Data Governance Specialist Jobs in Massachusetts
Data Governance Specialist jobs in Massachusetts are among the most active in the country, concentrated in financial services, life sciences, and healthcare IT across Boston, Cambridge, and Worcester. Major employers with a sustained presence in the state include Fidelity Investments, Liberty Mutual, and Mass General Brigham, all of which maintain dedicated data governance functions. The most in-demand specialties are data quality management, metadata governance, and regulatory compliance for HIPAA and financial reporting frameworks, at levels from analyst to senior program lead. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Your role at Dynatrace
Dynatrace’s Data & Analytics organization is building a scalable, AI-ready, self-service data ecosystem and standing up a dedicated Data Governance function to define the standards and practices that make data trustworthy and safe for analytics and AI. We treat governance as an enabler, not a gate, a central hub setting companywide standards while partnering with decentralized data owners and stewards.
About the Role:
This is a foundational hire: an experienced, strategic and collaborative Data Governance Lead to shape the companywide data governance framework. You will define the enterprise standards, processes and operating model for trusted, scalable data and establish the vision and framework for governance. You will partner with engineering to build the platform capabilities that make governance real with reliable data for both analytics and AI, operating within a hub-and-spoke model that sets central standards while decentralized owners, stewards and data product managers apply them.
You will help establish AI-ready data and the model for how data and AI can be used responsibly, including the self-service standards that let people and AI tools consume governed data. You will work hands-on while building the practices that scale the function as it grows. This is a high-impact role focused on building trust in data, driving adoption and supporting enterprise decision-making.
What You’ll Do:
Governance Framework, Standards & Operating Model
- Own the enterprise data governance standards, processes and operating model, with input from executive sponsors and data teams
- Partner with data product managers who apply governance standards in their workstreams, ensuring portfolio consistency
- Build and lead executive and cross-functional councils on standards, priorities and tradeoffs
- Refine the data roles model (owners, stewards, custodians) and drive governance adoption and data literacy
AI-Ready Data, Self-Service & AI Enablement
- Set the readiness criteria and standards that make data AI-ready, structured, documented, high-quality and governed for analytics and AI/LLM use
- Establish self-service and data management standards so business users and AI tools can safely consume governed data
- Define the standards to enable access to data, how users and AI/agent workflows can reach data, how data is made accessible, with audit trails
- Support the AI governance model and partner with security, legal and privacy on AI enablement
Data Reliability, Quality & Metadata
- Establish the framework for data reliability, including the heightened bar AI and ML demand, with monitoring, scorecards and remediation
- Oversee metadata, classification, tagging and lineage across the estate (Snowflake, dbt, Power BI), keeping assets discoverable
Platform Partnership, Security & Access Governance
- Partner with platform and data engineering to build the capabilities that operationalize governance for secure, reliable data
- Define access governance standards (RBAC/RLS, sensitivity labeling) and controls for material non-public information, including insider/MNPI and compliance
This is a remote eligible position. Candidates who live within a 45 mile radius of Boston, MA; Detroit, MI; and Denver, CO will be required to work hybrid (2 days per week) out of our Dynatrace office. Candidates are required to work EST hours for this position.
What will help you succeed
Minimum Requirements:
- 10+ years in enterprise data, including 5+ in data governance with demonstrated leadership
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Data Science, Business or a related field
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience with Snowflake, dbt, Power BI and governance tooling
- Proven ability to build data governance frameworks, standards and operating models from the ground up
- Strong knowledge of governance frameworks (DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM), data management (stewardship, metadata, MDM) and data warehousing/BI
- Deep understanding of the data foundations AI requires, quality, lineage, metadata, access control and experience making data AI-ready
- Working knowledge of access governance (RBAC/RLS, classification, labeling) and compliance (GDPR, CCPA, SOX, HIPAA)
- Proven ability to build and lead executive councils, with strong executive presence and communication
Why you will love being a Dynatracer
- A one-product software company creating real value for the largest enterprises and millions of end customers globally, striving for a world where software works perfectly.
