2,546 Data Governance Director jobs in the United States

Overview

AARP Foundation works for and with vulnerable people over 50 to end senior poverty and reduce financial hardship by building economic opportunity. As a charitable affiliate of AARP, we serve AARP members and nonmembers alike. Through vigorous legal advocacy and evidence-based solutions, and by strengthening supportive community connections, we foster resilience, advance equity and restore hope.

The Data Strategy & Governance Director leads the collection, management, and analysis of data to develop insights for use in decision-making and setting business priorities. This leader consults with management to discuss data insights and trends, and determines strategies for data management and solutions that serve those needs. He or she collaborates with senior management to translate and integrate data into strategic plans and to instill data governance practices across AARP Foundation.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements data governance framework, policies, and standards to monitor multiple data sources for data quality, information security, and privacy standards.

• Establishes and supports data stewardship roles and responsibilities, and monitors practices across the organization.
  Facilitates a community of data stewards, technology counterparts, and business stakeholders to advance data practices.

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to elicit data requirements and manage data integration, working through delivery teams responsible for integration.
  Maintains a view, and articulates the vision for, the overall data management roadmap.

• Serves as the Subject Matter Expert by advising external (vendors) and internal partners on data-related matters and questions.

• Oversees the use of data governance technology solutions, such as metadata management and data lineage tools.
  Accountable for the adoption of solutions through promotion and education that advances the organizations data literacy.

• Serves as a liaison between Business and Functional areas and technology to ensure that data-related business requirements for protecting sensitive data are clearly defined, communicated, well-understood, and considered as part of operational prioritization and planning.

• Serves as an informed thought leader to identify new business opportunities pertaining to the use of information assets to achieve efficiency and effectiveness in the marketplace.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience providing strategic direction for data products, programs, or platforms.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience leading or supporting data governance programs.
• Proven success engaging data owners and leading data communities in a matrixed organizational structure.

• 3+ years of experience designing and implementing scalable data architectures.

Preferred:

• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
• Certified Data Governance Professional (CDGP)
• AWS Certified Data Engineer
• TOGAF9
• DASCA Data Architect Certification
• 8+ years total experience in the industry

AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.

Additional Requirements

• Regular and reliable job attendance
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
• Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
• In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise

Hybrid Work Environment

AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories.

Compensation and Benefits

AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

• 5+ years of experience providing strategic direction for data products, programs, or platforms.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience leading or supporting data governance programs.
• Proven success engaging data owners and leading data communities in a matrixed organizational structure.

• 3+ years of experience designing and implementing scalable data architectures.

Preferred:

• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
• Certified Data Governance Professional (CDGP)
• AWS Certified Data Engineer
• TOGAF9
• DASCA Data Architect Certification
• 8+ years total experience in the industry

AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.

Additional Requirements

• Regular and reliable job attendance
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
• Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
• In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise

Hybrid Work Environment

AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories.

Compensation and Benefits

AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

• Develops and implements data governance framework, policies, and standards to monitor multiple data sources for data quality, information security, and privacy standards.

• Establishes and supports data stewardship roles and responsibilities, and monitors practices across the organization.
  Facilitates a community of data stewards, technology counterparts, and business stakeholders to advance data practices.

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to elicit data requirements and manage data integration, working through delivery teams responsible for integration.
  Maintains a view, and articulates the vision for, the overall data management roadmap.

• Serves as the Subject Matter Expert by advising external (vendors) and internal partners on data-related matters and questions.

• Oversees the use of data governance technology solutions, such as metadata management and data lineage tools.
  Accountable for the adoption of solutions through promotion and education that advances the organizations data literacy.

• Serves as a liaison between Business and Functional areas and technology to ensure that data-related business requirements for protecting sensitive data are clearly defined, communicated, well-understood, and considered as part of operational prioritization and planning.

• Serves as an informed thought leader to identify new business opportunities pertaining to the use of information assets to achieve efficiency and effectiveness in the marketplace.

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Overview

AARP Foundation works for and with vulnerable people over 50 to end senior poverty and reduce financial hardship by building economic opportunity. As a charitable affiliate of AARP, we serve AARP members and nonmembers alike. Through vigorous legal advocacy and evidence-based solutions, and by strengthening supportive community connections, we foster resilience, advance equity and restore hope.

