Data Governance Lead

DPR•Washington DC, DC

49d•$100,000 - $204,000

About The Position

DPR Construction is seeking an experienced Enterprise Data Governance Lead to develop, implement, and manage a formalized data governance program across the organization. This 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Construction or related AEC fields preferred

Responsibilities

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 InfoSec, 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.