- Working with the latest technologies and at the forefront of innovation in tech on scale; but also, in other areas like marketing, design, or research.
- A team that thinks outside the box, welcomes unconventional ideas, and pushes boundaries.
- An environment that fosters innovation, enables creative collaboration, and allows you to grow.
- A globally unique and tailor-made career development program recognizing your potential, promoting your strengths, and supporting you in achieving your career goals.
- A truly international mindset that is being shaped by the diverse personalities, expertise, and backgrounds of our global team.
- A relocation team that is eager to help you start your journey to a new country, always there to support and by your side.
- Attractive compensation packages and stock purchase options with numerous benefits and advantages.
Compensation and Rewards
DOE, salary $130K - $160K, plus Health, Dental, Life, STD, LTD, 401K, PTO. Total compensation may vary depending on candidate experience/education and location.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
We offer competitive compensation, company-sponsored premium benefits, medical, dental, vacation/holidays, company matching 401(k) Plan, etc. Dynatrace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical abilities, age, sexual orientation, creed, disability status, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If your disability makes it difficult for you to use this site, please contact careers@dynatrace.com. Dynatrace participates in E-Verify, participant information in English and Spanish. Right to work information in English and Spanish. EEO is the Law. To be considered for this position, please upload your resume/CV.
Note to Recruiters and Agencies: Thank you for your interest in Dynatrace. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited agency resumes —do not forward them via our website or directly to Dynatrace employees. Dynatrace will not pay fees for unsolicited resumes, and any resumes received this way will be considered the property of Dynatrace.
Benefits and work-life perks
We offer best-in-class core rewards, including paid time off, financial security benefits, retirement savings plans, and health insurance. Beyond that, you’ll get other benefits and work-life perks designed to make your ride with us even more rewarding.
Mental health support
Our Employee Assistance Program, powered by Telus Health, offers support for you and your family members.
Wellness Days
Four company-designated extra paid days off for you to recharge batteries.
Flexibility
Our hybrid working model and flexible working hours offer you the flexibility you need.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Purchase company stock (NYSE:DT) at a discounted price and become a shareholder.
Learn & develop
Company-wide learning perks, designated team's learning days, and more.
Volunteering day
A day of paid volunteer time to support a community or cause you care about.
Regular team events
We host Global Culture Parties, Family & Friends at Work Day, Global Breakfasts, Green Weeks, Pride Month, and beyond!
International vibe
Most of our offices and teams are proudly multicultural. English is our shared language, but we embrace and learn from each other's cultures.
Rewards vary depending on your employment type. Some benefits and perks also differ by location — explore your city to see what’s available there.
About Dynatrace
Dynatrace (NYSE: DT) is the leading AI-powered observability and security platform. We're advancing observability for today's digital businesses, helping transform modern digital ecosystems' complexity into powerful business assets.
Our AI-driven insights cut through the noise, allowing customers to focus on what truly matters by automating manual tasks and resolving issues with pinpoint accuracy. Dynatrace offers simplicity, clarity, and reliability at scale to ensure teams can make informed decisions, minimize downtime, and drive their business forward with confidence.
Your role at Dynatrace
Dynatrace’s Data & Analytics organization is building a scalable, AI-ready, self-service data ecosystem and standing up a dedicated Data Governance function to define the standards and practices that make data trustworthy and safe for analytics and AI. We treat governance as an enabler, not a gate, a central hub setting companywide standards while partnering with decentralized data owners and stewards.
About the Role:
This is a foundational hire: an experienced, strategic and collaborative Data Governance Lead to shape the companywide data governance framework. You will define the enterprise standards, processes and operating model for trusted, scalable data and establish the vision and framework for governance. You will partner with engineering to build the platform capabilities that make governance real with reliable data for both analytics and AI, operating within a hub-and-spoke model that sets central standards while decentralized owners, stewards and data product managers apply them.
You will help establish AI-ready data and the model for how data and AI can be used responsibly, including the self-service standards that let people and AI tools consume governed data. You will work hands-on while building the practices that scale the function as it grows. This is a high-impact role focused on building trust in data, driving adoption and supporting enterprise decision-making.
