Data Governance LEAD On-site | Omaha, NE or Irving, TX About the Role This is a senior leadership opportunity for a data governance practitioner ready to own an enterprise-level function with real organizational visibility. You'll build and scale the governance framework from strategy through day-to-day execution - working hand-in-hand with both business and technology stakeholders to ensure data is trusted, well-cataloged, and accessible. If you've done governance in theory and want to prove it in practice, this is the seat. What You'll Own
- Architect and operate the enterprise data governance framework, driving consistency across business units and technology teams.
- Champion data ownership and stewardship adoption at the domain level - establishing accountability where it often doesn't exist.
- Lead the data cataloging function, ensuring data assets are discoverable, certified, and actively used.
- Build out Data Quality Management from the ground up: define critical data elements, set quality rules, implement monitoring, and resolve issues at the root.
- Oversee data classification and retention compliance in close coordination with Security, Legal, Records Management, and Data Owners.
- Connect governance priorities to strategic business initiatives - including the organization's AI readiness roadmap.
- Facilitate governance forums and working groups that drive policy adoption and real decision-making.
- Advance a data marketplace model where trusted data reaches the right users without friction.
- Develop and deliver data literacy programs for Owners, Stewards, and end users at all levels.
- Lead, coach, and grow a team of data governance professionals with a focus on accountability and continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics/Science, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in data governance, data management, or a closely related discipline - with hands-on involvement in cataloging and data quality programs.
- Proven ability to drive data ownership and stewardship adoption across both business and technology audiences.
- Strong working knowledge of governance principles: policies, cataloging frameworks, and data quality standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Data Analytics/Science.
- Certification in data governance, data quality, or data management (CDMP, DAMA, or equivalent).
- Direct experience leading enterprise-level data governance programs.
- Hands-on experience with data catalog platforms such as Collibra, Atlan, or data.world; familiarity with data quality tooling a plus.
- Background in regulated or data-intensive industries (energy, financial services, healthcare); experience with classification, retention, and compliance frameworks preferred.