Data Governance & Enablement Lead

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Data Governance & Enablement Lead in the United States.

This role is a high-impact, remote-based leadership position focused on shaping and operationalizing enterprise data governance while strengthening business intelligence capabilities across a mission-driven organization. The Data Governance & Enablement Lead will act as a key driver of data stewardship, helping establish structure, accountability, and consistency in how data is defined, governed, and used. In parallel, the role plays a critical part in enabling self-service analytics through Power BI standards, training, and quality control. This position requires a strong blend of governance expertise, BI technical skills, and exceptional communication abilities to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders. You will work closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to mature governance practices and improve data literacy across the organization. The environment is collaborative, evolving, and highly mission-oriented, with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.

Accountabilities:

• Lead the day-to-day operationalization and continuous improvement of the enterprise data governance framework, ensuring policies, standards, and stewardship practices are effectively implemented and matured.
• Coordinate governance activities including Data Governance Council operations, workgroups facilitation, documentation of decisions, and maintenance of governance artifacts such as policies, standards, and glossaries.
• Partner with stakeholders to define and support data stewardship roles, integrate governance into project lifecycles, and ensure accountability across data domains and systems.
• Develop and enforce Power BI standards, governance practices, and quality controls to ensure consistency, accuracy, and scalability of business intelligence outputs.
• Design and deliver Power BI training programs and self-service analytics enablement initiatives to improve data literacy and reduce reliance on ad hoc reporting.
• Oversee data catalog, glossary, metadata management, and data quality initiatives, supporting continuous improvement of enterprise data reliability and trust.
• Serve as a key communicator of data governance strategy, translating complex concepts into accessible guidance for stakeholders across all organizational levels.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, business intelligence, or related data disciplines, including ownership or maturation of enterprise governance frameworks.
• 3+ years of hands-on Power BI experience, including dashboard development, data modeling, DAX, workspace management, and report governance.
• Strong experience with data catalogs, business glossaries, metadata management, and data quality frameworks in complex organizational environments.
• Solid understanding of data architecture concepts such as medallion architecture, star schema design, and semantic/BI layer governance.
• Experience working with enterprise data platforms (e.g., Snowflake) and familiarity with MDM concepts and tools such as Reltio or similar systems.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to lead governance forums, training initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration in a matrixed environment.
• Strong organizational skills, adaptability, and ability to operate independently in ambiguous and evolving contexts.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary of $130,000 – $135,000.
• Remote-first work model with flexibility and occasional travel (approximately 5% annually).
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, employer-paid dental, and optional vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, bereavement leave, parental leave, and paid holidays.
• Strong retirement and financial benefits, including a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions (up to 8% total match and contribution).
• Robust professional development opportunities including training programs, mentorship, and internal mobility.
• Access to a mission-driven, collaborative environment focused on data literacy, innovation, and continuous improvement.

How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1