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Lead our USDI Data Governance Practice at Vanguard in Malvern, PA.
Drive data strategy, quality, and governance across domains with DAMA & DCAM expertise.
Core Responsibilities
A. Governance Strategy & Operating Model
Define and lead the USDI data governance strategy , aligned to business priorities and data strategy
Design and implement a federated governance model (domain-based ownership, stewardship, councils)
Establish roles, responsibilities, and decision rights (Data Owners, Data Stewards, Domain Leaders)
Drive alignment across business and technology to ensure clear ownership and accountability
B. Policy, Standards, and Controls
Own data governance policies, standards, and frameworks
Ensure consistent adoption of: Data classification & privacy controls Access and usage policies Retention and lifecycle standards
Partner with Risk, Legal, and Compliance to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements
Governance function is responsible for design, implementation, and enterprise coordination of governance standards and capabilities
C. Data Quality & Issue Management
Establish a data quality framework with KPIs, controls, and monitoring
Drive enterprise-wide data issue management lifecycle : Intake → triage → root cause analysis → remediation → closure
Define accountability model for data defects and control ownership
Governance roles ensure data accuracy, consistency, and alignment with business objectives
D. Metadata, Lineage & Transparency
Establish and scale enterprise capabilities for: Business glossary and definitions Metadata management Data lineage and traceability
Ensure data is: Discoverable Interpretable Trusted across domains
Governance requires metadata, lineage, and data standards to support enterprise usage
E. Data Domain Governance & Stewardship
Stand up and lead Data Governance Councils / Working Groups
Ensure domain-level governance execution via: Data Domain Leaders Data Stewards
Drive adoption of governance practices at the data product level
F. Governance Enablement & Adoption
Drive data literacy, training, and change management
Define measurable outcomes for governance adoption: Data quality improvements Metadata completeness Reduction in data issues
Partner with Data Product, Engineering, and Analytics teams to embed governance in workflows
G. Platform & Tooling Alignment
Oversee governance tooling strategy (e.g., catalog, lineage, data quality platforms)
Ensure governance capabilities are embedded into the data platform and pipelines
Partner with engineering to translate policies into enforceable controls
H. Executive Stakeholder Management
Provide executive visibility into: Data quality health Governance maturity Risk exposure
Lead cross-functional governance forums (e.g., Data SteerCo)
Influence senior leadership decision-making on data priorities
Required Qualifications
12–15+ years in data governance, data management, or data strategy leadership
Proven experience building enterprise-scale governance programs
Deep expertise in: Data governance frameworks (DAMA, DCAM, etc.) Data quality, metadata, and lineage Regulatory and risk environments (ideally FS)
Strong leadership across business and technology organizations
Experience in domain-driven / data product operating models
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with enterprise data platforms and tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Purview)
Familiarity with AI/ML data governance and model data controls
Background in financial services or regulated industries
Qualifications
Minimum of eight years of related work experience.
Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.