Data Governance Specialist Jobs in New York
Data Governance Specialist jobs in New York represent one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated in financial services, healthcare, and media across New York City, Albany, and Buffalo. Major employers with deep roots in the state include JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and NewYork-Presbyterian, all of which maintain large data governance functions. The most in-demand specialties are data quality management, regulatory compliance frameworks, and metadata governance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
- Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: New York, NY, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Seattle, WA, USA.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in program management.
Preferred qualifications:
- 4 years of experience in Data Privacy, Data Governance, Enterprise Risk Management, or regulatory compliance within the technology sector.
- Proven experience synthesizing complex technical and regulatory data into actionable communications (written and verbal) tailored for executive and board-level audiences.
- Experience with advanced risk assessment methodologies and utilizing enterprise risk management software.
- Deep experience operating within a federated compliance model at a global scale.
- Strong technical depth in data pipelines and data classification with demonstrated AI fluency in streamlining programmatic functions.
About the job
To meet the company’s federated privacy operating model, the Office of Privacy Resilience (OPR), within Core’s Privacy, Safety, and Security (PSS) team, was established to shape and demonstrate privacy at Google. We do this by setting a high bar for privacy and collaborating with Product Areas and partner teams to achieve it. Product Areas look to OPR to design internal standards and controls that embed privacy into products, define clear implementation paths, measure control efficacy, and build accountability for privacy outcomes across the company.
As the Lead Privacy Program and Data Governance Risk Program Manager, you will own and drive the strategic goal, execution, and continuous evolution of the team’s overall Privacy and Data Governance Risk program. In this mission-critical role, you will serve as the central orchestration point for high-stakes initiatives. These responsibilities include managing the annual Privacy and Data Governance Risk Assessment (PDGRA), delivering executive and Board-level risk reporting, and maturing our privacy risk metrics.
Furthermore, you will lead the scaling of the Enterprise Privacy and Data Governance framework across the entire organization. Success in this role requires navigating highly ambiguous environments and partnering deeply with cross-functional leaders in Engineering, Legal, Regulatory Affairs, and Enterprise Risk Management. Through these strategic partnerships, you will proactively identify, communicate, and manage top privacy and data risks.
The Core team builds the technical foundation behind Google’s flagship products. We are owners and advocates for the underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure at Google. These are the essential building blocks for excellent, safe, and coherent experiences for our users and drive the pace of innovation for every developer. We look across Google’s products to build central solutions, break down technical barriers and strengthen existing systems. As the Core team, we have a mandate and a unique opportunity to impact important technical decisions across the company.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $192000 - $278000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Direct end-to-end Privacy and Data Governance Risk Assessments (PDGRA) aligned with Google’s Risk Taxonomy and Rating scales. Use AI technologies to automate and streamline these audit-ready, actionable workflows.
- Lead the synthesis, preparation, and delivery of high-quality narrative and metrics-based risk reporting packets for the Board and executive committees.
- Scale the Enterprise Privacy and Data Governance Framework. Translate regulatory policies into governable standards and actionable product and engineering roadmaps.
- Develop robust privacy risk frameworks measuring inherent and residual risks. Partner with Analytics and Engineering to transition from manual registers to automated, telemetry-driven dashboards.
- Serve as the primary liaison across lines of defense to identify process breakdowns, drive consensus, and influence prioritization of risk remediations.
In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
- Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: New York, NY, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Seattle, WA, USA.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in program management.
Preferred qualifications:
- 4 years of experience in Data Privacy, Data Governance, Enterprise Risk Management, or regulatory compliance within the technology sector.
- Proven experience synthesizing complex technical and regulatory data into actionable communications (written and verbal) tailored for executive and board-level audiences.
- Experience with advanced risk assessment methodologies and utilizing enterprise risk management software.
- Deep experience operating within a federated compliance model at a global scale.
- Strong technical depth in data pipelines and data classification with demonstrated AI fluency in streamlining programmatic functions.
About the job
To meet the company’s federated privacy operating model, the Office of Privacy Resilience (OPR), within Core’s Privacy, Safety, and Security (PSS) team, was established to shape and demonstrate privacy at Google. We do this by setting a high bar for privacy and collaborating with Product Areas and partner teams to achieve it. Product Areas look to OPR to design internal standards and controls that embed privacy into products, define clear implementation paths, measure control efficacy, and build accountability for privacy outcomes across the company.
