Data Governance Lead - Senior Manager

4 weeks, 2 days ago
Full-time
Lead
Data Science and Analytics
Attain Partners

Attain Partners

Attain Partners is an innovative consulting firm based in McLean, Va., empowering clients in education, nonprofits, healthcare, and government sectors with cutting-edge solutions for digital transformation and organizational improvement.

Media
251-1K
Founded 2009

Description

  • Lead enterprise data governance programs, roadmaps, workshops, workstreams, and client deliverables.
  • Design and operationalize governance frameworks, policies, standards, ownership models, stewardship processes, and data quality programs.
  • Lead metadata management, data catalogs, business glossaries, lineage, critical data element, and data classification initiatives.
  • Facilitate governance councils, executive discussions, stakeholder workshops, and cross-functional decision-making.
  • Manage client engagements, consultants, analysts, timelines, quality, risks, dependencies, and executive reporting.
  • Develop repeatable data governance and Databricks offerings, methodologies, accelerators, architectures, delivery models, and training programs.
  • Support sales pursuits by developing solution approaches, estimates, proposals, statements of work, demonstrations, and presentations.
  • Develop Databricks go-to-market strategy, partner relationships, consulting capabilities, and a $2M–$3M+ annual opportunity pipeline.
  • Provide technical leadership for Databricks Lakehouse architectures, Unity Catalog implementations, and cloud data platforms.
  • Mentor consultants, architects, engineers, and technical delivery leaders while driving organizational adoption of governance practices.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, Metadata Management, or enterprise data programs.
  • Demonstrated experience leading enterprise data governance programs and client-facing consulting engagements.
  • Strong knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK and DCAM frameworks.
  • Experience developing governance policies, standards, procedures, controls, and Data Owner/Data Steward operating models.
  • Experience with metadata, business glossaries, data catalogs, lineage, data quality, and platforms such as Collibra, Informatica, Alation, or Microsoft Purview.
  • Knowledge of Databricks, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Spark, PySpark, SQL, and modern ETL/ELT architectures.
  • Strong understanding of cloud data platforms and Lakehouse architectures across AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud.
  • Experience managing cross-functional consulting and technical teams, multiple engagements, executive workshops, and complex stakeholder discussions.
  • Experience developing consulting offerings, supporting proposals and RFPs, and generating $2M–$3M+ annually in Databricks and data governance opportunities.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, Business, or a related discipline; relevant CDMP, DAMA, DCAM, Collibra, Informatica, Databricks, or cloud certifications preferred.
  • Experience with Databricks partner or technology alliance ecosystems is preferred.
  • Ability to travel periodically based on business and client needs.

Benefits

  • $190,000–$200,000 USD base salary plus an annual discretionary bonus.
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage with HSA/FSA accounts, life and disability insurance, fertility and family planning benefits, and employee assistance programs.
  • 11 paid federal holidays and flexible unlimited time off.
  • 401(k) matching with immediate vesting.
  • Flexible career paths supporting advancement, mobility, and professional growth.
  • Inclusive workplace focused on employee mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.

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