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Data Governance Manager roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in information management, computer science, or a related field. Employers file the LCA with DOL before sponsoring your H-1B visa, certifying that your role meets prevailing wage standards for your work location.
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Deloitte's Cyber team helps organizations address evolving cyber threats with solutions that strengthen resilience, support compliance, and protect critical data. In this role, you will lead client-facing Microsoft Purview engagements that support data governance, information protection, and regulatory compliance objectives. You will help drive delivery strategy, oversee workstreams, and guide teams through assessment, design, implementation, and optimization activities.
Recruiting for this role ends on 12/31/2026.
WORK YOU'LL DO
As an Engineering Manager II on the Cyber team, you will be responsible for...
- Leading client assessments of data governance, compliance, and information protection environments and developing Microsoft Purview recommendations aligned to business and regulatory requirements.
- Leading the design and implementation of Microsoft Purview solutions to support data classification, labeling, retention, investigation, and governance needs across enterprise environments.
- Managing delivery workstreams, coordinating cross-functional teams, and overseeing implementation activities across Microsoft security and compliance technologies.
- Advising client stakeholders on data governance strategy, lifecycle management, compliance monitoring, and operating model decisions to strengthen security posture and reduce risk.
- Mentoring junior practitioners, reviewing deliverables, and contributing to quality, consistency, and execution across engagements.
A successful candidate would possess these skills:
- Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
- Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
- Ability to lead projects or workstreams
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others
THE TEAM
Deloitte's Cyber team helps clients build trust in digital environments by protecting communications, products, and data from evolving threats. The practice supports organizations in strengthening access integrity, reducing cyber risk, and advancing secure, compliant operations across the enterprise.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- 6+ years of experience in technical consulting, cyber risk, data governance, compliance technology, or Microsoft Purview solution delivery
- 6+ years of hands-on experience implementing or operating Microsoft Purview capabilities, including data classification, labeling, protection, eDiscovery, data loss prevention, or compliance reporting
- 3+ years of experience leading project workstreams, overseeing delivery teams, or managing client-facing implementations
- 3+ years of experience designing and implementing data governance or compliance controls across Microsoft environments, including application integrations
- Bachelor's degree or master's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information security, engineering, information technology, or business administration
- Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
- Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
Preferred:
- 2+ years of experience defining data governance operating models, control frameworks, or compliance programs
- 2+ years of experience implementing Microsoft security or compliance solutions focused on data governance
- Experience with Microsoft Purview capabilities such as Information Barriers, Insider Risk Management, Communication Compliance, Compliance Manager, or Audit
- Experience supporting proposals, business development pursuits, or go-to-market initiatives
- Microsoft certification such as MS-102
- Industry certification such as Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
COMPENSATION
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $134,500 to $265,100.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
INTRODUCTION
Deloitte's Cyber team helps organizations address evolving cyber threats with solutions that strengthen resilience, support compliance, and protect critical data. In this role, you will lead client-facing Microsoft Purview engagements that support data governance, information protection, and regulatory compliance objectives. You will help drive delivery strategy, oversee workstreams, and guide teams through assessment, design, implementation, and optimization activities.
Recruiting for this role ends on 12/31/2026.
WORK YOU'LL DO
As an Engineering Manager II on the Cyber team, you will be responsible for...
- Leading client assessments of data governance, compliance, and information protection environments and developing Microsoft Purview recommendations aligned to business and regulatory requirements.
- Leading the design and implementation of Microsoft Purview solutions to support data classification, labeling, retention, investigation, and governance needs across enterprise environments.
- Managing delivery workstreams, coordinating cross-functional teams, and overseeing implementation activities across Microsoft security and compliance technologies.
- Advising client stakeholders on data governance strategy, lifecycle management, compliance monitoring, and operating model decisions to strengthen security posture and reduce risk.
- Mentoring junior practitioners, reviewing deliverables, and contributing to quality, consistency, and execution across engagements.
