Director Of Data Governance Jobs in Texas

Director Of Data Governance jobs in Texas are concentrated in Dallas, Houston, and Austin, where major employers like AT&T, JPMorgan Chase, and Dell Technologies maintain large enterprise data and compliance teams. Demand is strongest in financial services, energy, and healthcare, with specialties in data quality frameworks, regulatory compliance, and enterprise metadata management drawing the most active hiring. The market supports both VP-track and working director roles, reflecting the scale of Texas-based data operations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles27
Top employerUSAA
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring9
Work type70% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Data Governance Analyst
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Data Governance Analyst
All IT Solutions
Plano, Texas
Product Management
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Bachelor's degree

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Meta
Data Platform & Governance Manager
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Meta
Added 2d ago
Data Platform & Governance Manager
Meta
Austin, Texas
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$181k - $249k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Data Governance Attorney
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission
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Data Governance Attorney
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Austin, Texas
Compliance & Legal
Consulting & Professional Services
Legal Counsel
$8,581.66 - $11k.83/yr
Military encouraged
10,000+

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JPMorganChase
Lead Software Engineer - Data Governance Engineer Lead
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JPMorganChase
Added 4d ago
Lead Software Engineer - Data Governance Engineer Lead
JPMorganChase
Plano, Texas
Data Analytics
Data Engineering
Data Science
10,000+

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Capgemini
Associate Data Governance Business Analyst
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Associate Data Governance Business Analyst
Capgemini
Dallas, Texas
Business Analysis
Data Science & Analytics
Project & Program Management
Business Analyst
Data Science
Project Management
$46k - $111k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Director Of Data Governance Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Austin
6 jobs
Houston
5 jobs
San Antonio
5 jobs
Dallas
4 jobs
Plano
3 jobs
Coppell
1 job
Fort Worth
1 job
Richardson
1 job
Farmers Branch
1 job

Director Of Data Governance Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

USAA
USAA4 open roles
Deloitte
Deloitte2 open roles
HEB
HEB1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in director of data governance jobs across Texas.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in information management, computer science, or a related field
  • Seven or more years of experience in data governance, data management, or enterprise data strategy
  • Hands-on experience implementing data governance frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK or DCAM
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional data stewardship programs across large organizations
  • Proficiency with data catalog and lineage tools such as Collibra, Alation, or Informatica
  • Experience with regulatory compliance requirements relevant to Texas industries including HIPAA, GLBA, or SOX

Director Of Data Governance Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a director of data governance in Texas?

Most directors of data governance in Texas reach the role through a combination of a bachelor's or master's degree in information management, computer science, or business analytics and progressive experience in data management or enterprise architecture. Texas does not require a state-issued license for this role, but industry credentials such as the Certified Data Management Professional designation from DAMA International are widely recognized by Texas employers and strengthen candidacy considerably.

Which companies hire director of data governances in Texas?

Texas director of data governance roles are posted by USAA, Deloitte, and HEB and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters in Dallas and Houston, alongside large healthcare systems and energy companies, means demand is broad across both regulated industries and large technology-driven enterprises.

Which Texas cities have the most director of data governance jobs?

Austin, Houston, and San Antonio account for the largest share of director of data governance openings in Texas. Dallas leads because of its dense concentration of financial services firms, corporate headquarters, and telecom companies, while Houston's energy sector and large hospital networks drive demand there, and Austin's fast-growing technology and state government institutions generate consistent need for enterprise data leadership.

Are there remote director of data governance jobs in Texas?

Yes, and more than most fields, since data governance work is largely strategic and analytical rather than tied to a physical location. About 80% of director of data governance openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting broad employer acceptance of distributed leadership for this role. Policy development, framework design, and stakeholder engagement are the functions most commonly performed fully remotely.

How can I get hired as a director of data governance in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into a data steward, data analyst, or data quality analyst role at a large Texas employer, then building toward governance leadership from within. Major Texas healthcare systems, energy companies, and financial institutions regularly hire data analysts and data stewards without requiring director-level experience, and internal mobility into governance program roles is common at organizations like large Dallas-area banks or Houston-based hospital networks. Earning a Certified Data Management Professional credential early signals commitment and gives candidates a measurable edge over peers without governance-specific training.

Where can I find and apply to director of data governance jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to director of data governance jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across industries and metro areas. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.

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