Data Governance Lead

Overview

Job Title: Data Governance Lead

Location: Minneapolis, MN

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.

• 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

• 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

• Experience with Microsoft Fabric (nice to have)

• Experience building governance functions from the ground up

• Leadership experience in enterprise data environments

• Hands-on and proactive

• Comfortable working independently initially

• Strong strategic and execution mindset

• Able to influence business and technical stakeholders across teams