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INTRODUCTION
We are seeking an experienced data governance professional who understands the strategy, processes and tools required to build and scale governance frameworks across enterprise customer data. This role is focused on strengthening the governance foundation for how data is defined, cataloged, monitored, documented and used, with key areas of specialization spanning data quality, metadata and catalog management, lineage, and consent and privacy requirements.
In this role, you will be responsible for defining, implementing and maturing data governance frameworks across key customer data domains and Data & Analytics platforms. This includes establishing standards, processes and controls for data quality, metadata, cataloging, lineage, stewardship and policy alignment, while also ensuring consent and privacy requirements are embedded into governance practices. The role supports both strategic governance priorities and practical execution through documentation, process design, backlog refinement, issue resolution and platform enablement.
Your responsibilities span global markets, partnering with local digital product, marketing, analytics, legal and technology teams to promote consistent and scalable governance practices across customer data. Success in this role requires a strong understanding of data governance frameworks, the ability to translate governance expectations into practical execution, and the confidence to guide stakeholders on data quality, catalog, lineage, consent and privacy standards across the enterprise.
This role will report directly to the Sr. Manager, Data & Analytics Strategy.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of data governance frameworks across data domains
- Define and operationalize standards, processes and documentation for data quality, metadata, cataloging, lineage, stewardship and policy adherence
- Partner with legal, technology, marketing, digital product and analytics teams to align governance priorities and embed governance requirements into day-to-day execution
- Support the development and adoption of data quality practices, including issue identification, ownership, remediation workflows and control alignment
- Drive metadata and catalog management efforts by establishing data definitions, critical data elements, ownership expectations and documentation standards
- Support lineage documentation and traceability across key customer data assets to improve transparency, impact assessment and change management
- Ensure consent and privacy requirements are incorporated into governance frameworks, standards and platform-related processes
- Translate governance requirements into clear business needs and partner with solution design and technology teams to support implementation across platforms and data flows
- Own governance-related backlog priorities and contribute to roadmap execution for initiatives tied to data governance maturity and customer data management
- Provide subject matter expertise, stakeholder guidance and change support for governance frameworks across the enterprise
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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Key Proficiencies include:
- Strong experience with data governance frameworks and the processes required to support governed customer data across business and technology teams
- Working knowledge of data quality concepts, governance controls, issue management and remediation practices
- Experience supporting metadata management, data catalog adoption, business definitions and documentation standards
- Understanding of lineage concepts and the importance of traceability across data sources, transformations and downstream usage
- Strong acumen in consent and privacy, with the ability to incorporate regulatory and policy requirements into governance practices
- Experience with OneTrust or similar privacy and consent management platforms to support governance, compliance and operational execution
- Experience translating governance requirements into practical processes, operating models and platform standards
- Confident working in a fast-moving environment, with a willingness to make quick decisions based on continuous prioritization and evolving business needs
- Robust collaboration skills, with demonstrated experience working cross-functionally
- Self-starter mindset with a knack for solving complex problems
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Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in data, analytics or governance, ideally in a retail or customer-focused environment
- Experience supporting or leading data governance frameworks, including data quality, metadata or catalog management, lineage, stewardship or policy implementation
- Experience working with consent and privacy requirements in relation to customer data management, compliance or digital data practices
- Experience with OneTrust or similar privacy and consent management tools preferred
BENEFITS & PERKS
As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F Co. is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:
- Incentive bonus program
- 401(K) savings plan with company match
- Annual companywide review process
- Flexible spending accounts
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Associate assistance program
- Paid parental and adoption leave
- Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
- Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Mobile Stipend
- Paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
- Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year)
- Seven associate wellness half days per year
- Merchandise discount on all of our brands
- Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
- Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
- Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!
This role allows for remote work across the U.S.. Therefore, in states and cities that require the hourly or salary compensation or pay range to be included in a job posting, the recruiting pay range for this position is $90,000 - $100,000. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, your years of experience, your work location, comparison to other employees in similar or related roles, or market demands. The range may be modified in the future.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.
The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking an experienced data governance professional who understands the strategy, processes and tools required to build and scale governance frameworks across enterprise customer data. This role is focused on strengthening the governance foundation for how data is defined, cataloged, monitored, documented and used, with key areas of specialization spanning data quality, metadata and catalog management, lineage, and consent and privacy requirements.
In this role, you will be responsible for defining, implementing and maturing data governance frameworks across key customer data domains and Data & Analytics platforms. This includes establishing standards, processes and controls for data quality, metadata, cataloging, lineage, stewardship and policy alignment, while also ensuring consent and privacy requirements are embedded into governance practices. The role supports both strategic governance priorities and practical execution through documentation, process design, backlog refinement, issue resolution and platform enablement.
Your responsibilities span global markets, partnering with local digital product, marketing, analytics, legal and technology teams to promote consistent and scalable governance practices across customer data. Success in this role requires a strong understanding of data governance frameworks, the ability to translate governance expectations into practical execution, and the confidence to guide stakeholders on data quality, catalog, lineage, consent and privacy standards across the enterprise.
