Data Governance Architect Job at Programmers.io, Boston, MA

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  • Programmers.io
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

Role Purpose

The Data Governance Consultant is responsible for assessing, defining, and operationalizing enterprise data governance across multiple data domains. The role emphasizes governance frameworks, policies, operating models, and adoption-ensuring data is trusted, compliant, and consistently used across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Current State (As Is) Governance Assessment

Perform a comprehensive as is assessment of data governance capabilities, including:

o Data ownership, stewardship, and accountability models

o Business glossary, metadata, and lineage practices

o Data quality management approaches

o Privacy, security, and retention controls

Assess maturity by comparing current practices against:

o Industry best practices

o Recognized governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA, federated governance models)

o Regulatory expectations relevant to the organization

Identify gaps in governance coverage, consistency, and execution.

3. Governance Framework & Best Practice Recommendations

Define and recommend a future state governance framework, including:

o Governance operating model (central, federated, or hybrid)

o Clear roles, RACI, and stewardship responsibilities

o Standards for data definitions, quality, and lifecycle management

Propose best practice governance processes based on prior enterprise implementations, tailored to organizational culture and maturity.

4. Governance Technology Enablement

Advise on the selection and use of data governance and catalog platforms (e.g., business glossary, metadata, lineage, policy management).

Define how governance processes and policies should be operationalized through tools and workflows.

Ensure governance is embedded into day to day data and analytics activities.

5. Roadmap, Prioritization & Change Enablement

Drive the development of a long term data governance roadmap, detailing:

o Target governance capabilities and maturity milestones

o Prioritized initiatives with sequencing and dependencies

o Quick win vs foundational improvements

Support change management and adoption by:

o Defining rollout and enablement strategies

o Aligning governance with business value and regulatory outcomes

Expected Outcomes

Clear understanding of current governance maturity and gaps

Pragmatic, business aligned governance framework

Improved trust, consistency, and compliance across data domains

Scalable governance model that supports analytics and AI adoption

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