The Data Strategy & Governance Director leads the collection, management, and analysis of data to develop insights for use in decision-making and setting business priorities. This leader consults with management to discuss data insights and trends, and determines strategies for data management and solutions that serve those needs. He or she collaborates with senior management to translate and integrate data into strategic plans and to instill data governance practices across AARP Foundation.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements data governance framework, policies, and standards to monitor multiple data sources for data quality, information security, and privacy standards.

• Establishes and supports data stewardship roles and responsibilities, and monitors practices across the organization.
  Facilitates a community of data stewards, technology counterparts, and business stakeholders to advance data practices.

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to elicit data requirements and manage data integration, working through delivery teams responsible for integration.
  Maintains a view, and articulates the vision for, the overall data management roadmap.

• Serves as the Subject Matter Expert by advising external (vendors) and internal partners on data-related matters and questions.

• Oversees the use of data governance technology solutions, such as metadata management and data lineage tools.
  Accountable for the adoption of solutions through promotion and education that advances the organizations data literacy.

• Serves as a liaison between Business and Functional areas and technology to ensure that data-related business requirements for protecting sensitive data are clearly defined, communicated, well-understood, and considered as part of operational prioritization and planning.

• Serves as an informed thought leader to identify new business opportunities pertaining to the use of information assets to achieve efficiency and effectiveness in the marketplace.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience providing strategic direction for data products, programs, or platforms.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience leading or supporting data governance programs.
• Proven success engaging data owners and leading data communities in a matrixed organizational structure.

• 3+ years of experience designing and implementing scalable data architectures.

Preferred:

• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
• Certified Data Governance Professional (CDGP)
• AWS Certified Data Engineer
• TOGAF9
• DASCA Data Architect Certification
• 8+ years total experience in the industry

AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.

Additional Requirements

• Regular and reliable job attendance
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
• Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
• In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise

Hybrid Work Environment

AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories.

Compensation and Benefits

AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Overview:

We are seeking a transformational data leader to serve as our Director of Data Governance & Strategy within our Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO). This role is part of our Insights & Intelligence (I2) organization which leads enterprise data, AI and analytics and will report to the Sr. Director of I2. In this highly visible, enterprise-wide role, you will define and lead the execution of our enterprise data strategy, ensuring high-impact alignment with business priorities, regulatory requirements, and the company's broader digital transformation. This role is located at our corporate headquarters in Falls Church, VA. We may consider hybrid or Part-Time telework arrangements for this position.

You will own the data governance operating model, lead our data quality and privacy programs, and drive clarity on where enterprise data must be standardized vs. harmonized. This role is ideal for a visionary leader who can partner effectively across the C-suite, influence federated teams, and embed data ownership deep into the fabric of how we operate.

Your leadership will ensure that data is treated as a strategic asset - enabling insights, driving automation, and ensuring our data-driven future is built on trusted, well-governed foundations.

Key Responsibilities:

Enterprise Data Strategy & Governance

• Lead the development, socialization, and execution of the enterprise data strategy across business and technology.

• Define where strict data standardization is needed to drive operational or regulatory outcomes, and where harmonization of non-standard processes is sufficient.

• Build and operationalize a fit-for-purpose data governance framework including policies, stewardship models, escalation protocols, and accountability mechanisms.

• Serve as a key voice in data-centric decision-making forums, representing governance strategy in enterprise architecture, analytics, and transformation discussions.

Data Ownership & Operating Model

• Embed clear, actionable data ownership into business-aligned teams, enabling distributed accountability for data quality and governance.

• Equip functional organizations with the frameworks, training, and support they need to fulfill data stewardship responsibilities.

• Drive culture change across the enterprise to treat data as a shared corporate asset.

Data Quality Management

• Design and lead the enterprise-wide data quality strategy, including data profiling, cleansing, and continuous monitoring.

• Establish data quality thresholds and scorecards for key systems of record and strategic data domains.

• Drive root cause analysis and data remediation initiatives in partnership with technology and business stakeholders.

Privacy, Compliance & Risk

• Ensure compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements and internal policies related to data management and privacy protection.

• Serve as the enterprise lead for the data privacy function, ensuring compliance with all applicable data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, etc.).

• Design and oversee privacy-by-design processes, data minimization practices, and privacy impact assessments.

• Partner with Legal, Information Security, and Compliance to maintain a strong risk posture and audit readiness.

Enablement & Training

• Design and launch training programs to build data literacy and awareness across all levels of the organization.

• Deliver scalable, role-specific education for data owners, stewards, and analysts to support governance and privacy adoption.

