Data Governance

Location: Bay area (MTV), Hybrid role. can consider part-time also. If a strong candidate is remote that may also work. Rate: As best as possible Duration: 1 yr Key: Need BigID experience Job Description: Data Governance Specialist & Data Intelligence platform management This is a strategic yet hands-on Data Governance Specialist role to bridge the gap between policy and technology. This role carries two primary responsibilities: working with the Business units in the roll out of an existing Data Governance framework and managing the technical deployment and rollout of data protection platform namely BigID. You will be working with the Business unit data governance contacts to help rollout the process and the platform additionally collaborating with IT, and InfoSec to ensure our data is not only usable but compliant and secure. Key Responsibilities 1. Data Governance Specialist • Demonstrate a deep understanding of data governance principles, frameworks, and best practices. • Lead the rollout of a newly developed Data Governance framework, ensuring effective adoption by various teams and business units. • Collaborate closely with Business Units, Central Engineering, IT, InfoSec, and corporate functions to implement and embed data governance policies, tools, and procedures for both structured and unstructured data. • Support ongoing education and communication e>orts to drive data stewardship and compliance across the organization. 1. Administration of Data Intelligence platform (BigID) • As a power user of the platform you will oversee the administration, configuration and optimization of an AI-driven data intelligence platform (BigID) that has been deployed for managing unstructured data. Using the tool for data discover, classification, and label unstructured data assets. • Ensure that data discovery, classification and labeling of unstructured data assets follow the processes prioritize privacy, security, and governance requirements • Work with IT to ensure and the BigID technical services to ensure the platform is optimally configured to meet needs • Work with cross-functional teams to refine platform capabilities and integrate with existing data governance initiatives. • Monitor platform performance, analyze results, and recommend improvements to enhance data visibility and compliance. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement This individual will serve as a key liaison among Business Units, Central Engineering, IT, InfoSec, and other corporate functions. The role requires strong communication and project management skills to coordinate the seamless implementation of data governance frameworks, policies, and technology solutions across the enterprise. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field (Master’s preferred). • Proven experience in data governance, data management, or data privacy roles. • Familiarity with data discovery, data classification and intelligence platforms. • Strong understanding of privacy, security, and regulatory requirements for data handling. • Excellent collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.