Senior Level Governance Officer Jobs
Senior level governance officer jobs put experienced professionals in charge of enterprise-wide compliance frameworks, risk oversight, and the cross-functional teams that implement and sustain them. Roles are concentrated across Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Investment & Asset Management, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions, and employers like Humana, Ivalua, and Revolution Medicines hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
We are looking for an experienced Data Governance Analyst to lead enterprise-wide data governance initiatives, with a strong focus on Informatica Data Governance solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in Informatica EDC, CDGC, or Axon, along with experience implementing data governance frameworks, managing metadata, improving data quality, and collaborating with business and technical stakeholders.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead implementation of enterprise data governance frameworks, tools, and processes.
- Implement and manage Informatica data governance solutions, including data catalogs, metadata management, and data lineage.
- Define and enforce data governance policies, standards, ownership, and stewardship responsibilities.
- Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to establish consistent data definitions and governance rules.
- Drive data quality initiatives, issue resolution, and compliance tracking.
- Establish governance operating models, workflows, and accountability across enterprise data domains.
- Support governance practices across SAP, Workday, Salesforce, and cloud platforms.
- Explore AI and Generative AI applications in data quality, metadata management, and governance.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8–10+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, or Data Analysis.
- Strong hands-on experience with Informatica EDC, CDGC, Axon, or equivalent governance platforms.
- Experience implementing enterprise data catalogs, metadata management, and data lineage solutions.
- Strong understanding of data quality, data stewardship, governance policies, and compliance.
- Proficiency in SQL for data analysis and validation.
- Experience working with enterprise applications such as SAP, Workday, and Salesforce.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of AI/Generative AI applications in data governance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Certifications such as CDMP, DAMA, or Informatica.
- Experience driving enterprise-wide governance adoption and cross-functional alignment.
INTRODUCTION
We are looking for an experienced Data Governance Analyst to lead enterprise-wide data governance initiatives, with a strong focus on Informatica Data Governance solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in Informatica EDC, CDGC, or Axon, along with experience implementing data governance frameworks, managing metadata, improving data quality, and collaborating with business and technical stakeholders.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead implementation of enterprise data governance frameworks, tools, and processes.
- Implement and manage Informatica data governance solutions, including data catalogs, metadata management, and data lineage.
- Define and enforce data governance policies, standards, ownership, and stewardship responsibilities.
- Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to establish consistent data definitions and governance rules.
- Drive data quality initiatives, issue resolution, and compliance tracking.
- Establish governance operating models, workflows, and accountability across enterprise data domains.
- Support governance practices across SAP, Workday, Salesforce, and cloud platforms.
- Explore AI and Generative AI applications in data quality, metadata management, and governance.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8–10+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, or Data Analysis.
- Strong hands-on experience with Informatica EDC, CDGC, Axon, or equivalent governance platforms.
- Experience implementing enterprise data catalogs, metadata management, and data lineage solutions.
- Strong understanding of data quality, data stewardship, governance policies, and compliance.
- Proficiency in SQL for data analysis and validation.
- Experience working with enterprise applications such as SAP, Workday, and Salesforce.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of AI/Generative AI applications in data governance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Certifications such as CDMP, DAMA, or Informatica.
- Experience driving enterprise-wide governance adoption and cross-functional alignment.
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Senior Level Governance Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level governance officer job?
Candidates who land senior level governance officer roles typically bring deep expertise in enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance, or corporate governance, combined with a record of leading organization-wide policy initiatives. Employers at this level look for professionals who have owned audit responses, built governance frameworks from the ground up, and can influence executive stakeholders. Board-facing experience and certifications like CGEIT or CISA strengthen a candidacy considerably.
Which companies hire senior level governance officers?
Companies hiring senior level governance officers right now include Humana, Ivalua, and Revolution Medicines, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to concentrate in large enterprises and regulated industries where governance infrastructure is a strategic priority rather than a compliance checkbox.
Are there remote senior level governance officer jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and employer. About 50% of senior level governance officer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader workplace flexibility in professional and financial services sectors. Roles that require hands-on audit oversight or board engagement are more likely to be on-site or hybrid than those centered on policy development.
What makes a governance officer role senior level?
Senior level governance officer roles are defined by enterprise-wide ownership rather than task execution. At this stage, professionals set governance strategy, design and maintain compliance frameworks, lead cross-departmental working groups, and advise senior leadership or board committees. They're also expected to mentor junior staff and represent the governance function in high-stakes audit, regulatory, or M&A situations, not just implement direction from above.
Which industries hire the most senior level governance officers?
Senior Level governance officer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Investment & Asset Management, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate under complex regulatory environments where mature, well-resourced governance functions are essential to managing risk, maintaining licenses, and satisfying board and stakeholder expectations.