Data Governance Specialist Jobs in Illinois

Data Governance Specialist jobs in Illinois are among the most active in the Midwest, concentrated in financial services, healthcare, and enterprise technology across Chicago, the North Shore suburbs, and Naperville. Major employers with deep hiring roots in the state include Allstate, Discover Financial Services, and Northwestern Medicine. The most in-demand specialties are data quality management, metadata governance, and regulatory compliance frameworks tied to Illinois's heavily regulated finance and health sectors. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles18
Top employerAvanade
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring5
Work type55% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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AbbVie
Director, Regulatory Affairs Data Standards and Governance
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Director, Regulatory Affairs Data Standards and Governance
AbbVie
North Chicago, Illinois
Business Strategy
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Strategy & Corporate Development
$161k - $305k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in biology
10,000+

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Old National Bank
Data Governance Program Analyst
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Old National Bank
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Data Governance Program Analyst
Old National Bank
Chicago, Illinois
Business Strategy
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Strategy & Corporate Development
$78k - $153k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in business
1,001-5,000

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Marmon Foodservice Technologies
Data Governance Analyst
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Marmon Foodservice Technologies
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Data Governance Analyst
Marmon Foodservice Technologies
Carol Stream, Illinois
Business Analysis
Business Analyst
Data Analytics
$66k - $100k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business

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BMO Financial Group
Data Governance Audit Senior Manager - IT Applications
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BMO Financial Group
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Data Governance Audit Senior Manager - IT Applications
BMO Financial Group
Chicago, Illinois
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Quality Control
$102k - $190k/yr
10,000+

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Consumers Credit Union, Illinois
Data Governance Program Manager
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Consumers Credit Union, Illinois
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Data Governance Program Manager
Consumers Credit Union, Illinois
Lake Forest, Illinois
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project & Program Management
$103k - $165k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business administration
501-1,000

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Data Governance Specialist Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Rosemont
1 job
Lake Forest
1 job
Carol Stream
1 job
North Chicago
1 job

Data Governance Specialist Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Avanade
Avanade2 open roles
Applied Systems
Applied Systems2 open roles
BMO Financial
BMO Financial2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in data governance specialist jobs across Illinois.

  • Bachelor's degree in information management, computer science, or a related field required
  • Three or more years of experience with data governance frameworks such as DAMA or DCAM
  • Proficiency in data catalog and lineage tools such as Collibra, Alation, or Informatica
  • Working knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements including HIPAA, SOX, and CCPA
  • Experience writing and enforcing data policies, standards, and stewardship procedures
  • Strong cross-functional communication skills for partnering with IT, legal, and business teams

Data Governance Specialist Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a data governance specialist in Illinois?

Most data governance specialists in Illinois enter the field with a bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, data management, or a related discipline. Illinois does not require a state-issued license for this role, but earning a recognized credential such as the Certified Data Management Professional designation significantly strengthens candidacy. Large Chicago-area employers typically look for candidates who have worked as data analysts, database administrators, or business intelligence developers before stepping into a governance-focused position.

Which companies hire data governance specialists in Illinois?

Companies currently hiring data governance specialists in Illinois include Avanade, Applied Systems, and BMO Financial, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Illinois's concentration of large financial institutions, health systems, and insurance headquarters in and around Chicago makes it one of the steadier hiring markets for this role in the country.

Which Illinois cities have the most data governance specialist jobs?

The cities with the most data governance specialist openings in Illinois are Chicago, Illinois, and Rosemont. Chicago anchors demand through its dense cluster of financial services firms, insurance carriers, and major health systems, while suburban hubs like Naperville and Schaumburg draw additional hiring from the technology and professional services companies that have established regional offices along the I-88 corridor.

Are there remote data governance specialist jobs in Illinois?

Yes, and more than most fields. Data governance is largely analytical and policy-driven work, making it well suited to remote arrangements. About 73% of data governance specialist openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how broadly Illinois employers have adopted flexible work for this function. Policy development, metadata management, and data quality monitoring are the tasks most frequently performed fully remote.

How can I get hired as a data governance specialist in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving from a data analyst or database administrator role into a junior data governance or data stewardship position. Chicago-area employers such as large health systems and financial services firms regularly hire data stewards at the associate level, where the work focuses on maintaining data dictionaries and enforcing standards under senior oversight. Completing a Certified Data Management Professional or Data Governance and Stewardship Professional course and building a portfolio that documents a small governance framework strengthens a candidate's profile considerably for these roles.

Where can I find and apply to data governance specialist jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to data governance specialist jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings for this role. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, location preference, and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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