Program Manager – Data and GIS Governance

• Participate in VDOT’s enterprise data governance framework to promote consistency, accountability, and effective data stewardship
• Oversee master data management efforts supporting mission-critical datasets
• Develop and implement governance mechanisms, standards, and sustainable processes across a complex enterprise environment
• Facilitate cross-functional working groups to align stakeholders on data priorities, policies, and governance objectives
• Champion data lifecycle best practices from data creation and storage through archival
• Ensure data lifecycle practices align with applicable regulatory, operational, and security requirements
• Manage and mature metadata standards, data dictionaries, classification systems, and data documentation practices
• Promote consistent and sustainable data management processes across business and technical teams
• Lead strategies to identify, remediate, and enhance data quality across enterprise datasets
• Collaborate with business units, technical teams, and subject matter experts to address data quality challenges
• Design scalable processes and governance mechanisms that support long-term data quality improvements
• Provide strategic direction for geospatial governance and the use of GIS capabilities within enterprise processes
• Support effective utilization of the ArcGIS platform and related geospatial tools
• Help integrate GIS capabilities into broader enterprise data management and business processes
• Support adoption of emerging data tools, technologies, and platforms to advance VDOT’s data-driven objectives
• Communicate complex data governance and management concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Develop training materials, guidance documentation, and governance communications
• Provide strategic guidance and actionable insights to stakeholders and leadership
• Support executive-level and cross-functional engagement related to enterprise data initiatives

• At least 8 years of experience in data quality remediation and enhancement
• At least 8 years of experience in data lifecycle management
• At least 8 years of experience in data governance
• Extensive experience leading enterprise data programs within a large organization
• Deep understanding of data governance principles, frameworks, and industry best practices
• Proven ability to manage the full data lifecycle within complex organizational structures
• Expertise in metadata management, data quality enhancement, and sustainable data documentation processes
• Strong problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to design scalable processes and governance mechanisms
• Ability to translate abstract or technically complex concepts into approachable, actionable insights
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for executive-level and cross-functional engagement
• Must physically reside within the United States for the duration of the assignment due to Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibiting offshore IT contractors
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future
• At least 5 years of experience with the ArcGIS platform (preferred)
• At least 5 years of experience with Safe Software FME (preferred)
• Experience supporting data governance and GIS initiatives within a large public-sector or private-sector organization (preferred)
• Experience supporting enterprise digital transformation and data modernization initiatives (preferred)

Demonstrates extensive expertise in data governance, data lifecycle management, and data quality enhancement, with a strong focus on developing sustainable processes and governance mechanisms. Proficient in utilizing geospatial tools like ArcGIS to support enterprise data initiatives and drive data-driven decision-making.

• Data Governance
• Data Lifecycle Management
• Metadata Management
• Data Quality Enhancement
• ArcGIS Platform

• Data Quality Remediation
• Data Stewardship
• Data Documentation
• Data Classification
• Data Standards Development
• Data Governance Frameworks
• Geospatial Data Management
• Data Integration
• Data Analysis
• Data Strategy Development

• Problem-Solving
• Communication Skills
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Training Development

• Enterprise Data Governance
• Public Sector Data Management
• Data Modernization
• Digital Transformation
• Data Lifecycle Best Practices

• ArcGIS
• Safe Software FME
• GIS Capabilities
• Data Governance Tools
• Data Management Platforms