Data Governance Lead

Overview

Allied Consultants, Inc. is an Austin-based firm which has for 33 years been a premier provider of technical and business professionals to clients in Texas. We are currently seeking an experienced Data Governance Lead to be a key resource on a technical services team.

Allied Consultants offers its family of consultants excellent rates, a local support staff, and an attractive benefits package which includes medical insurance (Allied shares a percentage of the cost), life insurance, a matching 401(k) plan and a cafeteria plan.Candidates selected for interview will be required to undergo criminal background checks and may be required to complete a drug screen in accordance with Federal and State Law.  Offers of Employment are contingent on a successful background checkAllied Consultants is an equal opportunities employer.

Responsibilities

The Data Governance Lead will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing enterprise-wide data governance frameworks, focusing on data quality, compliance, master data management (MDM) and metadata management. You will leverage your experience with Microsoft Purview to ensure data governance practices are aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. This role requires a combination of leadership, technical expertise, and communication skills.

**Location of job: Hybrid

Key Responsibilities:

• 4+ years of IT experience, including a minimum of 2 years as a Data Governance Lead.
• 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.
• Design and implement Microsoft Information Protection solutions, including labeling policies, DLP rules, and encryption for sensitive data.

Qualifications

Minimum (Required):

Years

Skills/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.

Experience working with Microsoft Information Protection and strong knowledge of sensitivity labels, Data Loss Prevention (DLP).

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.

Certifications: Microsoft certifications (e.g., SC-400: Microsoft Information Protection Administrator) are a big plus. Any Data Governance tools experience is plus.

Preferred (Optional):

Years

Skills/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.