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INTRODUCTION
Deloitte's Cyber team helps organizations address evolving cyber threats with solutions that strengthen resilience, support compliance, and protect critical data. In this role, you will lead client-facing Microsoft Purview engagements that support data governance, information protection, and regulatory compliance objectives. You will help drive delivery strategy, oversee workstreams, and guide teams through assessment, design, implementation, and optimization activities.
Recruiting for this role ends on 12/31/2026.
WORK YOU'LL DO
As an Engineering Manager II on the Cyber team, you will be responsible for...
- Leading client assessments of data governance, compliance, and information protection environments and developing Microsoft Purview recommendations aligned to business and regulatory requirements.
- Leading the design and implementation of Microsoft Purview solutions to support data classification, labeling, retention, investigation, and governance needs across enterprise environments.
- Managing delivery workstreams, coordinating cross-functional teams, and overseeing implementation activities across Microsoft security and compliance technologies.
- Advising client stakeholders on data governance strategy, lifecycle management, compliance monitoring, and operating model decisions to strengthen security posture and reduce risk.
- Mentoring junior practitioners, reviewing deliverables, and contributing to quality, consistency, and execution across engagements.
A successful candidate would possess these skills:
- Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
- Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
- Ability to lead projects or workstreams
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others
THE TEAM
Deloitte's Cyber team helps clients build trust in digital environments by protecting communications, products, and data from evolving threats. The practice supports organizations in strengthening access integrity, reducing cyber risk, and advancing secure, compliant operations across the enterprise.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- 6+ years of experience in technical consulting, cyber risk, data governance, compliance technology, or Microsoft Purview solution delivery
- 6+ years of hands-on experience implementing or operating Microsoft Purview capabilities, including data classification, labeling, protection, eDiscovery, data loss prevention, or compliance reporting
- 3+ years of experience leading project workstreams, overseeing delivery teams, or managing client-facing implementations
- 3+ years of experience designing and implementing data governance or compliance controls across Microsoft environments, including application integrations
- Bachelor's degree or master's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information security, engineering, information technology, or business administration
- Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
- Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
Preferred:
- 2+ years of experience defining data governance operating models, control frameworks, or compliance programs
- 2+ years of experience implementing Microsoft security or compliance solutions focused on data governance
- Experience with Microsoft Purview capabilities such as Information Barriers, Insider Risk Management, Communication Compliance, Compliance Manager, or Audit
- Experience supporting proposals, business development pursuits, or go-to-market initiatives
- Microsoft certification such as MS-102
- Industry certification such as Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
COMPENSATION
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $134,500 to $265,100.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Bain Capital, LP2

- Deloitte2

- Gap2

- Meta2

- Saint-Gobain2

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software7
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- Retail3
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals2
- Chemicals & Materials2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data governance manager jobs.
- Five or more years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related data role
- Hands-on experience with data catalog or governance platforms such as Collibra, Alation, or Informatica
- Familiarity with DAMA-DMBOK or equivalent data governance frameworks and methodologies
- Knowledge of data privacy and compliance regulations including GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, or SOX
- Bachelor's degree in information management, computer science, business, or a related field
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to define and enforce data policies
Tips for Your Data Governance Manager Job Search
Quantify data quality improvements on your resume
Hiring managers for data governance roles want to see outcomes, not just responsibilities. Show how your policies reduced duplicate records, improved data completeness scores, or cut compliance audit findings. Numbers tied to governance initiatives stand out immediately.
Highlight your framework and tool fluency
Job descriptions for this role almost always call out specific frameworks like DAMA-DMBOK or tools like Collibra, Alation, or Informatica. Name every one you've worked with, and describe the context, whether you implemented, administered, or simply used it day to day.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists data governance manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job postings by regulatory context
Filter for openings that name the regulations your experience covers, such as GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, or SOX. Applying to roles that match your compliance background signals fit faster than a generic application and gets your resume past initial screening.
Prepare a governance program case study for interviews
Most data governance manager interviews include a scenario or behavioral round focused on standing up or fixing a governance program. Have a structured example ready: the problem, the stakeholders you aligned, the policies you created, and the measurable result you delivered.
Negotiate scope and ownership, not just title
When an offer comes in, ask specifically about the data domains you'll own, whether a data council or steering committee exists, and your budget authority. Governance roles vary widely in actual decision-making power, so clarifying scope protects you from a role with the title but no teeth.
Data Governance Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most data governance managers?
The companies hiring the most data governance managers right now include Bain Capital, LP, Deloitte, and Gap, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Financial services, healthcare systems, and large technology companies tend to maintain the steadiest demand for this role.
How many data governance manager jobs are remote?
About 43% of data governance manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of this work is policy-driven rather than on-site. Roles focused on metadata management, data quality standards, and framework development are the most likely to be offered remotely, while positions tied to hands-on system implementation sometimes require a physical presence.
How do you become a data governance manager?
Most data governance managers start in a data analyst, data engineer, or data steward role, building hands-on experience with data quality issues and metadata management before moving into policy and oversight work. Getting certified in a recognized framework and gaining exposure to compliance requirements such as GDPR or HIPAA accelerates the move into management. Building cross-functional relationships with legal, IT, and business teams is equally important, since governance work is as much about stakeholder alignment as technical execution.
Can you get a data governance manager job without direct governance experience?
Yes, candidates who come from adjacent roles in data quality, data architecture, business intelligence, or regulatory compliance regularly move into data governance manager positions. Employers look for demonstrated experience defining or enforcing data standards, even informally, as well as familiarity with governance tools and frameworks. Framing past work in terms of ownership, policy creation, and cross-team alignment strengthens an application even when the job title did not include the word governance.
What does the data governance manager interview process look like?
The process typically runs three to four rounds and includes a recruiter screen, a technical or competency interview focused on governance frameworks and tools, and a behavioral round that assesses how you handle stakeholder disagreements and program design decisions. Many employers add a case study or take-home exercise asking you to evaluate a fictional governance gap and propose a remediation plan. A final round with a senior data leader or cross-functional panel is common before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to data governance manager jobs?
You can find and apply to data governance manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience, regulatory background, and industry preference, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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