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Director, Data Governance - MetLife
Software Engineer
Lead a global data governance program, shaping policies, standards, and tooling to ensure data quality, security, and compliance across enterprise systems, while driving collaboration with analytics, engineering, and business stakeholders.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Define and evolve enterprise data governance strategy, policies, and standards to support regulatory compliance and data quality objectives.
- Lead cross‑functional teams in implementing data stewardship, metadata management, and data quality frameworks across cloud and on‑prem environments.
- Partner with data architects, security, and analytics leaders to embed governance controls into data pipelines, data lakes, and data warehouses.
- Oversee the development and maintenance of a data catalog, lineage, and impact analysis tools to enable self‑service analytics.
- Drive continuous improvement of data governance metrics, reporting, and audit readiness for global stakeholders.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related fields, with a proven track record of leading enterprise‑wide initiatives.
- Deep knowledge of metadata management, data quality, and regulatory frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, SOX, etc.).
- Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and data catalog/lineage tools (Collibra, Alation, Informatica).
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills across global teams.
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline preferred.