Director Data Governance

Long Term

Santa Clara, CA- Hybrid

Justification

The Data Governance leader role is critical to the success of our data-driven initiatives. As client continues to expand its data capabilities, the complexity and scale of our data environments have increased. A Data Governance lead will ensure that we can bring in more rigor, process standards and monitoring into some of our critical decision-making using data and align with the organization’s strategic goals. This role will lead the data governance initiatives for enterprise systems and analytical data sets supporting our current and future business needs.

Job Profile

Data Analytics Director

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related fields, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, preferably in the semiconductor or technology industry.

Technical Expertise:

• Strong knowledge of data governance principles, data quality frameworks, and compliance regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Experience with data governance technologies and tools, such as data catalogs, lineage tracking, and metadata management systems.
• Proficiency in data management practices, including data architecture, master data management, and data lifecycle management.

Leadership & Collaboration Skills:

• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and working collaboratively with business and technical stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Strategic Vision & Problem Solving:

• Ability to translate complex regulatory and operational requirements into actionable governance strategies.
• Analytical and detail-oriented mindset, with a strong focus on data quality, security, and organizational risk management.