Senior Enterprise Data Governance Lead Consultant

Position: Sr Enterprise Data Governance Lead Duration: 6 - 12 months Location: REMOTE Job Description Senior Enterprise Data Governance Lead CUSTOMER AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION:The customer currently has implemented a Data Foundation that includes Fabric and Databricks and has started implementing Purview across a single business unit. This effort supports the larger goal of implementing AI. The customer understands that they need to understand and be able to manage/govern their data before they can do AI in a successful manner.This project will continue building out the Purview technology platform to support the larger Enterprise Data Governance effort while working with the customer to define, architect and implement the broader data governance effort.ROLE PURPOSE We are seeking a strategic, enterprise-minded leader to drive the vision, implementation, and continuous improvement of our enterprise data governance and master data management (MDM) program. This role is instrumental in shaping a culture of data trust, stewardship, and compliance across the organization. The Governance Lead will establish policies, standards, and operating models that span the full data lifecycle from ingestion and transformation to consumption and retention. In this high-impact role, you will partner across business and technology to integrate governance into all data products and platforms, build scalable stewardship programs, and drive enterprise-wide initiatives to improve data quality, lineage, discoverability, and access. The Governance Lead will work and augment the the primary owner of the Microsoft Purview environment and serves as the face of governance for internal teams, executives, and potentially external auditors. Key Accountabilities Lead the enterprise data governance and MDM strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and long-term data architecture. Design and implement enterprise-wide governance frameworks, policies, and operating models that drive data quality, classification, privacy, access, and lifecycle compliance. Drive and evolve the metadata and data cataloging strategy, leveraging Microsoft Purview to drive discoverability, stewardship, and lineage tracking. Establish and chair cross-functional governance councils to align data ownership, stewardship responsibilities, and policy enforcement across departments. Collaborate closely with Platform and Intelligence Architects to embed governance standards, lineage capture, and data quality checks into core data pipelines and BI assets. Partner with multiple business units to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements such as GDPR, CCPA, and other data privacy mandates. Drive change management initiatives by developing training, onboarding materials, and adoption strategies for both business and technical users. Help Develop, Monitor and report on governance KPIs and maturity levels, providing visibility and accountability to senior leadership and audit stakeholders. Stay connected to industry trends and innovations, including emerging technologies, regulatory changes, and best practices in enterprise data governance. Educational Experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field is required. Master’s degree in a related field or MBA is preferred. Certifications in Data Governance, and Data Management preferred (i.e. CDMP, CIMP, DGSP, CIPP, MDGP) Work Experience 10+ years of progressive experience in data governance, metadata management, or enterprise data strategy roles. Proven track record of designing and scaling governance programs in complex, cross-functional enterprise environments. Qualifications Proven track record of leading data governance and MDM programs in complex, cross-functional organizations. Deep understanding of data quality frameworks, metadata standards, regulatory compliance, and stewardship models. Strong executive presence and ability to influence at all levels of the organization. Excellent communication, facilitation, and change management skills. Experience in the environmental services sector or a similarly complex, data-rich industry is highly desirable. Technical Skills Expertise with Microsoft Purview and enterprise metadata/cataloguing tools. Proficiency in stewardship workflows, data quality tooling, lineage capture, and compliance reporting. Familiarity with Azure Data Lake, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Excel, and Lucid chart or similar documentation/diagramming tools. Thank you Job Type: Contract Pay: $110.00 - $130.00 per hour Work Location: Remote