A successful candidate would possess these skills:
- Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
- Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
- Ability to lead projects or workstreams
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others
THE TEAM
Deloitte's Cyber team helps clients build trust in digital environments by protecting communications, products, and data from evolving threats. The practice supports organizations in strengthening access integrity, reducing cyber risk, and advancing secure, compliant operations across the enterprise.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- 6+ years of experience in technical consulting, cyber risk, data governance, compliance technology, or Microsoft Purview solution delivery
- 6+ years of hands-on experience implementing or operating Microsoft Purview capabilities, including data classification, labeling, protection, eDiscovery, data loss prevention, or compliance reporting
- 3+ years of experience leading project workstreams, overseeing delivery teams, or managing client-facing implementations
- 3+ years of experience designing and implementing data governance or compliance controls across Microsoft environments, including application integrations
- Bachelor's degree or master's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information security, engineering, information technology, or business administration
- Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
- Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
Preferred:
- 2+ years of experience defining data governance operating models, control frameworks, or compliance programs
- 2+ years of experience implementing Microsoft security or compliance solutions focused on data governance
- Experience with Microsoft Purview capabilities such as Information Barriers, Insider Risk Management, Communication Compliance, Compliance Manager, or Audit
- Experience supporting proposals, business development pursuits, or go-to-market initiatives
- Microsoft certification such as MS-102
- Industry certification such as Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
COMPENSATION
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $134,500 to $265,100.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Data Governance Manager
Align your credentials to SOC codes
Data Governance Manager roles map to multiple SOC codes depending on whether the emphasis is IT or compliance. Check O*NET to confirm which classification fits your experience before applying, since the SOC code drives the prevailing wage tier on your LCA.
Filter employers by LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified DOL LCA filings for data governance or data management roles. Employers with a filing track record have already navigated the H-1B process and are far less likely to back out after an offer.
Document your data governance scope formally
USCIS scrutinizes whether a Data Governance Manager role genuinely requires a specialized degree. Gather employer documentation showing that your duties involve policy design, metadata architecture, or regulatory compliance rather than general IT project coordination.
Verify prevailing wage before evaluating offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your exact SOC code and work location before accepting an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify at least this wage, and a below-threshold offer signals a filing problem before it becomes yours.
Request premium processing when timelines are tight
If you're starting a role on a specific date tied to a project launch or fiscal year, ask your employer to file with USCIS premium processing. Standard H-1B adjudication can stretch several months, and a delayed approval affects your start date directly.
Prepare a degree equivalency letter early
If your highest credential is a three-year bachelor's or a non-U.S. degree, get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator before the offer stage. USCIS requires specialty occupation petitions to demonstrate degree equivalency, and late documentation delays your I-129 filing.
H-1B Visa Data Governance Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Governance Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as information systems, computer science, data management, or a related discipline. Roles focused on policy frameworks, data quality standards, or regulatory compliance typically satisfy the specialty occupation definition. Employers must document that the position's duties require this degree-level expertise, not just general business or IT experience.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Data Governance Manager roles?
Financial services firms, healthcare systems, large technology companies, and federal contractors are among the most active H-1B sponsors for data governance roles, since they operate under strict data compliance regimes like HIPAA, SOX, and GDPR that require dedicated governance infrastructure. Use Migrate Mate to browse employers who have filed DOL Labor Condition Applications for data governance and data management positions specifically.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Data Governance Manager H-1B filings?
Your employer's LCA must certify that your offered salary meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location, as determined by DOL. Data Governance Manager roles can fall under different SOC codes depending on whether the focus is IT management or compliance, and each code carries a different wage floor. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check which wage level applies to your specific role before the offer is finalized.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if my Data Governance Manager role changes significantly?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you transfer your status to a new employer by filing a new I-129 petition before your current authorization expires. If the new role's SOC code or job duties differ materially from your original petition, your new employer's attorney should document the specialty occupation basis for the updated position. A significant change in scope, such as moving from a technical data stewardship role to a compliance management role, may require additional supporting documentation.
What documentation should I expect to provide for an H-1B petition as a Data Governance Manager?
Your employer will typically need your academic transcripts, a detailed job description tying your duties to a specific degree field, and any credential evaluations if your degree is from outside the U.S. USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence if the specialty occupation nexus between a data governance role and your specific degree is not immediately clear. Having a strong offer letter that specifies your governance responsibilities, reporting structure, and the technical frameworks you'll manage strengthens the petition significantly.