Seeking a Data Governance Expert to lead Microsoft Purview implementations for enterprise-scale data governance. Role combines technical execution with governance program design in a hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities
Lead the setup, configuration, and operation of Microsoft Purview Data Governance capabilities
Implement metadata harvesting from diverse platforms including: Azure SQL, Oracle, Data Lakes, AWS S3 and cloud-native data platforms
Develop API-driven automation for metadata ingestion, lineage enrichment, and stewardship workflows
Design and operationalize enterprise-wide data governance frameworks
Drive governance adoption across business and technology domains
Establish and track KPIs such as: Catalog coverage, Lineage completeness, Classification accuracy, Data quality and transparency improvements
Build and maintain end-to-end lineage across ingestion, transformation, and consumption layers
Engage with: Business data owners and stewards, Analytics and AI teams, Data engineering and platform teams
Requirements
Strong, hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview Data Governance
Experience working in Azure and AWS-based data ecosystems
Background in data engineering, data architecture, or modern analytics platforms with a strong understanding of data flow
Proven track record implementing enterprise data governance programs from planning through operational execution
Knowledge of metadata standards, lineage frameworks, and data quality concepts
Experience in financial services or regulated enterprise environments
Familiarity with core data domains such as: Trades and transactions, Security master and reference data, Portfolio, risk, or performance analytics
Ability to map governance requirements to regulatory and audit expectations (Asset management experience is not required)
Benefits
Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade
Company paid holidays
Personal Days
Sick Leave
Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
Life and disability insurance
Employee assistance programs
Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility
Job title
Data Governance Expert – Microsoft Purview, Cloud Metadata
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