Data Governance & Engineering Lead

Job Summary Our client, a leading retail & consumer goods provider, is seeking a Data Governance & Engineering Lead to join their team. The role is located in a hybrid model in Downers Grove, Illinois. The Data Governance Lead will design and implement data governance frameworks, policies and processes, while also playing a technical role working with the Azure data stack, Power BI reporting, Oracle data sources, and more. Core Responsibilities Design and implement data governance framework, policies, and processes. Establish the foundational governance operating model, including roles, responsibilities, and stewardship structure. Partner with business teams to identify and define enterprise KPIs, metrics, and data definitions. Develop and maintain a business glossary and metadata repository. Define data quality rules and measurements for core domains such as guest data, transactions, reservations, membership, and financials. Implement data quality dashboards and processes for ongoing monitoring, issue resolution, and continuous improvement. Ensure compliance and secure data usage; develop and enforce policies around data privacy, classification, and access. Work with IT and legal teams to manage data risk, support audits, and establish clear data handling protocols. Provide governance leadership on enterprise projects including personalization, advanced analytics, CRM integration, and loyalty/membership expansion. Assist in evaluating and implementing governance and cataloging tools such as Microsoft Purview, Collibra, and Alation. Required Skills & Experience Bachelor’s degree in data management, information systems, business, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in data governance, data quality, and enterprise data management. Proven track record of building or significantly contributing to a data governance program from scratch, including data quality framework, metadata management framework, and data stewardship model. Strong experience collaborating with business and technical stakeholders to define KPIs, metrics, and data standards. Knowledge of data privacy and compliance frameworks. Familiarity with CRM, POS, ERP, Azure platform, and loyalty/membership platforms. Experience with data cataloging, metadata management, or governance tools. Key Competencies & Behaviors Strong organizational skills. Time management skills. Work Environment Location: Downers Grove, Illinois (Hybrid). Compensation & Benefits Pay Range: $135,000 - $150,000. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance. Employee Stock Ownership Plan. 401K offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr KellyMitchell Group