• Foster a federated network of trained data champions across the business.

Stakeholder Engagement & Influence

• Act as a trusted advisor to C-level executives, senior functional leaders, and technical stakeholders.

• Influence cross-functional decision-making by translating complex data risks and opportunities into business-relevant narratives.

Support for AI & Analytics

• Ensure data governance and quality frameworks enable scalable, compliant use of advanced analytics and AI/ML use cases.

• Partner with AI and analytics leaders to establish trust in training data, improve data discoverability, and manage model risk associated with poor data quality.

• Supervise and provide leadership and mentoring to a diverse team of professionals, fostering a culture of ethical governance, continuous learning, and innovation.

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including senior management, to report on governance activities, risks, and mitigation plans.

• Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in data governance and privacy to ensure the organization remains at the forefront of industry standards.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Data Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.

• 15+ years of progressive experience in data governance, data quality, privacy, or enterprise data strategy roles within large, matrixed organizations.

• Demonstrated success in building and scaling data governance operating models, including accountability frameworks, business engagement, and tool adoption.

• Experience managing personal information and sensitive data, and familiarity with global privacy laws and compliance protocols.

• Executive presence and proven ability to influence across C-suite, business unit leaders, and technology teams.

• Strong understanding of data architecture, metadata management, data lineage, and modern data platforms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master's degree or higher in Data Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.

• Experience with AI ethics and responsible AI practices.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CDMP, CIPP, CIPT).

• Familiarity with tools like Collibra, Alation, Informatica, BigID, or similar.

• Exposure to cloud platforms and modern data stacks (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, Azure)

• Change management or organizational development experience.

• Proficiency in risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

Salary Range: $179,600.00 - $269,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
**Description**
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
**Overview:**
We are seeking a transformational data leader to serve as our Director of Data Governance & Strategy within our Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO). This role is part of our Insights & Intelligence (I2) organization which leads enterprise data, AI and analytics and will report to the Sr. Director of I2. In this highly visible, enterprise-wide role, you will define and lead the execution of our enterprise data strategy, ensuring high-impact alignment with business priorities, regulatory requirements, and the company's broader digital transformation. This role is located at our corporate headquarters in Falls Church, VA. We may consider hybrid or Part-Time telework arrangements for this position.
You will own the data governance operating model, lead our data quality and privacy programs, and drive clarity on where enterprise data must be standardized vs. harmonized. This role is ideal for a visionary leader who can partner effectively across the C-suite, influence federated teams, and embed data ownership deep into the fabric of how we operate.
Your leadership will ensure that data is treated as a strategic asset - enabling insights, driving automation, and ensuring our data-driven future is built on trusted, well-governed foundations.
**Key Responsibilities:**
Enterprise Data Strategy & Governance
+ Lead the development, socialization, and execution of the enterprise data strategy across business and technology.
+ Define where strict data standardization is needed to drive operational or regulatory outcomes, and where harmonization of non-standard processes is sufficient.
+ Build and operationalize a fit-for-purpose data governance framework including policies, stewardship models, escalation protocols, and accountability mechanisms.
+ Serve as a key voice in data-centric decision-making forums, representing governance strategy in enterprise architecture, analytics, and transformation discussions.
Data Ownership & Operating Model
+ Embed clear, actionable data ownership into business-aligned teams, enabling distributed accountability for data quality and governance.
+ Equip functional organizations with the frameworks, training, and support they need to fulfill data stewardship responsibilities.
+ Drive culture change across the enterprise to treat data as a shared corporate asset.
Data Quality Management
+ Design and lead the enterprise-wide data quality strategy, including data profiling, cleansing, and continuous monitoring.
+ Establish data quality thresholds and scorecards for key systems of record and strategic data domains.
+ Drive root cause analysis and data remediation initiatives in partnership with technology and business stakeholders.
Privacy, Compliance & Risk
+ Ensure compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements and internal policies related to data management and privacy protection.
+ Serve as the enterprise lead for the data privacy function, ensuring compliance with all applicable data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, etc.).
+ Design and oversee privacy-by-design processes, data minimization practices, and privacy impact assessments.
+ Partner with Legal, Information Security, and Compliance to maintain a strong risk posture and audit readiness.
Enablement & Training
+ Design and launch training programs to build data literacy and awareness across all levels of the organization.
+ Deliver scalable, role-specific education for data owners, stewards, and analysts to support governance and privacy adoption.
+ Foster a federated network of trained data champions across the business.
Stakeholder Engagement & Influence
+ Act as a trusted advisor to C-level executives, senior functional leaders, and technical stakeholders.
+ Influence cross-functional decision-making by translating complex data risks and opportunities into business-relevant narratives.
Support for AI & Analytics
+ Ensure data governance and quality frameworks enable scalable, compliant use of advanced analytics and AI/ML use cases.
+ Partner with AI and analytics leaders to establish trust in training data, improve data discoverability, and manage model risk associated with poor data quality.
+ Supervise and provide leadership and mentoring to a diverse team of professionals, fostering a culture of ethical governance, continuous learning, and innovation.
+ Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including senior management, to report on governance activities, risks, and mitigation plans.
+ Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in data governance and privacy to ensure the organization remains at the forefront of industry standards.
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Data Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
+ 15+ years of progressive experience in data governance, data quality, privacy, or enterprise data strategy roles within large, matrixed organizations.
+ Demonstrated success in building and scaling data governance operating models, including accountability frameworks, business engagement, and tool adoption.
+ Experience managing personal information and sensitive data, and familiarity with global privacy laws and compliance protocols.
+ Executive presence and proven ability to influence across C-suite, business unit leaders, and technology teams.
+ Strong understanding of data architecture, metadata management, data lineage, and modern data platforms.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ A Master's degree or higher in Data Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
+ Experience with AI ethics and responsible AI practices.
+ Relevant certifications (e.g., CDMP, CIPP, CIPT).
+ Familiarity with tools like Collibra, Alation, Informatica, BigID, or similar.
+ Exposure to cloud platforms and modern data stacks (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, Azure)
+ Change management or organizational development experience.
+ Proficiency in risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
Salary Range: $179,600.00 - $269,400.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Overview

