• *Principal, Data Governance
• *Location: Fully Remote
Our premier professional services client is seeking a Principal Consultant, Data Governance to lead hands-on governance initiatives, support metadata cataloging, and guide clients in embedding stewardship into their daily workflows. This role blends technical execution with strategic facilitation — ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of data, process, and people.
• *What You’ll Do
• Facilitate governance working groups and align business + technical stakeholders
• Execute metadata management: cataloging, lineage, stewardship workflows
• Coach client staff on stewardship practices and sustainable governance
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and business owners to embed governance into platforms and pipelines
• Contribute to privacy and compliance efforts (GDPR, CCPA)
• *What You Bring
• 5+ years in data governance, metadata, or related roles
• Hands-on experience with catalog/metadata tools: Atlan (Must Have) or Alation (Nice to have)
• Strong communication skills — able to lead workshops and write clear documentation
• Experience with governance operating models and stewardship practices
• Expert level knowledge of privacy regulations and how governance supports compliance
• Experience building training guides, playbooks, or adoption materials
• Must have professional services experience
• Must have large enterprise experience
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys solving real-world data challenges, enabling teams, and making governance practical and impactful.