Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and working sessions to gather requirements and support governance initiatives
Assess how data is stored, used, and managed across systems, files, and spreadsheets
Develop and implement data classification frameworks (e.g., Public, Internal, Confidential, Restricted)
Define and document data handling guidelines, including access, storage, and sharing protocols
Contribute to data lifecycle management policies, including retention and deletion standards
Help establish and support data ownership and stewardship roles across the organization
Identify and mitigate common data risks such as duplication, inconsistent definitions, and uncontrolled sharing
Support development and execution of phased data governance roadmaps
Create documentation, policies, and training materials to support adoption
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent and high-quality implementation of governance practices

5+ years of experience in data governance, data quality, or data management
Working knowledge of data governance frameworks and data lifecycle management
Ability to work with both business and technical stakeholders
Strong communication and facilitation skills
Experience developing documentation such as policies, standards, and process guides
Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Data Science, Business Administration, or a related field

Senior Data Governance Specialist

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