Data Governance Lead

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DPR Construction is seeking an experienced Enterprise Data Governance Lead to develop, implement, and manage a formalized data governance program across the organization. The role will collaborate with cross‑functional teams—including Data & Development, IT, Security, Privacy, and business‑side governance committees—to ensure data is treated as a strategic asset.

• Own and lead the enterprise‑wide Data Governance Program.
• Align governance initiatives with business goals and enterprise architecture.
• Facilitate the Enterprise Data Governance Council and Steering Committees.
• Define and evolve governance strategy, roles, and workflows.
• Drive adoption and embed governance practices into business culture.
• Champion data stewardship and promote a data‑driven culture.

• Develop and maintain governance documentation, policies, and standards.
• Implement data classification, access control, and issue resolution processes.
• Track KPIs such as data quality, policy adherence, and resolution times.
• Manage data governance tools and platforms, including metadata and lineage.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA, SOX).
• Partner with Info Sec, Legal, and Data Engineering teams to manage access, security, and incident response.
• Support audit, monitoring, and escalation strategies.
• Align governance with system design, integration, and AI/data science initiatives.

• Lead training and awareness campaigns on data governance principles.
• Create stakeholder reports and materials to support governance efforts.
• Partner with Learning & Development to promote data literacy.

• Increased adoption of governance tools and practices.
• Reduction in data quality issues and policy violations.
• Improved stakeholder engagement and clarity in data classification.
• Faster resolution of access requests and governance issues.

• 5+ years in data governance or related roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, data management, or related field.
• Strong understanding of data governance principles and tools.
• Experience with data cataloging, lineage, and quality platforms.
• Familiarity with data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA).
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools (Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, Teams).
• Strong leadership, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Experience in Construction or related AEC fields preferred.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Salary is just one component of DPR's total compensation package. Pay ranges for selected locations are listed as follows:
Sacramento, San Diego, Denver, Colorado Springs, New Jersey, Philadelphia: $100,000–$172,000;
Seattle, Boston, and SoCal: $110,000–$188,000;
San Francisco: $119,000–$204,000.

DPR Construction is a forward‑thinking, self‑performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a private, employee‑owned company that has grown into a multi‑billion‑dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

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