Associate Director, Data Governance

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of enterprise data governance strategies, frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Establish and maintain data ownership, stewardship, and accountability practices across key business functions.
• Drive initiatives that improve data quality, consistency, integrity, and accessibility across the organization.
• Oversee metadata, data catalog, business glossary, and data lineage management activities to enhance transparency and control.
• Facilitate governance forums and cross-functional working groups to support effective decision-making and issue resolution.
• Monitor and report on governance metrics, risks, compliance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with business, technology, analytics, risk, and control teams to embed governance principles into operational processes.
• Support the implementation of data-related controls and governance practices aligned with internal policies and external requirements.
• Promote data literacy, governance awareness, and organizational adoption of best practices.
• Drive the ongoing evolution and maturity of enterprise data management capabilities.

Job Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Data Risk, Information Management, or related fields.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing enterprise-wide data governance frameworks and operating models.
• Strong understanding of data quality management, metadata management, data lineage, data cataloging, and master/reference data concepts.
• Experience establishing data ownership frameworks, stewardship models, and governance processes.
• Knowledge of risk management, compliance, and control frameworks within complex organizational environments.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong communication, facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in highly regulated or data-intensive industries is advantageous.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline; industry certifications in Data Management, Governance, Risk, or related areas are preferred.