Job Title: Data Governance Lead
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Job Summary
We are seeking a hands-on Data Governance Lead to help define and implement an enterprise-wide data governance framework. This role will focus on governance strategy, Microsoft Purview implementation, data stewardship, policy creation, and collaboration across Finance, IT, and business teams.
This is a player/coach role ideal for someone who enjoys both strategy and hands-on execution in a modern data environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the implementation of Microsoft Purview as the enterprise data governance platform
Define data governance policies, standards, and ownership models
Partner with Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to operationalize governance processes
Support governance initiatives across Finance, HR, Operations, and other business domains
Collaborate within a data mesh / modern analytics environment
Support Master Data Management (MDM) initiatives and governance maturity
Define governance KPIs related to data quality, accessibility, and compliance
Serve as a bridge between technical and business teams
Required Skills
Strong experience with Data Governance programs and frameworks
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview
Knowledge of Data Mesh, Data Fabric, or modern analytics architectures
Experience with data stewardship, metadata management, and policy creation
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience working with cross-functional business and technical teams
Familiarity with MDM and enterprise BI environments
Preferred Skills
Experience with Microsoft Fabric (nice to have)
Experience building governance functions from the ground up
Leadership experience in enterprise data environments
Ideal Candidate
Hands-on and proactive
Comfortable working independently initially
Strong strategic and execution mindset
Able to influence business and technical stakeholders across teams
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