Senior Data Governance Program Lead - Associate Manager

Sia•San Francisco, CA

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Data Governance Program Lead (Associate Manager) to lead a high-visibility enterprise data governance engagement for a large-scale SaaS client. This role sits squarely at the intersection of strategy, operating model design, and execution. You will act as a trusted advisor and proxy for the enterprise data governance sponsor, responsible for translating governance strategy into an operating reality. You will drive cross-functional alignment, secure VP-level decisions, and ensure consistent adoption of governance standards across multiple business units. This role is well-suited for a senior consultant who combines strong executive presence with hands-on program leadership and thrives in complex, matrixed client environments.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in management consulting, program management, or technical delivery within technology or financial services
3–5 years leading complex, cross-functional programs in a client-facing or enterprise environment
Demonstrated experience delivering enterprise data governance or data management initiatives (e.g., metric governance, critical data elements, ownership and stewardship models, data catalog rollout, data quality governance)
Proven ability to influence and drive decisions with VP-level and senior executive stakeholders
Strong consulting toolkit: structured problem-solving, executive communication, and disciplined program management
Experience working across product, engineering, analytics, and business teams
Strong risk and dependency management skills in matrixed organizations
Experience working in Agile environments and adapting governance delivery to iterative roadmaps
Strong technical and data fluency; comfortable engaging with data platform and analytics engineering teams
Authorized to work in the United States
Must currently reside in the San Francisco Bay Area and be willing to work onsite three days per week

Nice To Haves

Experience delivering governance programs in enterprise SaaS environments
Certifications such as PMP, SAFe, Scrum Master, or CDMP
Familiarity with tools such as ServiceNow PPM, Jira, Smartsheet, Azure DevOps, and Google Workspace
Experience with data governance and metadata platforms (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica, Atlan) and BI tools such as Tableau
Lean Six Sigma certification
Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

Serve as the program sponsor proxy, driving execution, decision-making, and accountability across four client departments
Translate enterprise data governance strategy into a scalable operating model, including forums, cadences, roles, and decision rights
Lead stakeholder onboarding and change adoption, ensuring consistent use of governance processes, templates, and standards
Facilitate and secure VP-level alignment and sign-off on critical data objects, metrics, ownership models, and change control
Own the integrated program plan, milestones, and executive dashboards; proactively manage risks, dependencies, and escalations
Lead cross-functional working sessions and executive readouts with clarity, structure, and confidence
Define success metrics and reporting to demonstrate governance adoption, data quality improvement, and business impact
Partner with Product and Engineering leaders to prioritize enabling capabilities such as data catalogs, metadata management, approval workflows, and data quality monitoring
Align intake, triage, SLAs, and post-launch measurement to enterprise delivery standards
Balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution across concurrent workstreams in a fast-paced environment
Identify opportunities to streamline governance through automation and improved reporting
Coach and mentor junior consultants on structured delivery, stakeholder management, and consulting best practices

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Annual Base Salary Range: $142,800 - $147,900, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Annual performance based discretionary bonus
Robust Health Coverage
3 Medical plans
Dental and Vision
Life, AD&D and other voluntary insurance
Tax-Advantaged Accounts
401K retirement plan
4% matching and 100% vested upon enrollment
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health, Dependent Care, Commuter
Family Friendly Benefits
100% paid parental leave for all new parents with eligible tenure
Building Healthy Families program if enrolled through Medical plan
Time Off to Recharge
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
9 company holidays plus 1 floating holiday
Extras that Make Life Easier
College savings and student loan repayment assistance
Monthly cell phone stipend
Access to wellness programs at no cost if enrolled through Medical plan, including:
Gym membership reimbursement
LiveHealth Online virtual care
Personalized support from a Well-being Coach
Employee Assistance Program at no cost
Free confidential counseling and emotional support services
On-demand access to Emotional Well-being resources (ranging from relaxation techniques to stress management)