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Data Governance Lead

NEP Group
On-site
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

WeοΏ½re looking for a Delivery Manager / Data Governance Lead to drive the successful delivery of enterprise data governance initiatives while defining and enforcing governance frameworks across the organization. This role blends project delivery leadership with hands-on data governance expertise, making it ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of technology, compliance, and stakeholder collaboration. We are seeking a person with 5+ years of experience managing enterprise data projects, with a strong track record of successful delivery.

YouοΏ½ll work closely with IT, compliance, vendors, and business teams to ensure data is well-governed, high-quality, secure, and aligned with regulatory and business requirements.

Preference is for this to be a hybrid role in Pittsburgh, but we are open to fully remote candidates in Eastern or Central time zones.

What YouοΏ½ll Do

  • Lead the delivery of data governance initiatives, managing project plans, milestones, risks, and dependencies

  • Define, implement, and enforce data governance frameworks, policies, and standards

  • Oversee data ownership, stewardship, lineage, and cataloging processes

  • Implement data quality controls and compliance checks to ensure regulatory adherence

  • Coordinate with IT, compliance, vendors, and business units to align governance practices

  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to define governance requirements and best practices

  • Conduct data assessments and audits to identify gaps and drive continuous improvement

  • Manage escalations related to data governance and ensure timely resolution

  • Support implementation of data governance tools and technologies

What You Bring:

  • BachelorοΏ½s degree in a related field (MasterοΏ½s preferred) with 5+ years delivering enterprise data or governance initiatives

  • Proven experience defining and enforcing data governance frameworks, policies, and compliance standards

  • Strong project management skills, including Agile or hybrid delivery approaches

  • Solid understanding of data quality, lineage, stewardship, and regulatory requirements

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities

  • Ability to coordinate across IT, compliance, vendors, and business teams

  • Experience with modern data governance tools (e.g., Databricks Unity Catalog, Snowflake) and data cataloging concepts

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Vacation Days
  • Sick Days
  • 401(k)
  • Discount Programs
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Account

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