Chicago - Data Governance Product Manager

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Position summary The Data Governance Product Manager role functions as the owner accountable for the structure, integrity, and lifecycle management of the firm\'s Taxonomy, data and associated products. This includes sustained oversight of product backlogs to ensure alignment with governance standards, data quality expectations, and enterprise information architecture objectives. The role operates cross-functionally, partnering with administration and practice areas to establish and enforce consistent data definitions, taxonomy alignment, and governance controls. In doing so, the Product Manager works closely with firm leadership, Knowledge Management partners, attorneys, and data specialists to elicit, document, and translate business and legal requirements into governed data structures and application specifications that meet firm-wide and client-facing needs. Position responsibilities Translate requirements into governed solutions Translate business and legal requirements into functional and technical data solutions that align with established governance principles, including consistency, traceability, and controlled change management. Ensure alignment across platforms through the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile delivery practices. Own product roadmap and backlog alignment Manage and prioritize the data product backlog, ensuring evolving business needs are incorporated into a scalable, controlled roadmap aligned with enterprise information strategy and architecture standards. Serve as a governance liaison across stakeholders Act as the primary interface between business stakeholders, legal teams, and technical partners to align data definitions, taxonomy, and governance standards. Ensure consistent application of governance controls across use cases and systems. Drive governance standards and data lifecycle management Establish and enforce data governance practices, including taxonomy alignment, data quality standards, lifecycle management, and documentation rigor across legal and business data domains. Ensure compliant and scalable solution delivery Oversee the design and implementation of data structures, workflows, and system behaviors to ensure compliance with governance frameworks, auditability requirements, and firm standards within an iterative delivery environment. Lead cross-functional coordination and delivery execution Partner with developers, architects, and vendors to ensure effective execution of product and governance initiatives, maintaining alignment with architecture, data standards, and operational priorities. Maintain process discipline and operational consistency Ensure all product delivery activities adhere to IS Service Management and Project Management processes, reinforcing consistency, control, and transparency across the product lifecycle. Communicate and document governance decisions Produce clear, comprehensive documentation of data definitions, governance standards, requirements, and system designs to support transparency, auditability, and stakeholder alignment. Experience, skills, and qualifications Bachelor\'s Degree required. 6+ years of product management and business analysis experience in a professional services environment required. Law firm experience preferred. 6+ years stakeholder engagement and management preferred. Must live within a commutable distance to a local office and be willing to come into the office 3-4 days per week. Demonstrated ability to define and prioritize product backlogs translating business needs into actionable user stories and requirements. Technical fluency across software development disciplines sufficient to partner effectively with engineering teams, evaluate feasibility, and make informed trade-off decisions. Deep understanding of software and application architecture, enabling confident product roadmap planning and meaningful dialogue with solution architects and developers. Strong grasp of software quality assurance standards, ensuring acceptance criteria and definition-of-done align with quality benchmarks across the product lifecycle. Detail-oriented and analytical thinker, capable of breaking down complex problems into well-scoped, deliverable increments. Exceptional organizational skills with experience managing competing priorities, stakeholder expectations, and sprint ceremonies across cross-functional teams. Outstanding communication and presentation abilities, with a proven capacity to align executives, stakeholders, and development teams around a shared product vision. Benefits Winston offers comprehensive benefits that provide a full spectrum of coverage and support for our full-time employees and their families. Additional information about benefits and rewards can be found here. Salary Illinois applicants only: The target annual salary range for this role is currently $145,000-$188,000 based on a regular, full-time schedule. The amount of compensation offered will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, market data and internal equity. Total compensation includes a comprehensive healthcare benefits package, yearly retirement contribution, and may include an annual discretionary merit bonus. Washington, DC applicants only: The target annual salary range for this role is currently $152,000-$197,000 based on a regular, full-time schedule. The amount of compensation offered will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, market data and internal equity. Total compensation includes a comprehensive healthcare benefits package, yearly retirement contribution, and may include an annual discretionary merit bonus. New York applicants only: The target annual salary range for this role is currently $158,000-$206,000 based on a regular, full-time schedule. The amount of compensation offered will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, market data and internal equity. Total compensation includes a comprehensive healthcare benefits package, yearly retirement contribution, and may include an annual discretionary merit bonus. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. #J-18808-Ljbffr Winston & Strawn LLP