DATA GOVERNANCE PRODUCT LEAD-REMOTE

Compass Group

2d•$150,000 - $160,000•Remote

About The Position

We are CDAI—the data and artificial intelligence engine of Compass Group North America. We design and deliver custom, in-house solutions tailored to the unique complexities of food service and hospitality. Our work is grounded in strong data foundations, layered with AI to enhance forecasting, streamline operations, and enable better, faster decision-making across Compass Group. With deep integration into the business and a commitment to white-glove service, CDAI empowers associates, clients, and customers through innovative, future-forward technologies. The Data Governance Product Lead is responsible for driving the strategic direction, development, and execution of the organization's data governance framework. This role will lead cross-functional efforts to ensure data compliance, quality, security, and lifecycle management while enabling data-driven decision-making and AI capabilities across the enterprise. Acting as a product manager for data governance capabilities, the role blends leadership, data and technical understanding, and strategic alignment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field.
6+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or product leadership roles.
Strong knowledge of governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation, Secoda, etc.).
Familiarity with data privacy laws and risk management frameworks.
Proven experience managing cross-functional teams and driving enterprise-wide initiatives.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience in agile product ownership or data platform implementation

Nice To Haves

Certifications in Data Governance (e.g., DCAM, CDMP) or relevant technical areas.
Experience in CPG and/or food industry.
Experience implementing a data governance framework, including change management activities
Experience in data management and AI

Responsibilities

Strategic Alignment
Align governance efforts with enterprise data strategies and business objectives.
Participate in defining data-related roadmaps and investment plans.
Support for Data-Driven Initiatives
Ensure governance practices support analytics, AI/ML, and digital transformation projects.
Promote trustworthy, high-quality data for business intelligence and innovation.
Leadership & Oversight
Lead governance workstreams, data councils, and product initiatives.
Mentor data stewards, analysts, and governance specialists.
Collaboration & Communication
Serve as the bridge between business units, IT, security, and compliance teams.
Foster a data governance community and promote a data-first culture.
Data Access & Security
Collaborate with IT, Privacy, Legal and Security teams to define and enforce role-based access controls.
Oversee secure data sharing, usage policies, and audit procedures.
Data Quality (DQ) Management
Provide oversight and leadership to data quality initiatives and teams.
Define and implement data quality rules, metrics, and issue resolution processes.
Data Governance & Compliance
Develop and maintain data governance policies, frameworks, and standards.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., CCPA, HIPAA).
Data Lifecycle Management
Establish standards for data retention, archival, and destruction.
Enable data stewardship practices across the full data lifecycle.
Risk Management
Identify and mitigate data-related risks, including privacy, security, and usage risks.
Support data risk assessments and implement proactive controls.
Documentation & Reporting
Maintain documentation for data policies, procedures, and governance artifacts.
Provide executive-level reporting on governance KPIs and program maturity.