Permanent, full-time, hybrid

Connecting clients to markets - and talent to opportunity

With 4,300 employees and over 400,000 retail and institutional clients from more than 80 offices spread across five continents, we're a Fortune-100, Nasdaq-listed provider, connecting clients to the global markets - focusing on innovation, human connection, and providing world-class products and services to all types of investors.

At StoneX, we offer you the opportunity to be part of an institutional-grade financial services network that connects companies, organizations, and investors to the global markets ecosystem. As a team member, you'll benefit from our unique blend of digital platforms, comprehensive clearing and execution services, personalized high-touch support, and deep industry expertise. Elevate your career with us and make a significant impact in the world of global finance.

Corporate: Engage in a deep variety of business-critical activities that keep our company running efficiently. From strategic marketing and financial management to human resources and operational oversight, you'll have the opportunity to optimize processes and implement game-changing policies.

Responsibilities

Position Purpose:

We are hiring a Director of Data Governance to lead our enterprise-wide data governance program. Reporting to the CDO, this role will drive the creation and execution of policies, standards, and controls that ensure trusted, compliant, and secure data usage-across internal domains and external partnerships. You'll work cross-functionally with Cybersecurity, TPRM (Third-Party Risk Management), Legal, Privacy, Risk, and Platform teams , and help build scalable governance with a strong focus on data and AI governance .

This role will be responsible for creating the policies, roadmap, and control structure that effectively manage cost and risk while setting the foundation to unlock the full value of data -enabling growth, operational speed, and margin expansion.
Primary duties will include:

• Design and implement a data governance framework and operating model that balances control and enablement.
• Develop policies around data quality, classification, access, retention, and AI/ML usage .
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity and TPRM to govern entitlements, third-party sharing, and risk controls.
• Lead AI governance efforts to ensure responsible use of models and training data.
• Partner with architecture, platform and engineering teams to operationalize governance using tools like Unity Catalog (Databricks) and enterprise data catalogs.
• Drive adoption of metadata management, lineage, and stewardship practices .
• Establish mechanisms that optimize data usage for business growth while maintaining cost efficiency and compliance .
• Support audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and data ethics initiatives.
• Build and grow a lean, high-impact governance team over time.

Qualifications

To land this role you will need:

• 10+ years in data governance, data management, or related roles.
• Deep understanding of data privacy, security, and regulatory frameworks .
• Familiarity with Unity Catalog (Databricks) , Alation, Microsoft Purview, or similar tools.
• Experience operationalizing AI/ML governance in business or regulatory contexts.
• Strong ability to navigate cross-functional environments and influence without authority.

