Data Governance Lead

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and ongoing enhancement of theenterprise data governance framework aligning with business priorities regulatory expectations and risk management practices.

• Define and implement data governance policies standards and roles (e.g. Data Owners Stewards Custodians) across business domains.

• Establish and facilitate governance forums including Data Councils and Steward Working Groups.

• Translate regulatory and enterprise risk requirements into actionable data governance controls and processes.

• Enable effectivemetadata management including business glossaries lineage and data catalogs using tools likeAlation Collibra Atlan(or equivalent).

• Collaborate with platform and infrastructure teams to implementdata classification tagging and lineage capture aligned with privacy and security needs.

• Drivedata quality managementpractices define DQ dimensions establish rules and coordinate profiling monitoring and remediation workflows.

• Oversee the rollout of governance capabilities across data domains and platforms with measurable impact and adoption

• Engage with stakeholders across technology risk legal compliance and business functions to ensure alignment and adoption of governance practices.

• Lead or support data strategy and transformation programs that require structured governance input (e.g. MDM cloud modernization regulatory initiatives).

• Define metrics to track data quality policy adherence issue resolution and overall governance maturity.

• Produce regular dashboards and executive-level reporting on governance KPIs.

• Continuously benchmark internal practices against industry standards and identify improvement

Qualifications:

• 7-8 years related work experience in Data Governance

• Proven track record of establishing Governance frameworks and policies

• Deep understanding ofmetadata data quality and data lifecycle management

• Strong familiarity withdata governance platforms(e.g. Microsoft Purview Collibra Informatica Alation)

• Hands-on experience implementing governance formaster datareference data orsensitive data domains

Preferences:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Masters degree preferred.

Pay Transparency

Expected Salary Range: $93000- $165000

Our compensation ranges are based on role level and local market. Individual pay within the range is determined by factors such as job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. For part-time roles pay will be pro-rated based on regularly scheduled hours.

In addition to the range above Vanguards total compensation package may include performance-based incentives discretionary bonuses and other perks. We also offer comprehensive benefits such as health insurance accident and life insurance and retirement savings plans. Your recruiter will be able to provide additional details on the total compensation offering during the hiring process.

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How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning collaboration and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.