Data Governance Lead (Remote)

We are looking for an experienced Data Governance Lead to drive enterprise-wide data governance initiatives, establish governance frameworks, and ensure effective data management practices across complex business environments.📍 Location: Remote📄 Employment Type: Contract⏳ Experience: 8+ Years (6+ Years Relevant Experience)⚡ Availability: Immediate to 15 Days PreferredKey Responsibilities:✅ Design and implement end-to-end Data Governance operating models✅ Develop data classification frameworks and lifecycle management standards✅ Define data ownership, stewardship, governance forums, and RACI structures✅ Conduct data control assessments, risk evaluations, and compliance reviews✅ Build and maintain data risk registers and remediation plans✅ Collaborate with business, IT, compliance, and executive stakeholders✅ Lead governance workshops and present recommendations to leadershipRequired Skills:🔹 Data Governance🔹 Data Management🔹 Data Lifecycle Management🔹 Data Classification & Privacy Frameworks🔹 Risk & Control Assessments🔹 DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM, or similar governance frameworks🔹 Vendor & Third-Party Data GovernanceGood to Have:✨ AI Governance Exposure✨ Experience in regulated industries (Government, Transport, Utilities, Rail, etc.)✨ Familiarity with ServiceNow, Acorn LMS, or similar enterprise platformsIf you have a strong background in data governance, compliance, risk management, and enterprise data strategy, we'd love to hear from you.