What You’ll Do:
Governance Framework, Standards & Operating Model
- Own the enterprise data governance standards, processes and operating model, with input from executive sponsors and data teams
- Partner with data product managers who apply governance standards in their workstreams, ensuring portfolio consistency
- Build and lead executive and cross-functional councils on standards, priorities and tradeoffs
- Refine the data roles model (owners, stewards, custodians) and drive governance adoption and data literacy
AI-Ready Data, Self-Service & AI Enablement
- Set the readiness criteria and standards that make data AI-ready, structured, documented, high-quality and governed for analytics and AI/LLM use
- Establish self-service and data management standards so business users and AI tools can safely consume governed data
- Define the standards to enable access to data, how users and AI/agent workflows can reach data, how data is made accessible, with audit trails
- Support the AI governance model and partner with security, legal and privacy on AI enablement
Data Reliability, Quality & Metadata
- Establish the framework for data reliability, including the heightened bar AI and ML demand, with monitoring, scorecards and remediation
- Oversee metadata, classification, tagging and lineage across the estate (Snowflake, dbt, Power BI), keeping assets discoverable
Platform Partnership, Security & Access Governance
- Partner with platform and data engineering to build the capabilities that operationalize governance for secure, reliable data
- Define access governance standards (RBAC/RLS, sensitivity labeling) and controls for material non-public information, including insider/MNPI and compliance
This is a remote eligible position. Candidates who live within a 45 mile radius of Boston, MA; Detroit, MI; and Denver, CO will be required to work hybrid (2 days per week) out of our Dynatrace office. Candidates are required to work EST hours for this position.
What will help you succeed
Minimum Requirements:
- 10+ years in enterprise data, including 5+ in data governance with demonstrated leadership
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Data Science, Business or a related field
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience with Snowflake, dbt, Power BI and governance tooling
- Proven ability to build data governance frameworks, standards and operating models from the ground up
- Strong knowledge of governance frameworks (DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM), data management (stewardship, metadata, MDM) and data warehousing/BI
- Deep understanding of the data foundations AI requires, quality, lineage, metadata, access control and experience making data AI-ready
- Working knowledge of access governance (RBAC/RLS, classification, labeling) and compliance (GDPR, CCPA, SOX, HIPAA)
- Proven ability to build and lead executive councils, with strong executive presence and communication
Why you will love being a Dynatracer
- A one-product software company creating real value for the largest enterprises and millions of end customers globally, striving for a world where software works perfectly.
- Working with the latest technologies and at the forefront of innovation in tech on scale; but also, in other areas like marketing, design, or research.
- A team that thinks outside the box, welcomes unconventional ideas, and pushes boundaries.
- An environment that fosters innovation, enables creative collaboration, and allows you to grow.
- A globally unique and tailor-made career development program recognizing your potential, promoting your strengths, and supporting you in achieving your career goals.
- A truly international mindset that is being shaped by the diverse personalities, expertise, and backgrounds of our global team.
- A relocation team that is eager to help you start your journey to a new country, always there to support and by your side.
- Attractive compensation packages and stock purchase options with numerous benefits and advantages.
Compensation and Rewards
DOE, salary $130K - $160K, plus Health, Dental, Life, STD, LTD, 401K, PTO. Total compensation may vary depending on candidate experience/education and location.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
We offer competitive compensation, company-sponsored premium benefits, medical, dental, vacation/holidays, company matching 401(k) Plan, etc. Dynatrace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical abilities, age, sexual orientation, creed, disability status, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If your disability makes it difficult for you to use this site, please contact careers@dynatrace.com. Dynatrace participates in E-Verify, participant information in English and Spanish. Right to work information in English and Spanish. EEO is the Law. To be considered for this position, please upload your resume/CV.
Note to Recruiters and Agencies: Thank you for your interest in Dynatrace. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited agency resumes —do not forward them via our website or directly to Dynatrace employees. Dynatrace will not pay fees for unsolicited resumes, and any resumes received this way will be considered the property of Dynatrace.
