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Get Access To All JobsAbout GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets.
Summary of Role
GlobalFoundries is building an enterprise data catalog and lineage capability to make data easier to find, trust, and use across manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and finance. This role is a senior individual contributor who will own the enterprise data catalog and lineage strategy end to end, driving adoption through automation, stewardship, and hands-on execution in a highly complex semiconductor environment.
This is a high-impact, builder role for someone who has implemented data catalog and lineage capabilities at scale and is looking for ownership, visibility, and real operational impact.
Essential Responsibilities
- Own the enterprise data catalog and metadata operating model, including standards, workflows, stewardship, and adoption metrics
- Lead implementation and ongoing optimization of the data catalog platform (Alation or equivalent), ensuring high-quality, trusted metadata
- Design and maintain business glossaries and critical data element definitions across priority domains, including manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and finance
- Deliver end-to-end data lineage for priority data products and reporting, enabling impact analysis and faster issue resolution
- Build and automate metadata ingestion and enrichment using APIs, scripts, and connectors across enterprise platforms
- Partner with data owners, data stewards, and engineering teams to establish ownership, data quality rules, and accountability
- Integrate catalog and lineage tooling with the data lake, ETL pipelines, BI platforms, and core operational systems such as ERP and MES
- Drive catalog adoption through enablement, training, office hours, and curated content that improves data literacy and self-service data discovery
Other Responsibilities
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security requirements and programs
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
- Seven or more years of experience in data governance, metadata management, data architecture, or closely related roles
- Three or more years of hands-on experience with a data catalog or governance platform such as Alation, Collibra, Atlan, Microsoft Purview, or similar
- Strong SQL and Python (or equivalent scripting) skills for automation and metadata pipelines
- Experience working across both technical and business stakeholders in complex enterprise environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience implementing enterprise data lineage and impact analysis at scale
- Exposure to manufacturing or semiconductor data domains and systems, including ERP, MES, SPC/FDC, and yield data
- Experience improving catalog adoption through stewardship models and measurable usage outcomes
- Familiarity with regulated data environments, including quality systems, export controls, privacy, and SOX
Why Join Us
- Own and scale a high-visibility enterprise data capability with real operational impact
- Work in one of the most complex data environments in manufacturing and engineering
- Build automation and integrations rather than simply administering tools
- Operate with high autonomy, strong executive visibility, and a clear principal-level career path
Expected Salary Range
$124,000.00 - $208,000.00
The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.
All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law.
About GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets.
Summary of Role
GlobalFoundries is building an enterprise data catalog and lineage capability to make data easier to find, trust, and use across manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and finance. This role is a senior individual contributor who will own the enterprise data catalog and lineage strategy end to end, driving adoption through automation, stewardship, and hands-on execution in a highly complex semiconductor environment.
This is a high-impact, builder role for someone who has implemented data catalog and lineage capabilities at scale and is looking for ownership, visibility, and real operational impact.
Essential Responsibilities
- Own the enterprise data catalog and metadata operating model, including standards, workflows, stewardship, and adoption metrics
- Lead implementation and ongoing optimization of the data catalog platform (Alation or equivalent), ensuring high-quality, trusted metadata
- Design and maintain business glossaries and critical data element definitions across priority domains, including manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and finance
- Deliver end-to-end data lineage for priority data products and reporting, enabling impact analysis and faster issue resolution
- Build and automate metadata ingestion and enrichment using APIs, scripts, and connectors across enterprise platforms
- Partner with data owners, data stewards, and engineering teams to establish ownership, data quality rules, and accountability
- Integrate catalog and lineage tooling with the data lake, ETL pipelines, BI platforms, and core operational systems such as ERP and MES
- Drive catalog adoption through enablement, training, office hours, and curated content that improves data literacy and self-service data discovery
Other Responsibilities
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security requirements and programs
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
- Seven or more years of experience in data governance, metadata management, data architecture, or closely related roles
- Three or more years of hands-on experience with a data catalog or governance platform such as Alation, Collibra, Atlan, Microsoft Purview, or similar
- Strong SQL and Python (or equivalent scripting) skills for automation and metadata pipelines
- Experience working across both technical and business stakeholders in complex enterprise environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience implementing enterprise data lineage and impact analysis at scale
- Exposure to manufacturing or semiconductor data domains and systems, including ERP, MES, SPC/FDC, and yield data
- Experience improving catalog adoption through stewardship models and measurable usage outcomes
- Familiarity with regulated data environments, including quality systems, export controls, privacy, and SOX
Why Join Us
- Own and scale a high-visibility enterprise data capability with real operational impact
- Work in one of the most complex data environments in manufacturing and engineering
- Build automation and integrations rather than simply administering tools
- Operate with high autonomy, strong executive visibility, and a clear principal-level career path
Expected Salary Range
$124,000.00 - $208,000.00
The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.
All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Data Governance Lead
Frame your credentials around SOC codes
Data Governance Lead roles map to SOC code 11-3021 (Computer and Information Systems Managers) or 15-1299. Pull your O*NET profile before applying so your resume reflects the exact competencies USCIS evaluates for specialty occupation classification.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for data governance or information management roles. Prior LCA filings confirm an employer understands the H-1B process and has legal infrastructure to support your petition.
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the job duties. A general business degree alone can trigger an RFE for this title. Degrees in data science, information systems, or computer science align most cleanly with a Data Governance Lead specialty occupation argument.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target metro area before accepting an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code, so knowing Level III or IV thresholds helps you negotiate and flag underpaying offers early.
Start the LCA before your OPT cap-gap ends
If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT, your employer must file the LCA with DOL and receive USCIS receipt by October 1 to maintain your cap-gap work authorization. Build in at least 60 days of buffer before your EAD expiry to absorb DOL certification delays.
Request premium processing for time-sensitive starts
USCIS premium processing cuts adjudication to 15 business days. For Data Governance Lead roles where project timelines are tied to your start date, ask your employer to include the premium processing upgrade when they file the I-129 petition.
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Find Data Governance Lead JobsData Governance Lead H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Governance Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation based on whether the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Data Governance Lead positions typically require degrees in information systems, computer science, or data management, and the job duties involve theoretical and practical application of those disciplines. Your employer documents this in the H-1B petition, supported by the job description and industry standards.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Data Governance Lead positions?
Financial services firms, large healthcare systems, enterprise technology companies, and consulting firms are among the most active H-1B sponsors for data governance roles. These industries face heavy regulatory data requirements that drive demand for this title. Browse Migrate Mate to identify specific employers with verified H-1B LCA filings for information management and data leadership roles.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I change Data Governance Lead roles?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition, as long as your original petition was approved and you've been in H-1B status for at least 180 days. Your new employer files a fresh I-129 and LCA. You don't need to wait for USCIS approval to begin work under the new employer.
What happens if my Data Governance Lead role changes significantly after H-1B approval?
A material change in job duties, work location, or employment terms may require your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. Moving to a new worksite in a different metropolitan area almost always triggers an amended LCA and petition. Confirm with your employer's immigration counsel before accepting a restructured role or a remote arrangement that shifts your primary work location.
How do I verify that a Data Governance Lead job offer comes with real H-1B sponsorship?
Ask the employer directly whether they have in-house immigration counsel or a retained law firm, and whether they will cover H-1B filing fees. You can also confirm their filing history by checking DOL LCA disclosure data through OFLC. Employers who have filed LCAs for similar roles in the past have an established process. Migrate Mate surfaces this filing history so you can evaluate sponsorship credibility before you apply.
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