As the Lead Privacy Program and Data Governance Risk Program Manager, you will own and drive the strategic goal, execution, and continuous evolution of the team’s overall Privacy and Data Governance Risk program. In this mission-critical role, you will serve as the central orchestration point for high-stakes initiatives. These responsibilities include managing the annual Privacy and Data Governance Risk Assessment (PDGRA), delivering executive and Board-level risk reporting, and maturing our privacy risk metrics.
Furthermore, you will lead the scaling of the Enterprise Privacy and Data Governance framework across the entire organization. Success in this role requires navigating highly ambiguous environments and partnering deeply with cross-functional leaders in Engineering, Legal, Regulatory Affairs, and Enterprise Risk Management. Through these strategic partnerships, you will proactively identify, communicate, and manage top privacy and data risks.
The Core team builds the technical foundation behind Google’s flagship products. We are owners and advocates for the underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure at Google. These are the essential building blocks for excellent, safe, and coherent experiences for our users and drive the pace of innovation for every developer. We look across Google’s products to build central solutions, break down technical barriers and strengthen existing systems. As the Core team, we have a mandate and a unique opportunity to impact important technical decisions across the company.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $192000 - $278000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Direct end-to-end Privacy and Data Governance Risk Assessments (PDGRA) aligned with Google’s Risk Taxonomy and Rating scales. Use AI technologies to automate and streamline these audit-ready, actionable workflows.
- Lead the synthesis, preparation, and delivery of high-quality narrative and metrics-based risk reporting packets for the Board and executive committees.
- Scale the Enterprise Privacy and Data Governance Framework. Translate regulatory policies into governable standards and actionable product and engineering roadmaps.
- Develop robust privacy risk frameworks measuring inherent and residual risks. Partner with Analytics and Engineering to transition from manual registers to automated, telemetry-driven dashboards.
- Serve as the primary liaison across lines of defense to identify process breakdowns, drive consensus, and influence prioritization of risk remediations.
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- Investment & Asset Management
- Technology & Software
- Banking & Financial Services
- Construction & Real Estate
- Insurance
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data governance specialist jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in information management, computer science, or a related field required
- Experience with data governance frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK or DCAM preferred
- Proficiency with data catalog tools like Collibra, Alation, or Informatica strongly desired
- Familiarity with financial or healthcare regulatory requirements common in New York markets
- Demonstrated ability to develop and enforce data policies, standards, and stewardship procedures
- Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with business and technical stakeholders
Data Governance Specialist Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a data governance specialist in New York?
Most data governance specialists in New York enter the role with a bachelor's degree in information management, data science, computer science, or a related field. New York does not require a state-issued license for this role. Employers in the state consistently favor candidates who hold the Certified Data Management Professional credential from DAMA International, and those with backgrounds in financial compliance or healthcare informatics have a clear advantage given New York's dominant industries.
Which companies hire data governance specialists in New York?
New York data governance specialist roles are posted by New York Life, Citi, and dv01 and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. New York's concentration of global financial institutions, insurance firms, and major health systems means demand for this role remains consistent across a wide range of large, established employers throughout the state.
Which New York cities have the most data governance specialist jobs?
New York, Getzville, and Troy lead New York in data governance specialist openings. New York City dominates due to its dense concentration of financial services headquarters, large hospital networks, and media companies, while Albany's government agencies and healthcare organizations and Buffalo's growing financial and insurance sector drive meaningful demand outside the metro.
Are there remote data governance specialist jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than most fields. Data governance is a desk-based, analytical discipline that translates well to remote work. About 55% of data governance specialist openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how broadly employers have embraced flexible arrangements for this role. Policy development, metadata management, and data quality analysis are the functions most commonly performed fully remote.
How can I get hired as a data governance specialist in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a lateral move from a data analyst, business analyst, or database administrator role, which gives candidates direct exposure to data quality and stewardship without a formal governance title. Large New York employers such as financial institutions and hospital systems regularly hire junior data stewards or data quality analysts as entry points. Completing the DAMA International associate-level coursework or building a portfolio that documents a governance framework you designed strengthens an application considerably.
Where can I find and apply to data governance specialist jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to data governance specialist jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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