Data Governance Lead

About Us

We’re an award-winning innovative tech consultancy - a team of creative problem solvers. Since 1993 we’ve been finding better, more sustainable ways to solve complex technology problems for some of the world’s leading organizations and delivered solutions that millions of people use every day.

In the last 30 years we won several awards, including our most recent inclusion in the Forbes World’s Best Management Consulting Firms report.

Operating from 26 locations across the world, we bring together teams of creative experts with diverse backgrounds and experiences, who enjoy working and learning in our collaborative and open culture and are committed to world-class delivery.

We have an established presence in the United States for over ten years. With offices all over the world, including Columbus, New York City and Houston, we offer a local touch with a global reach.

We want to continue to grow and need people just like you!

About the Role

This role will be mainly based in Columbus, Ohio.

We are seeking an experienced Data Governance Leader with expertise in Microsoft Purview to lead our data governance initiatives and provide strategic guidance to our clients.

As the Data Governance Leader, you will be responsible for designing, implementing and overseeing enterprise-wide data governance frameworks, focusing on data quality, compliance and metadata management. You will leverage your experience with Microsoft Purview to ensure clients’ data governance practices are aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. This role requires a combination of strategic leadership, technical expertise and client-facing communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of data governance frameworks, policies and processes across client organizations
• Utilize Microsoft Purview to manage and enhance data governance, including data cataloging, classification, lineage and data lifecycle management
• Develop and enforce data standards, policies and practices to ensure data accuracy, security and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with data stewards, data owners and business stakeholders to establish data governance roles, responsibilities and data stewardship processes
• Provide strategic recommendations to clients for improving data governance maturity and driving data-driven decision-making
• Monitor and report on data governance metrics, compliance status and data quality improvements
• Conduct data governance assessments and audits to ensure adherence to policies and identify areas for improvement
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies and regulatory changes that impact data governance

About You

Experience:

• Experience in a consulting environment is a plus, with demonstrated success in client-facing roles
• Extensive experience in data governance, data management, or data strategy roles
• Proven experience with Microsoft Purview, including hands-on expertise in implementing data governance and compliance frameworks using the platform
• Understanding of data privacy regulations (e.g. GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) and industry standards for data governance
• Experience working with metadata management, data catalogs, data lineage and data classification
• Excellent leadership, project management and organizational skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts into business value for clients

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with cloud data governance tools beyond Microsoft Purview, such as Azure Data Factory, Databricks and Snowflake
• Experience in data governance maturity assessments and frameworks like DAMA DMBOK
• Data Governance and Data Management certifications (e.g., DGSP, CDMP) are a plus

Some of the Perks

• 20 days paid vacation per year and 12 BJSS holidays
• 5 paid sick days
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans employer funded 80%
• 4 x salary Life and AD&D
• Commuter benefits
• 401K plan (BJSS will contribute 3% of salary into your 401K)
• An industry-leading referral scheme, with no limits on the number of referrals
• Our roles are not fully remote as we take pride in the tight knit communities we have created at our local offices. But we offer plenty of flexibility and we fully support you in allocating your time between the office, client sites and WFH as our client and business needs dictate
• Training opportunities and incentives – we support professional certifications across engineering and non-engineering roles, including unlimited access to O’Reilly
• You will become part of a squad with people from different areas within the business who will help you grow at BJSS
• A collaborative and inspiring environment working alongside some of the best tech people in the industry
• We partner with Lifeworks to offer wellbeing support to our employees

Working Restrictions

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

BJSS will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship.