Data Governance Management Lead
Palmetto Clean TechCharlotte, North Carolina
Full Time
Posted March 2, 2026
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Job Description
The Principal Data Governance Management lead is a senior-level role responsible for developing and enforcing data governance and privacy frameworks, ensuring data quality and compliance, and collaborating with various teams to support strategic decision-making and operational excellence within the company.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and promote the enterprise data governance framework, policies, standards, and procedures.
- Design and implement data governance and management solutions aligned with enterprise and regulatory standards.
- Act as data steward and oversee the deployment of data governance tools and platforms such as data catalogs and quality monitoring systems.
- Lead Data Loss Prevention (DLP) strategy and implement DLP tooling.
- Define and monitor KPIs to assess the effectiveness and maturity of the data governance program.
- Participate in governance councils and contribute to strategic data and information risk management discussions.
- Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations like GDPR, CCPA, and internal policies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess data risks and establish controls for data access, usage, and retention.
- Conduct audits of data governance compliance and report findings to stakeholders.
- Develop and manage data retention and archival policies in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Create and deliver training programs on data governance and privacy policies, roles, and responsibilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in data management, data quality, business intelligence, or a related field, with at least 5 years focused specifically on data governance and policy implementation.
- Proven experience implementing and managing an enterprise data governance program.
- Expert-level knowledge of data governance principles, data quality management, metadata management, and data lineage.
- Strong proficiency with data governance and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools such as TrustArc, Collibra, Alation, etc.
- Knowledge of database technologies including SQL and NoSQL, and data warehousing concepts.
- Knowledge of cloud environments and data platform architectures, preferably AWS, GCP, Snowflake.
- Working knowledge of relevant data privacy and security regulations, specifically GDPR and CCPA.
- Experience with Agile methodologies.
- Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Benefits & Perks
Unlimited PTO
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid parental leave
Retirement plans
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