This role will report directly to the Sr. Manager, Data & Analytics Strategy.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of data governance frameworks across data domains
- Define and operationalize standards, processes and documentation for data quality, metadata, cataloging, lineage, stewardship and policy adherence
- Partner with legal, technology, marketing, digital product and analytics teams to align governance priorities and embed governance requirements into day-to-day execution
- Support the development and adoption of data quality practices, including issue identification, ownership, remediation workflows and control alignment
- Drive metadata and catalog management efforts by establishing data definitions, critical data elements, ownership expectations and documentation standards
- Support lineage documentation and traceability across key customer data assets to improve transparency, impact assessment and change management
- Ensure consent and privacy requirements are incorporated into governance frameworks, standards and platform-related processes
- Translate governance requirements into clear business needs and partner with solution design and technology teams to support implementation across platforms and data flows
- Own governance-related backlog priorities and contribute to roadmap execution for initiatives tied to data governance maturity and customer data management
- Provide subject matter expertise, stakeholder guidance and change support for governance frameworks across the enterprise
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
-
Key Proficiencies include:
- Strong experience with data governance frameworks and the processes required to support governed customer data across business and technology teams
- Working knowledge of data quality concepts, governance controls, issue management and remediation practices
- Experience supporting metadata management, data catalog adoption, business definitions and documentation standards
- Understanding of lineage concepts and the importance of traceability across data sources, transformations and downstream usage
- Strong acumen in consent and privacy, with the ability to incorporate regulatory and policy requirements into governance practices
- Experience with OneTrust or similar privacy and consent management platforms to support governance, compliance and operational execution
- Experience translating governance requirements into practical processes, operating models and platform standards
- Confident working in a fast-moving environment, with a willingness to make quick decisions based on continuous prioritization and evolving business needs
- Robust collaboration skills, with demonstrated experience working cross-functionally
- Self-starter mindset with a knack for solving complex problems
-
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in data, analytics or governance, ideally in a retail or customer-focused environment
- Experience supporting or leading data governance frameworks, including data quality, metadata or catalog management, lineage, stewardship or policy implementation
- Experience working with consent and privacy requirements in relation to customer data management, compliance or digital data practices
- Experience with OneTrust or similar privacy and consent management tools preferred
BENEFITS & PERKS
As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F Co. is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:
- Incentive bonus program
- 401(K) savings plan with company match
- Annual companywide review process
- Flexible spending accounts
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Associate assistance program
- Paid parental and adoption leave
- Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
- Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Mobile Stipend
- Paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
- Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year)
- Seven associate wellness half days per year
- Merchandise discount on all of our brands
- Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
- Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
- Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!
This role allows for remote work across the U.S.. Therefore, in states and cities that require the hourly or salary compensation or pay range to be included in a job posting, the recruiting pay range for this position is $90,000 - $100,000. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, your years of experience, your work location, comparison to other employees in similar or related roles, or market demands. The range may be modified in the future.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.
The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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Who's Hiring
- Obsidian Security7
- Velir3
- Crown Castle2
- Amgen1
- Aprio1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software18
- Insurance5
- Consulting & Professional Services5
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
- Banking & Financial Services3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote data governance manager jobs.
- Five or more years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related data role
- Hands-on experience with data catalog or governance platforms such as Collibra, Alation, or Informatica
- Familiarity with DAMA-DMBOK or equivalent data governance frameworks and methodologies
- Knowledge of data privacy and compliance regulations including GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, or SOX
- Bachelor's degree in information management, computer science, business, or a related field
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to define and enforce data policies
Tips for Your Remote Data Governance Manager Job Search
Quantify data quality improvements on your resume
Hiring managers for data governance roles want to see outcomes, not just responsibilities. Show how your policies reduced duplicate records, improved data completeness scores, or cut compliance audit findings. Numbers tied to governance initiatives stand out immediately.
Highlight your framework and tool fluency
Job descriptions for this role almost always call out specific frameworks like DAMA-DMBOK or tools like Collibra, Alation, or Informatica. Name every one you've worked with, and describe the context, whether you implemented, administered, or simply used it day to day.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists data governance manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job postings by regulatory context
Filter for openings that name the regulations your experience covers, such as GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, or SOX. Applying to roles that match your compliance background signals fit faster than a generic application and gets your resume past initial screening.
Prepare a governance program case study for interviews
Most data governance manager interviews include a scenario or behavioral round focused on standing up or fixing a governance program. Have a structured example ready: the problem, the stakeholders you aligned, the policies you created, and the measurable result you delivered.
Negotiate scope and ownership, not just title
When an offer comes in, ask specifically about the data domains you'll own, whether a data council or steering committee exists, and your budget authority. Governance roles vary widely in actual decision-making power, so clarifying scope protects you from a role with the title but no teeth.
Remote Data Governance Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote data governance manager job?
Target companies that already run distributed teams, since they hire remotely by default and know how to onboard someone they never meet in person. Remote data governance manager employers screen hard for self-direction and clear written communication on top of the core skills, so show evidence you can own work without someone over your shoulder. Apply to the openings above that match your experience.
Which companies hire remote data governance managers?
Companies hiring remote data governance managers include Obsidian Security, Velir, and Crown Castle, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first firms and large companies running distributed teams post the most remote data governance manager roles.
Can you get a remote data governance manager job with no experience?
Yes, but it is harder than an on-site role, because remote work expects you to operate independently from the start. Entry-level remote data governance manager openings do exist, especially at remote-first companies, and a portfolio of real work helps more than a long resume. Applying broadly to the roles that fit improves your odds.
Do you need a degree for remote data governance manager jobs?
Not always. Many employers hire remote data governance managers on demonstrated skills and prior work rather than a specific degree, though some larger companies still prefer one. Showing relevant results matters more than a credential for most remote data governance manager roles.
Which industries hire the most remote data governance managers?
Remote data governance manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Insurance, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors run distributed teams and hire data governance managers remotely most consistently.
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