Education:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Analytics, or closely related field and three (5) years of experience as Technology Lead or Technology Project Manager.

Working environment:

• Hybrid
• FTE

Hiring Salary Range $145,000.00 - $2000,000.00 per year to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity and alignment with market data). Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. This compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

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ABOUT US:

Kestra Holdings offers industry-leading wealth management platforms for independent wealth management professionals nationwide. With an innovative culture that celebrates independence, the company seeks to redefine the future of the advisory industry through superior service, cutting-edge technology, and preeminent resources that every financial professional needs to succeed in the market now and in the years to come.

Kestra Holdings companies collectively oversee $123 billion in assets under administration (AUA) and support more than 2,400+ independent financial professionals across the country in delivering comprehensive securities, trust, and investment advisory services to their clients. Located in the "Silicon Hills" of Austin, Texas, Kestra Holdings offers an experience as unique as the city in which it operates.

Kestra is seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Data Governance to lead the expansion of our enterprise data governance capabilities, with a sharp focus on data quality, data stewardship, and master data management (MDM). In this pivotal leadership role, you will architect and drive a comprehensive governance program that ensures the accuracy, consistency, and trustworthiness of Kestra's critical data assets across lines of business.

You will be responsible for leading the framework, tools, and processes to manage master and reference data domains, enforce data quality standards, and promote stewardship accountability throughout the organization. This is a high-impact role ideal for a collaborative leader who understands how trusted data can reduce operational risk, enhance compliance, and power advanced analytics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

• Lead the development and execution of Kestra's enterprise data governance strategy, with a focus on data quality management, stewardship programs, and MDM implementation.
• Define and enforce policies, standards, and controls for Kestra's enterprise data platform, including data quality, master and reference data, metadata, and lineage.
• Establish a scalable data stewardship model, coordinating across business units and data domains to assign clear ownership and accountability.
• Develop and execute strategies for master and reference data management, including domain prioritization, data modeling, entity resolution, and stewardship workflows.
• Oversee the management of golden records for critical entities such as Firms, Reps, Clients, Accounts, and Products.
• Build and maintain a central inventory of critical data elements and their relationships, including hierarchies and mappings.
• Oversee the management and adoption of our data governance tech (e.g., Alation, Monte Carlo, Profisee).
• Collaborate with stakeholders in Data Engineering, Data Product, Business Intelligence, Cyber Security, and Compliance to integrate governance into data pipelines, platforms, and products.
• Define data quality metrics, KPIs, and scorecards to monitor data health and drive remediation efforts in partnership with business and technology teams.
• Represent Data Governance in enterprise projects including data platform modernization, business transformation, and AI/ML enablement.
• Evangelize a culture of data responsibility through training, communication, and enablement initiatives.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND/OR ABILITIES: To perform this job successfully, individual should have the following skills and abilities:

• Expertise in data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK) and practical experience operationalizing them in complex environments.
• Proven experience with enterprise MDM and RDM programs, including entity matching, hierarchy management, and data stewardship design.
• Deep understanding of data quality management including profiling, validation, cleansing, and automated monitoring techniques.
• Familiarity with data governance and MDM technologies such as Alation, Monte Carlo, Profisee, Databricks Unity Catalog.
• Experience integrating governance into modern data stack environments (e.g., Azure, Databricks).
• Ability to partner and influence across the enterprise-from technical teams to executive leadership.
• Strong leadership, facilitation, and change management skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong operational delivery skills and a bias for action.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Yes, direct supervision of Data Governance professionals and analysts.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data Science, Business, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in data management disciplines, with 5+ years leading data governance, MDM, or data quality initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience standing up data governance and MDM capabilities from the ground up in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Experience in financial services, broker-dealer, or regulated industries strongly preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: None

PHYSICAL DEMAND: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time in office environment well lit.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Position is located in Austin, TX office. Must be able to work in the office during scheduled work hours.

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a complete comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

INTERNAL APPLICANT POLICY:

Internal applicants must be in good standing and have a minimum of 1 year of service with Kestra. Internal applicants must also have a minimum of 1 year service in current role unless approved by EVP.

BENEFITS:

Full health, vision, dental. 401(k) plans along with a host of voluntary plans such as car insurance, legal services and more.

