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Director of Data Governance

Segment Technologies, Des Moines, IA, United States


We are looking for a strategic yet hands‑on

Director of Data Governance

to build and lead an enterprise‑wide data governance program.

This role is ideal for someone who can design the framework, establish the standards, and work across the organization to turn data into a trusted strategic asset. The right person will be equally comfortable shaping governance strategy and rolling up their sleeves to implement the policies, processes, and tools that make it work.

What You’ll Do

Develop and implement a comprehensive data governance strategy aligned with organizational goals, AI readiness, and regulatory requirements

Establish governance frameworks, policies, standards, and processes that strengthen data integrity, access, and compliance

Lead enterprise‑wide efforts around data stewardship, data quality, and lifecycle management

Select and implement governance tools and platforms such as data cataloging, stewardship, and lineage solutions

Define and operationalize data stewardship models across the organization

Oversee data quality initiatives, including monitoring, remediation, KPI development, and reporting

Partner with IT, legal, compliance, and business stakeholders to align governance with technology and regulatory needs

Build awareness and training programs to strengthen adoption of data governance best practices

Measure governance effectiveness and drive continuous improvement

Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on data governance and data management priorities

What We’re Looking For

7+ years of leadership experience in data governance, data management, or related areas

Strong understanding of governance frameworks, methodologies, and best practices

Proven ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders and drive change

Experience with enterprise policy development, writing, and implementation

Strong project management and execution skills

Excellent analytical, communication, and relationship‑building abilities

Preferred Background

Master’s degree in Data Science, Information Management, Business Administration, Public Policy/Administration, or a related field

Experience operationalizing governance frameworks and leading data quality initiatives

Familiarity with data governance platforms, data warehousing, and ETL processes

Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI

Knowledge of systems such as SIS, LMS, and CRM platforms

Understanding of data architecture, data modeling, and database technologies

Hours: 40 Hours per week

Term: 12 Months +

Location: Greater St. Louis Area

Workplace type: 3 Days in Office / Hybrid

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