Lead Data Governance Analyst (Remote)

Company Overview Progressive Leasing is a leading provider of in-store and e-commerce lease-to-own solutions. With more than 20 years in FinTech, we’ve grown from start-up to industry leader by innovating, simplifying, and valuing people. We are a subsidiary of PROG Holdings (NYSE: PRG), a FinTech holding company with three business segments: Progressive Leasing, Purchasing Power (a leading employee purchase program for consumer products and services using payroll deduction), and Four, a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) platform. Position Summary We are currently hiring a Lead Data Governance Analyst to help grow our company and ensure our mission is achieved. This role is a work-from-home position and can be performed remotely anywhere in the continental U.S. or in our corporate office in Utah. About the Team We’re an entrepreneurial, high-ownership team building data-driven products in the FinTech space. We set a high bar for ourselves and expect everyone on the team to do the same. We move fast but are deliberate: decisions are grounded in data, rigorous analysis, and a deep respect for real-world impact. Responsibilities Own day-to-day execution of the data governance operating model across multiple data domains. Drive the creation and maintenance of governance artifacts, including: Business glossary and data definitions Critical data element (CDE) identification Metadata, lineage, and usage context Establish, document, and maintain clear data owner and data steward roles, responsibilities, and decision rights. Create policies and procedures to outline requirements and how they will be met. Track governance adoption and effectiveness using pragmatic metrics (coverage, usage, issue resolution cycle times). Serve as an escalation point for governance exceptions and data-related risk issues. Execute RFPs. Qualifications 5–8+ years of experience in data governance, data management, analytics, data quality, or related disciplines. Master’s degree. Demonstrated experience operating (not just designing) a data governance program. Proven ability to operate in ambiguity and bring structure to evolving environments. Experience working cross-functionally with business, analytics, engineering, and risk/compliance stakeholders. Optional: Exposure to machine learning. Knowledge of DevOps and Git. Track record of adopting AI use and implementation. Benefits Competitive compensation and data science / leadership growth paths. Full health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life + parental leave). Company-matched 401(k). Paid time off and volunteer hours. ERG support (Black, Women, P5ID, Ada). Employee stock purchase program. Team tuition reimbursement. Charitable gift matching. Necessary equipment & services. Diversity and Inclusion Progressive Leasing welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Progressive Leasing does business. #J-18808-Ljbffr