organizational confidence and governance maturity. This is an influential opportunity for a strategic data leader who can combine technical expertise, organizational change leadership, and strong stakeholder engagement.

Accountabilities: Establish and advance the enterprise information management and data governance framework, including policies, standards, roles, responsibilities, operating models, and governance processes.

Lead strategic initiatives across enterprise data governance, metadata management, master data management, data quality, stewardship, and information lifecycle management.

Develop long-term roadmaps and strategic priorities in partnership with senior data architecture leadership and key stakeholders.

Establish enterprise standards for data ownership, stewardship, quality, security, consistency, and lifecycle management across institutional data domains.

Drive implementation and adoption of governance practices across distributed stakeholders, including data trustees, data stewards, data custodians, subject matter experts, and governance groups.

Partner with service leads and cross-functional teams to align priorities, optimize resources, and deliver effective enterprise data management services.

Support data retention and disposal initiatives by promoting consistent execution, governance, and compliance across the organization.

Lead data literacy and enterprise information management training programs, developing role-based education, guidance, and enablement resources.

Translate complex data governance and technical concepts into practical recommendations and communications for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Lead transformational change initiatives that strengthen data governance maturity and improve the responsible, consistent, and secure use of enterprise information.

Monitor competing priorities, identify opportunities for improvement, and independently advance strategic data initiatives aligned with organizational goals.

Provide thought leadership on data structures, systems, technologies, policies, governance practices, and emerging approaches to enterprise information management.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Systems Management, Public Policy, or a related field.

7+ years of experience in data management, business intelligence, data warehousing, or directly supporting data governance in a complex organizational environment.

10+ years of experience supporting data management activities across complex business processes and distributed stakeholder groups is preferred.

7+ years of experience working with Collibra data governance software is preferred.

Experience with enterprise reporting platforms such as Tableau or OBIEE, or experience working with major ERP platforms such as PeopleSoft or Workday.

Strong knowledge of enterprise data governance principles, data management practices, data quality, metadata management, data lifecycle management, and enterprise information systems.

Experience developing strategic plans and roadmaps involving cloud-based solutions, data warehouses, relational databases, and modern data platforms such as Snowflake.

Strong SQL skills, including the ability to read, understand, and write SQL queries.

Strong background in data analytics and an understanding of enterprise data structures, systems, software, and management practices.

Demonstrated experience leading transformational change programs and driving adoption of new governance processes across complex organizations.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain sophisticated technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and senior leaders.

Exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence diverse business and functional groups toward shared outcomes.

Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams, manage competing priorities, and operate effectively within a complex organizational environment.

Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and advance strategic initiatives with limited direction.

Experience supervising, evaluating, or developing training and workforce enablement programs is preferred.

Benefits

Annual base salary range of $170,000–$190,000 USD , with offers determined based on factors including experience, education, skills, responsibilities, internal equity, and market considerations.

Opportunity to lead enterprise-wide data governance and information management initiatives within a complex, globally connected environment.

Ability to influence data strategy, governance maturity, data quality, and responsible information use at an organizational level.

Opportunities to lead data literacy, training, and organizational enablement programs.

Professional growth through exposure to enterprise data strategy, governance, analytics, architecture, and transformational initiatives.

Environment focused on collaboration, innovation, sustainability, and responsible use of institutional information.

Commitment to equal employment opportunity and inclusive hiring practices.

Participation in initiatives supporting sustainability and long-term environmental goals.

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