DISCLOSURE

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Director - Data Governance

Santa Clara - Hybrid

6 Months Contract

The Data Governance leader role is critical to the success of our data-driven initiatives. As we continues to expand its data capabilities, the complexity and scale of our data environments have increased. A Data Governance lead will ensure that we can bring in more rigor, process standards and monitoring into some of our critical decision making using data and align with the organization's strategic goals. This role will lead the data governance initiatives for enterprise systems and analytical data sets supporting our current and future business needs.

The Data Governance team is pivotal to establishing an enterprise-wide approach to data quality, privacy, and security. As the Director of Data Governance, you will lead a cross-functional team responsible for setting and enforcing governance policies that ensure the accuracy, consistency, and protection of data across client's semiconductor business. You'll work closely with data engineers, data scientists, business unit leaders, and compliance officers to build a strong foundation for data governance, empowering teams to leverage high-quality data in decision-making and innovation.

Your Impact
In this transformative role, you will shape Client's data governance framework and oversee its implementation across the organization. By defining standards and ensuring data integrity, you will support Client's commitment to becoming a data-driven enterprise. Your work will enable secure, compliant, and accessible data management practices that enhance efficiency, drive regulatory adherence, and fuel innovation in Client's products and services.
• Requirements

What We're Looking For

Education & Experience:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related fields, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, preferably in the semiconductor or technology industry.

Technical Expertise:
• Strong knowledge of data governance principles, data quality frameworks, and compliance regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Experience with data governance technologies and tools, such as data catalogs, lineage tracking, and metadata management systems.
• Proficiency in data management practices, including data architecture, master data management, and data lifecycle management.

Leadership & Collaboration Skills:
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and working collaboratively with business and technical stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Strategic Vision & Problem Solving:
• Ability to translate complex regulatory and operational requirements into actionable governance strategies.
• Analytical and detail-oriented mindset, with a strong focus on data quality, security, and organizational risk management.

Job Responsibilities

What You Can Expect

Data Governance Framework:
• Develop and implement Client's data governance strategy, creating policies, standards, and processes that ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance.
• Establish and lead the Data Governance Committee, aligning stakeholders across business units to drive cohesive data practices and oversight.
• Create data stewardship programs, defining roles and responsibilities to promote data ownership and accountability.

Data Quality & Consistency:
• Oversee data quality initiatives, implementing robust data validation, profiling, and cleansing practices that support reliable and accurate data.
• Establish guidelines and tools for data lifecycle management, including metadata management, master data management, and data cataloging.

Data Privacy & Security:
• Collaborate with IT, legal, and compliance teams to ensure data privacy and security standards are met, in alignment with regulations such as GDPR and CCPA.
• Implement policies to safeguard sensitive and confidential data, managing access control and ensuring compliance with internal and external privacy standards.

Data Literacy & Training:
• Drive data literacy and awareness across Client's, creating training programs that empower employees to understand and uphold data governance principles.
• Develop educational resources and workshops to help teams integrate data governance practices into their workflows effectively.

Technology & Process Integration:
• Partner with data engineering and IT to embed data governance tools and processes into Client's data infrastructure, facilitating easy access to governed data.
• Lead the adoption of governance technology platforms, ensuring scalable solutions for data cataloging, lineage tracking, and policy enforcement.

Job Description Summary

This position will be located at the East Hanover, NJ location and will not have the ability to be located remotely.

This is a one of three roles.

Job Description

The Insights and Decision Science (IDS) team is dedicated to enabling improved decision-making at Novartis by leveraging data and advanced analytics capabilities to generate actionable insights that drive business growth. We collaborate closely with the US business, bringing insights and challenging ideas to empower smarter, data-driven decision-making. Reporting into Executive Director, Data Governance, the Director, Data Governance will play a critical role in establishing a comprehensive data governance strategy to support the US Commercial organization.

This position will be responsible for driving data governance strategies and initiatives to ensure data accessibility, quality, compliance, and consistency across the business. This leadership role will oversee the development and implementation of data governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements. The role will involve collaboration with cross-functional teams to establish and maintain the roadmap of key data governance initiatives required to promote effective management and oversight of the organization's data assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop data governance framework, outlining key objectives, milestones, and roles and responsibilities to support effective domain ownership and stewardship, metadata management, data classification and standards, documentation of requirements, and change control procedures

• Serve as a chair in data governance council, bringing together stakeholders from cross-functional teams to manage and collaborate on key data initiatives

• Implement data governance policies and standards to support data security, privacy, and compliant usage of data

• Partner with IDS teams to determine where data quality management processes are required, ensuring appropriate oversight and mechanisms are in place to support ongoing monitoring

