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.

• 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.