Senior Data Governance Program Lead Associate Manager

Location: San Francisco Bay Area (Hybrid 3 days onsite)

We are seeking a Senior Data Governance Program Lead (Associate Manager) to lead a high-visibility enterprise data governance engagement for a large-scale SaaS client. This role sits squarely at the intersection of strategy operating model design and execution. 

You will act as a trusted advisor and proxy for the enterprise data governance sponsor responsible for translating governance strategy into an operating reality. You will drive cross-functional alignment secure VP-level decisions and ensure consistent adoption of governance standards across multiple business units. 

This role is well-suited for a senior consultant who combines strong executive presence with hands-on program leadership and thrives in complex matrixed client environments. 

What Youll Do 

• Serve as the program sponsor proxy driving execution decision-making and accountability across four client departments 
• Translate enterprise data governance strategy into a scalable operating model including forums cadences roles and decision rights 
• Lead stakeholder onboarding and change adoption ensuring consistent use of governance processes templates and standards 
• Facilitate and secure VP-level alignment and sign-off on critical data objects metrics ownership models and change control 
• Own the integrated program plan milestones and executive dashboards; proactively manage risks dependencies and escalations 
• Lead cross-functional working sessions and executive readouts with clarity structure and confidence 
• Define success metrics and reporting to demonstrate governance adoption data quality improvement and business impact 
• Partner with Product and Engineering leaders to prioritize enabling capabilities such as data catalogs metadata management approval workflows and data quality monitoring 
• Align intake triage SLAs and post-launch measurement to enterprise delivery standards 
• Balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution across concurrent workstreams in a fast-paced environment 
• Identify opportunities to streamline governance through automation and improved reporting 
• Coach and mentor junior consultants on structured delivery stakeholder management and consulting best practices 

Qualifications :

Required 

• 7 years of experience in management consulting program management or technical delivery within technology or financial services 
• 35 years leading complex cross-functional programs in a client-facing or enterprise environment 
• Demonstrated experience delivering enterprise data governance or data management initiatives (e.g. metric governance critical data elements ownership and stewardship models data catalog rollout data quality governance) 
• Proven ability to influence and drive decisions with VP-level and senior executive stakeholders 
• Strong consulting toolkit: structured problem-solving executive communication and disciplined program management 
• Experience working across product engineering analytics and business teams 
• Strong risk and dependency management skills in matrixed organizations 
• Experience working in Agile environments and adapting governance delivery to iterative roadmaps 
• Strong technical and data fluency; comfortable engaging with data platform and analytics engineering teams 
• Authorized to work in the United States 

Location Requirement 

• Must currently reside in the San Francisco Bay Area and be willing to work onsite three days per week 

Preferred 

• Experience delivering governance programs in enterprise SaaS environments 
• Certifications such as PMP SAFe Scrum Master or CDMP 
• Familiarity with tools such as ServiceNow PPM Jira Smartsheet Azure DevOps and Google Workspace 
• Experience with data governance and metadata platforms (e.g. Collibra Alation Informatica Atlan) and BI tools such as Tableau 
• Lean Six Sigma certification 
• Bachelors degree 

Additional Information :

We believe in supporting our team professionally and personally. Heres a snapshot of the comprehensive benefits youll enjoy as part of Sia. 

Competitive Compensation 

• Annual Base Salary Range: $142800 - $147900 commensurate with experience and qualifications

• Annual performance based discretionary bonus 

Robust Health Coverage 

• 3 Medical plans  

• Dental and Vision  

• Life AD&D and other voluntary insurance  

Tax-Advantaged Accounts 

• 401K retirement plan 

• 4% matching and 100% vested upon enrollment 

• Health Savings Account (HSA) 

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)  

• Health Dependent Care Commuter 

Family Friendly Benefits  

• 100% paid parental leave for all new parents with eligible tenure 

• Building Healthy Families program if enrolled through Medical plan 

Time Off to Recharge 

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy 

• 9 company holidays plus 1 floating holiday  

Extras that Make Life Easier 

• College savings and student loan repayment assistance 

• Monthly cell phone stipend 

• Access to wellness programs at no cost if enrolled through Medical plan including: 

  • Gym membership reimbursement 

  • LiveHealth Online virtual care 

  • Personalized support from a Well-being Coach  

• Employee Assistance Program at no cost 

  • Free confidential counseling and emotional support services  

  • On-demand access to Emotional Well-being resources (ranging from relaxation techniques to stress management)  

Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging 

At Sia we believe in fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive culture where our employees and partners are valued and thrive in a sense of belonging. We are committed to recruiting and developing a diverse network of employees and investing in their growth by providing unique opportunities for professional and cultural immersion. Our commitment toward inclusion motivates dynamic collaboration with our clients building trust by creating an inclusive environment of curiosity and learning which affects lasting impact. Please visit our website for more information.  

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including hiring promotion remuneration or discipline are based solely on performance competence conduct or business needs. 

Office Workplace Guidelines 

Sia is committed to providing a flexible workplace environment that supports client business and market needs. Consultants located in our primary market office locationsNew York City Charlotte Seattle and San Franciscoare expected to live within a reasonable commuting distance and attend the office at least three days or more per week. For Consultants outside of our primary markets we can offer more flexible in-person requirements in accordance with your location. 

Work Authorization & Sponsorship 

At this time Sia does not intend to employ any applicant who will require either now or in the future employment visa sponsorship or sponsorship for work authorization (i.e. H1-B visa F-1/OPT) or STEM OPT TN etc).

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including hiring promotion remuneration or discipline are based solely on performance competence conduct or business needs. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time