Data Governance Director (Individual Contributor) - Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Job Title: Data Governance Director (Individual Contributor)

Location: Oshkosh, Wisconsin (Hybrid: ~75% Remote / ~25% Onsite)

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Data Governance Director to lead the modernization and expansion of our enterprise data governance program. Reporting directly to the Corporate Compliance Officer, this high-impact individual contributor role will align existing governance frameworks with evolving business priorities and artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives. You will partner closely with Compliance, Operational Technology (OT), Information Technology (IT), Legal, Privacy, and global business stakeholders to establish scalable governance councils, stewardship models, data cataloging capabilities, and enterprise-wide policies.

Note: This is a hands-on builder role with no direct reports, requiring candidates to reside within a drivable distance of Oshkosh, WI to support a ~25% onsite schedule.

• Strategy & Operating Model: Design, update, and execute the enterprise data governance strategy, operating model, and roadmap to support company priorities and data-led AI transformation.

• Governance Councils: Establish and facilitate data governance councils and decision-making forums that define clear authority, ownership, accountability, and escalation paths across business and technical teams.

• Core Pillars & Standards: Mature core governance capabilities-including data stewardship, cataloging, and policy-by translating strategic decisions into repeatable practices. Develop enterprise standards for data ownership, classification, metadata tagging, business glossaries, data lineage, data quality, and lifecycle retention.

• Tool Implementation & Adoption: Lead hands-on configuration, workflow design, integration support, and rollout planning for data cataloging and governance platforms.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Compliance, OT, IT, Privacy, Security, Legal, Analytics, and business units to embed governance controls into daily operations.

• AI & Analytics Readiness: Ensure enterprise data leveraged for analytics and artificial intelligence meets strict standards for integrity, quality, classification, retention, and responsible use.

• Stewardship Enablement & Metrics: Enable functional data stewards through clear role definitions, practical training, and ongoing support. Establish program maturity assessments and KPIs to track adoption, risk reduction, and business value.

• Global Alignment: Support data governance compliance and operational requirements across global regions, including Asia-Pacific (APAC), the European Union (EU), Latin America (LATAM), and Canada.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Computer Science, Business, or a related discipline.

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise data governance, data architecture, data management, or a closely related field.

• Proven track record of building or modernizing enterprise data governance frameworks, councils, stewardship programs, business glossaries, classification models, and retention policies.

• Hands-on administrative and implementation experience with data cataloging, metadata management, data lineage, or governance platforms (Collibra, Alation, or Microsoft Purview).

• Deep understanding of data ownership, data quality, metadata management, data privacy, regulatory compliance, and policy controls.

• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive adoption without direct reporting authority.

• Builder mindset with the ability to transition seamlessly from strategic planning to hands-on execution.

• Ability to work onsite approximately 25% of the time in the Oshkosh, WI area.

• Experience supporting global data governance programs or stakeholders across APAC, the EU, the United Kingdom (UK), LATAM, and Canada.

• Experience with AI governance frameworks or preparing governed data pipelines for advanced analytics and AI use cases.

• Industry certifications such as CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional), CGEIT (Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT), or DGSP (Data Governance and Stewardship Professional).

• Platforms: Collibra, Alation, Microsoft Purview

• Capabilities: Data Catalogs, Business Glossaries, Metadata Repositories, Data Lineage, Data Classification, Lifecycle Retention, Data Quality & Stewardship Workflows

• Governance: Operating Models, Governance Councils, Policy & Standards Development, KPIs & Maturity Assessments

Best Regards,

Arun | Sr US IT Recruiter

SIDRAM TECHNOLOGIES

IT Services | Development | Staffing

URL: http:/www.sidramtech.com | Email:arun

Adam@sidramtech.com