Benefits and work-life perks
We offer best-in-class core rewards, including paid time off, financial security benefits, retirement savings plans, and health insurance. Beyond that, you’ll get other benefits and work-life perks designed to make your ride with us even more rewarding.
Mental health support
Our Employee Assistance Program, powered by Telus Health, offers support for you and your family members.
Wellness Days
Four company-designated extra paid days off for you to recharge batteries.
Flexibility
Our hybrid working model and flexible working hours offer you the flexibility you need.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Purchase company stock (NYSE:DT) at a discounted price and become a shareholder.
Learn & develop
Company-wide learning perks, designated team's learning days, and more.
Volunteering day
A day of paid volunteer time to support a community or cause you care about.
Regular team events
We host Global Culture Parties, Family & Friends at Work Day, Global Breakfasts, Green Weeks, Pride Month, and beyond!
International vibe
Most of our offices and teams are proudly multicultural. English is our shared language, but we embrace and learn from each other's cultures.
Rewards vary depending on your employment type. Some benefits and perks also differ by location — explore your city to see what’s available there.
About Dynatrace
Dynatrace (NYSE: DT) is the leading AI-powered observability and security platform. We're advancing observability for today's digital businesses, helping transform modern digital ecosystems' complexity into powerful business assets.
Our AI-driven insights cut through the noise, allowing customers to focus on what truly matters by automating manual tasks and resolving issues with pinpoint accuracy. Dynatrace offers simplicity, clarity, and reliability at scale to ensure teams can make informed decisions, minimize downtime, and drive their business forward with confidence.
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Data Governance Specialist Job Market in Massachusetts
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Investment & Asset Management
- Insurance
What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data governance specialist jobs across Massachusetts.
- 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 DMBOK
- Proficiency with data catalog tools including Collibra, Alation, or Informatica
- Working knowledge of HIPAA, CCPA, or financial data compliance regulations
- Experience writing and enforcing data policies, standards, and data dictionaries
- Familiarity with SQL and ability to collaborate with data engineering and analytics teams
Data Governance Specialist Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a data governance specialist in Massachusetts?
Most Massachusetts employers hire candidates with a bachelor's degree in information management, computer science, business analytics, or a related field, followed by hands-on experience in data stewardship or data management roles. There is no state-issued license required in Massachusetts for this role. Earning a recognized credential such as the CDMP from DAMA International meaningfully strengthens your candidacy, particularly with financial services and healthcare employers in the Boston area who expect familiarity with structured governance frameworks.
Which companies hire data governance specialists in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts data governance specialist roles are posted by Framingham State University, HP Hood, and Infosys and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts's dense concentration of financial services firms, major academic medical centers, and life sciences companies means consistent demand from large, established employers rather than just startups.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most data governance specialist jobs?
Boston, Framingham, and Woburn have the most data governance specialist openings in Massachusetts. Boston dominates because of its headquarters-level financial institutions and major hospital systems, while Cambridge draws demand from biotech and pharmaceutical firms clustered around Kendall Square, and Worcester reflects growing regional healthcare and insurance operations anchored by UMass Memorial Health and Hanover Insurance.
Are there remote data governance specialist jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, and more than most fields, since data governance work is fundamentally documentation, policy development, and stakeholder collaboration that translates well to remote settings. About 50% of data governance specialist openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly this role has shifted away from on-site requirements. Roles focused on metadata standards and data quality monitoring tend to be the most consistently offered as fully remote positions.
How can I get hired as a data governance specialist in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a data analyst, database administrator, or business analyst role, since Massachusetts employers at firms like Fidelity Investments and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts regularly promote from adjacent data roles into junior governance positions. Completing the CDMP associate exam or a data management certificate from a program at Northeastern or UMass Boston signals seriousness to hiring managers. Entry-level titles to target include data steward, metadata analyst, and data quality analyst, which appear regularly in Boston-area financial services and healthcare IT postings.
Where can I find and apply to data governance specialist jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to data governance specialist jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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