Data Governance Analyst Lead (Remote - US)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Data Governance Analyst Lead in United States. In this role, you will lead the design, adoption, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide data governance frameworks that ensure data integrity, quality, and usability. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into scalable data standards, influence strategic initiatives, and champion a data-centric culture across the organization. Acting as a subject-matter expert, you will guide stewardship efforts, develop policies, and drive the standardization of critical data assets. This leadership position requires strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to coach talent while overseeing high-impact governance and quality programs.

Accountabilities:

• Collect, analyze, and interpret data from multiple internal and external sources while advising cross-functional teams.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications to support standardized data integration and define KPIs, governed elements, ownership, and security classifications.
• Lead data governance and stewardship initiatives, influencing departmental strategy and ensuring adoption of policies, naming conventions, and master data standards.
• Coach and mentor junior team members while autonomously managing strategic governance projects.
• Oversee education and training efforts for data stewardship practices across business groups and project teams.
• Facilitate cross-functional data definitions, drive standardization, and recommend data quality improvement opportunities.
• Create and monitor governance and stewardship metrics; perform additional related duties as needed.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Ten years of professional experience in data governance, data management, or related fields.
• Strong expertise in data policies, standards, metadata, data quality, and stewardship frameworks.

Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and influence strategy across teams. Excellent communication, leadership, and coaching abilities. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities and guide cross-functional initiatives. Paid parental leave for eligible team members. Flexible payment options, including voluntary early access to earned wages. Upfront tuition coverage through internal education programs. Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, leave, and additional perks. Standard 40-hour workweek with day-shift schedule. Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching. When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly. 🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience and achievements. 📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score. 🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role. 🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed. The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps, such as interviews or further assessments, are then managed by their internal hiring team. Thank you for your interest! #LI-CL1