Urgent Role: Program Manager - Data and GIS Governance: Richmond VA 23219

Title/Role: Program Manager - Data and GIS Governance

Worksite address: Richmond VA 23219

Interview Type: In Person Only

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

Oversee master data management efforts supporting mission critical datasets.

Champion data lifecycle best practices - from creation and storage to archival - ensuring alignment with regulatory, operational, and security requirements.

Manage and mature metadata standards, data dictionaries, classification systems, and documentation practices.

Drive remediation strategies for data quality issues by collaborating closely with business units, technical teams, and subject matter experts.

Provide strategic direction for geospatial governance, ArcGIS platform utilization, and integration of GIS capabilities into enterprise processes.

Communicate complex data topics clearly to technical and non technical audiences; develop training, guidance materials, and governance communications.

Facilitate cross functional working groups, ensuring alignment on data priorities and policies.

Qualifications:

Extensive experience leading enterprise data programs within a large organization.

Deep understanding of data governance principles, frameworks, and industry best practices.

Proven capability in managing the full data lifecycle within complex organizational structures.

Expertise in metadata management, data quality enhancement, and building sustainable data documentation processes.

Strong problem solving skills with a track record of designing scalable processes and governance mechanisms.

Ability to translate abstract or technically complex concepts into approachable, actionable insights.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills for executive level and cross functional engagement.