Data Governance Lead

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We believe that data is more than numbers—it’s the heartbeat of informed decision-making. Our mission is to empower every team in our organization with trusted, high-quality, and well-governed data so they can innovate with confidence. We value integrity, transparency, and collaboration, and we see data governance not as a compliance checkbox, but as a strategic enabler for growth and impact.

The Impact You'll Make

As our Data Governance Lead, you will be the architect of our data trust framework. You’ll design and implement the policies, processes, and tools that ensure our data is accurate, secure, and accessible to the right people at the right time. Your work will directly influence how our teams—from product to marketing to operations—leverage data to make smarter, faster, and more ethical decisions.

Key Accountabilities/Deliverables:

• Lead the creation and rollout of our enterprise-wide data governance strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Define and maintain data standards, taxonomies, and metadata management practices.
• Partner with engineering teams to implement data quality monitoring tools and automated validation processes.
• Establish clear data ownership and stewardship models across departments.
• Drive compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and internal security policies.
• Facilitate data governance councils and working groups to foster a culture of accountability and data literacy.
• Monitor and report on data governance KPIs, highlighting improvements and areas for action.
  
  

Technical Knowledge and Understanding:

• Microsoft Purview data governance: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Purview Unified Catalog, Data Map, lineage, classification, sensitivity labels, glossary, data product curation, metadata management, and governance workflows across cloud, on-premises, and SaaS data assets.
• Microsoft Fabric and Power BI governance: Practical understanding of Fabric workspaces, OneLake, Lakehouses, Warehouses, Dataflows Gen2, pipelines, semantic models, Power BI reports, endorsement/certification practices, workspace security, data access controls, and governed self-service analytics.
• Azure data platform integration and data quality: Familiarity with Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, SQL, data lineage capture, pipeline monitoring, data quality rules, validation controls, role-based access, and integration patterns that support trusted, auditable data delivery.

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or demonstrated equivalent experience in a related field required.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in data governance, data management, or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK) and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with governance and catalog tools.
• Familiarity with data privacy laws and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to translate governance principles into practical, scalable solutions.

The expected pay range for the role is $000 - $000.  The specific offer will depend on an applicant’s skills and experiences.   The disclosed pay range estimate may also be adjusted for the applicable geographic differential for the location in which the position is filled.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.  We are unable to sponsor or take over work authorization sponsorship now or in the future for this position. 

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At Core Specialty, you will receive a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and advancement.  We offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurances; short and long-term disability; a Company-match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan; an Employee Assistance Plan; Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, and a wellness program