Data Governance Project Manager

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We are looking for an experienced Data Governance Project Manager to lead and deliver strategic initiatives that strengthen our enterprise data foundation. Based in Arlington, VA, you will serve as the operational backbone of our Data Governance program, coordinating cross-functional efforts to improve data quality, documentation, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing complex data programs, working with diverse stakeholders, and ensuring successful project outcomes in a regulated environment.

What you will do:

• Project Delivery: Manage end-to-end delivery of data governance initiatives, including the implementation of Atlan data catalog, metadata management, data quality management, sensitive data management and more.
• Planning & Scheduling: Develop detailed project plans and roadmaps for priority domains, ensuring alignment with the Data Council's strategic goals.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary coordinator for Data Stewards and executive leadership, facilitating meetings and ensuring clear communication across business and IT teams.
• Risk & Compliance: Identify data-related risks and ensure all projects adhere to regulatory requirements (such as GLBA, FCRA, and ECOA) and internal governance standards.
• AI Initiative Tracking: Coordinate and track the execution of AI-related governance tasks, ensuring explainability and quality standards are met for machine learning models.
• Reporting: Provide regular status updates, dashboards, and maturity metrics to senior leadership to demonstrate program value and progress.

What we are looking for:

• Experience: 10+ years in project management, with at least 5 years specifically leading Data Governance, Data Quality, or Master Data Management (MDM) projects.
• Certifications: PMP or equivalent required;
  Agile/Scrum and Data Management (CDMP) certifications preferred.
• Tools: Expertise in JIRA, MS Project, or Smartsheet; familiarity with Data Catalog tools (Atlan, Alation, Collibra) is a significant plus.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience in BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) or highly regulated lending environments.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional leadership, facilitation, and communication skills with the ability to influence without authority.

Additional Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Location: Arlington, VA (Hybrid)
• Experience: 10+ years of professional project management experience.

Kapitus Total Rewards Package Includes:

• Competitive Base Salary Range of $96,300-$154,400 Kapitus is providing this as a good faith salary range to comply with applicable law. The applicant's final salary will depend on a number of factors including the applicant's geographic location, skills, and experience.

• Annual Incentive Compensation Eligibility -Up to 10% annually
• Health Insurance: We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and employer-paid vision plans through United Healthcare (UHC), with various coverage levels available to meet the needs of our employees and their families.
• 100% Company Paid Insurances: Kapitus fully covers the cost of basic short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as vision insurance, ensuring our employees have comprehensive protection without any personal expense.
• Voluntary Insurance: Supplemental life insurance as well as enhanced short- and long-term disability coverage are available through Mutual of Omaha, providing additional security for our employees. Additionally, Colonial Accident and Hospitalization insurances are also available, offering further protection against unforeseen events.
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave: Beyond state-mandated leave policies, Kapitus provides company-paid maternity and parental leave, supporting our employees during important family milestones.
• Life Balance Program: Enhance your lifestyle with our Life Balance membership, which offers discounts on outdoor activities, the arts, health, and fitness. Additional benefits include:
• Pet and car insurance discounts.
• Financial services such as Legal Shield.
• Relaxation and stress management tools, including a…