Lead enterprise data governance by defining frameworks, policies, and operating models. Manage data quality, metadata, catalogs, lineage, stewardship, compliance, and MDM. Collaborate with stakeholders, run governance councils, track KPIs, and support analytics, cloud, and AI initiatives.
We are seeking an experienced Data Governance Specialist to establish, implement, and manage enterprise-wide data governance frameworks, policies, standards, and processes. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring data quality, data stewardship, compliance, security, and regulatory adherence across the organization's data landscape.
The role requires close collaboration with business stakeholders, data owners, data stewards, architects, and technology teams to drive data governance initiatives that support business objectives and enable trusted, secure, and well-managed data assets.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications- Define and implement enterprise Data Governance strategies, frameworks, and operating models.
- Establish and maintain data policies, standards, guidelines, and best practices.
- Drive Data Quality Management initiatives, including monitoring, profiling, cleansing, and remediation activities.
- Develop and maintain Data Catalogs, Business Glossaries, and Metadata Management processes.
- Define Data Ownership, Data Stewardship, and Data Custodian responsibilities across business functions.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards related to data management and privacy.
- Collaborate with business and technical teams to improve data consistency, accuracy, integrity, and lineage.
- Lead Data Governance Council meetings and governance reviews.
- Implement and monitor data governance KPIs, metrics, and reporting dashboards.
- Support master data management (MDM) initiatives.
- Conduct data governance maturity assessments and recommend continuous improvement opportunities.
- Manage data risk, security, retention, and compliance requirements.
- Support enterprise data transformation, analytics, AI/ML, and cloud migration initiatives.
Required Technical SkillsData Governance
About UsAt Zensar, we’re “experience-led everything”. We are committed to conceptualizing, designing, engineering, marketing, and managing digital solutions and experiences for over 130 leading enterprises. We are a company driven by a bold purpose: Together, we shape experiences for better futures. Whether for our clients, our people, or the world around us, this belief powers everything we do. At the heart of our culture is ONE with Client - a set of four core values that reflect who we are and how we work: One Zensar, Nurturing, Empowering, and Client Focus.- Data Governance Frameworks
- Data Stewardship
- Data Ownership Models
- Data Quality Management
- Data Lineage
- Metadata Management
- Business Glossary Management
- Data Lifecycle Management
- Master Data Management (MDM)
Experience with one or more of the following:
- Microsoft Purview
- Collibra
- Informatica Data Governance
- Alation
- IBM InfoSphere
- Talend Data Quality
- SAP Information Steward
- Data Cataloging
- Data Classification
- Data Profiling
- Data Quality Assessment
- Data Mapping
- Reference Data Management
- Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft Fabric
- AWS
- GCP
- Data Warehouses and Data Lakes
- SQL
- Power BI
- Excel
- Data Governance Dashboards
Strong understanding of:
- GDPR
- CCPA
- Data Privacy Regulations
- Information Security Standards
- Data Retention Policies
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Regulatory Compliance Frameworks
- 6–10 years of overall experience in Data Management, Data Governance, Data Quality, or related domains.
- Hands-on experience implementing Data Governance programs in large enterprises.
- Experience working with Data Governance tools such as Purview, Collibra, or Informatica.
- Experience in metadata management, data cataloging, and data quality initiatives.
- Strong understanding of Data Lineage, Data Stewardship, and Governance operating models.
- Experience collaborating with business, risk, compliance, and technology stakeholders.
- Knowledge of cloud-based data ecosystems.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Management, Engineering, or related field.
- Master's degree preferred.
- DCAM (Data Management Capability Assessment Model)
- CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional)
- Microsoft Purview Certification
- Collibra Ranger Certification
- DAMA Data Governance Certification
- Azure Fundamentals / Azure Data Certifications
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive governance adoption.
- Strong documentation and policy-development skills.
- Leadership and facilitation skills for governance councils and steering committees.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
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We believe the best work happens when individuality is celebrated, growth is encouraged, and well-being is prioritized. We are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veteran status.
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