• Oversee the use of technology solutions to advance governance initiatives related to metadata management, data lineage, business rules management, in order to enhance data awareness and accessibility

• Promote trainings and raise awareness on data governance initiatives, processes, and technology / solutions to improve organizational data literacy and drive adoption and adherence to data governance policies

• Establish oversight mechanisms to monitor compliance and present data governance reports, dashboards, and metrics to senior leadership

• Develop and manage data governance metrics and associated KPIs

Essential Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience:

Novartis seeks an individual with extensive experience overseeing data governance operations. The individual should have a deep understanding of industry best practices and a proven ability to manage data-related risks, including privacy and security concerns. A commitment to driving continuous improvement in data governance processes, informed by data insights and industry trends, is essential to this role.

Additional qualifications are as follows:

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in experience in data governance, data management, or related roles.

• Strong understanding of data governance principles, frameworks, and best practices

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to data privacy and security.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to influence and drive change in a complex organizational environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess and manage data-related risks

• Certification in data governance or related areas (e.g., DM-BOK, CDMP, etc.)

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between: $185,500 and $44,500/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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Salary Range

185,500.00 - 344,500.00

Skills Desired

Agility, Brand Awareness, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Engagement, Customer Experience, Customer Insights, Data Strategy, Digital Marketing, Go-To-Market Strategy, Influencing Skills, Inspirational Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Media Campaigns, People Management, Product Marketing, Product Roadmap, Return on Investment (ROI), Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Marketing

Job Summary

Job Description

Director, Data Governance, RBC Capital Markets LLC, Jersey City, NJ:

Engage with key stakeholders to gather information relative to creating an independent comprehensive testing plan. Spearhead relationship with Second Line of Defense and ensure testing framework and methods are inline across the groups. Provide functional expertise to assist project managers in coordination and execution of tasks, status and management of issues, risks and dependencies arising from the testing activities. Develop a risk-based approach to define the scope for validating the compliance with regulatory instructions and expectations while keeping in mind relative industry trends, supervisory findings. Drive and optimize Regulatory Reporting team's Quality Assurance testing process and responsibilities. Oversight and leadership of issue remediation efforts across Regulatory Reporting, Treasury and Financial Control. Drive adoption of various strategic technological solutions and manage transformation of related business processes. Liaising and collaborating extensively with regulatory reporting teams, technology teams and key stakeholders on strategic sourcing initiatives and issue remediation and management. Design and review metrics to track progress of various initiatives, including preparing scorecards and escalating execution risks to senior management. Perform risk assessments to identify potential risks/opportunities and recommend mitigation strategies. Prepare senior management meeting materials, such as Executive Committee and Program Operating Group meetings, and any other program related forums. Lead Working Group meetings on issue management and remediation with cross-functional teams to deliver results, triage issues, and drive progress.

Telecommuting permitted up to 2 days per week.

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Full time employment, Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, $220,272 per year.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Business, Finance, Mathematics, or a related field, and 5 years of related work experience. Employer will accept a 3- or 4-year US or foreign bachelor's degree.

Must have 5 years of experience in:

* Data projects involving concepts and processes related to data management, including Critical Data Elements (CDEs), data architecture, data models, data lineage, data quality, and data dictionary;

* Federal Reserve reporting;

* U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP");

* Microsoft software Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access);

* Capital Markets; and,

* Financial Services Industry.

Must have 3 years of experience in:

* Federal Reserve Board ("FRB") Regulatory Reporting Requirements;

* Regulatory reporting requirements for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ("OCC");

* Financial reporting requirements for the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"); and,

* Capital-related requirements with a registered broker/dealer for the Financial Industry regulatory Authority, INC ("FINRA").

Any suitable combination of education, training, or experience is acceptable.

The base salary for this job is $220,272 per year. This salary does not include other elements of total compensation, including a discretionary bonus and benefits such as a 401(k) program with company-matching contributions; health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and paid time-off plan.

RBC's compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:

* Drives RBC's high-performance culture

* Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals

* Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value

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Job Skills
Conflict Management, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Privacy, Decision Making, Information Management, Information Security Management, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking

Additional Job Details

Address:

GOLDMAN SACHS TOWER, 30 HUDSON STREET:JERSEY CITY

City:

Jersey City

Country:

United States of America

Work hours/week:

40

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

OFFICE OF THE CFO

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:



Application Deadline:

Note : Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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