Data Estate Management and Enablement (Master Data, Governance, PMO)

Job Family: Systems Engineering Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: None What You Will Do Governance & Operating Model Define and implement the enterprise data governance framework Establish clear data ownership, stewardship, and decision rights Define how data responsibilities are structured across business and IT Ensure governance enables execution and business value—not bureaucracy Master Data Management (MDM) Define and lead the enterprise MDM strategy and scope Establish governance for core business domains (Client, Employee, Project, Financial structures) Ensure consistent definitions across systems Ensure data quality and reconciliation Lifecycle management for master data Partner with Data Engineering to implement MDM pipelines and data models Partner with Business Domains to establish data ownership and stewardship Outcome: One consistent version of core business entities across reporting, applications, and AI Data Governance Platform Own implementation and adoption of enterprise data governance tooling (e.g., Microsoft Purview) Ensure capabilities for data catalog and discovery, lineage and traceability, classification and sensitivity management, business glossary and definitions Drive enterprise adoption to enable transparency, trust, and self‑service data usage Business Data Ownership Enablement Drive adoption of a business‑owned data model Partner with domain leaders to formalize ownership of data, data products, and master data domain Ensure accountability for data quality, definitions, lifecycle management Data Product Lifecycle Define and operationalize the end‑to‑end data product lifecycle (Ingest → Consumption) Align business and IT on ownership, delivery, and success measures Ensure consistency across Data Engineering, Reporting, AI, PMO, etc. Program and Change Leadership Serve as project manager across execution of the Next‑Gen Data State program Drive change management, communications, and adoption across the organization Act as central coordinator across Business domains, CIO, AI & Data teams, Cloud Engineering, CISO, and other IT functions Ensure adherence to enterprise data policies defined by Legal, Risk, and CISO Ensure governance supports regulatory compliance, responsible AI practices, and enterprise standards What Success Looks Like Business domains own and manage their data and master data. MDM domains are clearly defined and consistently used across systems. Enterprise adoption of data catalog, lineage, definitions, and governance workflows is achieved. What You Will Need Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of relevant experience, including global enterprise leadership, or 16+ years of relevant experience without a degree. Experience in Cloud & Platform Transformation (GCP, AWS, SAP). Strong background in data operating model design, business data ownership, and enterprise change initiatives. Demonstrated executive presence with the ability to align business and IT stakeholders and influence without direct authority. Nice to Have Experience working within local government and federal government environments. Experience implementing data platforms and, specifically, data governance platforms (e.g., Purview, Collibra). 15+ years of experience in global enterprise leadership, data implementation, data governance, MDM or enterprise data transformation. Experience with full stack custom development. Extensive experience with Global PowerBI Administration (and Power BI Row‑Level Security). Experience with Azure Security, Purview and enterprise security. Curiosity about emerging technologies and enthusiasm for AI‑driven transformation. Salary Range $155,000.00 – $259,000.00 annually, based on experience and qualifications. What We Offer Benefits include: Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays Discretionary variable incentive bonus Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance 401(k) Retirement Plan Basic Life & Supplemental Life, Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability Student Loan PayDown Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities, Skills Development & Certifications Employee Referral Program, Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach, Emergency Back‑Up Childcare Program, Mobility Stipend Equal Opportunity Employer Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer‑Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. #J-18808-Ljbffr