Manager, Data Governance– Microsoft Purview Operations Lead

KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Microsoft Purview Ops Lead to join our Digital Nexus organization. This is a hybrid work opportunity.

• Oversee the operational health of the Microsoft Purview platform ensuring the platform is running effectively and efficiently to provide data governance, protection, and compliance services
• Manage the support of Purview services including design, develop, and deploy solutions using Microsoft Purview for data governance, cataloging, and compliance
• Integrate Microsoft Purview with various data sources and platforms to establish seamless data lineage, metadata management, and governance workflows
• Configure and customize data classification, labeling, and sensitivity policies to ensure compliance with business standards and regulatory frameworks
• Document technical specifications, best practices, and governance workflows, providing training and guidance to data stewards and business users.
• Ensure the platform is used effectively to manage data risk, discover and classify sensitive data, and prevent data breaches; monitor and troubleshoot Purview services, ensuring optimal performance and integration with Azure and other data platforms
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

• Minimum five years of recent experience in Enterprise Data Governance with at least two years of experience on Setting and managing Purview Environment (Modules – Data Map, Data Security, Data Compliance, Data Governance)
• Minimum two years of recent experience in creating Unified data catalog, Data Governance domain and setting up roles to Purview Catalogs/Data domain, set up all modules in Purview
• Bachelor's degree in computer science and information technology from an accredited university is preferred; minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required
• Knowledgeable to enable Unified data catalog from Databricks Unity catalog to Enterprise users, Automate scanning metadata from Databricks Unity catalog to Unified data catalog
• Strong understanding of data governance principles, including metadata management, data cataloging, lineage tracking, and compliance frameworks; knowledge of security and compliance standards, ensuring data governance solutions meet industry regulations
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work in a cross‑functional team environment. Strong communication and documentation skills, enabling collaboration with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H‑1B, L‑1, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, F‑1, J‑1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well‑being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year.

Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work.

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