Vice President – Data Governance

We are seeking a seasoned leader to drive our enterprise-wide Data Governance strategy and implementation . This role will establish robust governance frameworks, ensure data quality and compliance, and foster a data-driven culture across the organization. Responsibilities Lead adoption of the Data Governance Framework, policies, and standards. Drive initiatives to improve data quality, consistency, security, and compliance. Facilitate Data Governance Committee meetings and provide oversight to senior leadership. Define enterprise-wide data ownership, stewardship, and accountability models. Oversee metadata management, business glossary, data lineage, and lifecycle management. Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, Technology, and business teams to embed governance controls. Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and internal standards. Champion governance awareness, training, and onboarding programs. Monitor KPIs and report governance performance to senior management. Requirements Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Data Management, or related field (Master's preferred). 10+ years in Data Governance/Data Management, with 5+ years in leadership. Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, metadata, lineage, and master data management. Experience with tools such as Collibra, Informatica, Microsoft Purview, or Alation. Background in banking/financial services regulations is highly desirable. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills. Certifications such as CDMP, DAMA, DCAM, or COBIT. Experience in digital transformation or enterprise data modernization. Knowledge of data privacy and risk governance in financial services. Originally posted on Himalayas