About Position
We are hiring a Data Governance Architect / Lead with strong experience in building enterprise data governance frameworks.
Role: Data Governance Architect
Location: Pune
Experience: 10 to 15 years
Job Type: Full Time Employment
What You'll Do:
Define and implement Data Governance framework, charter, operating model, and stakeholder RACI
Establish governance standards for metadata, business glossary, stewardship, classification, access, Data Quality, and policy compliance
Align governance practices with regulatory and privacy requirements including DPDP readiness
Lead DG tool assessment, selection, onboarding, and implementation (Collibra, Purview, Alation, Informatica, etc.)
Drive onboarding of data owners and data stewards across business and technology teams
Define governance KPIs, control metrics, audit mechanisms, and continuous improvement plans
Conduct governance assessments and build phased implementation roadmaps
Run governance committees, stakeholder reviews, and change management initiatives
Collaborate with legal, risk, security,



and business leadership teams
Support governance in cloud and lakehouse environments
Expertise You'll Bring:
Strong knowledge of enterprise Data Governance frameworks, operating models, and controls
Experience with metadata management, lineage, business glossary, and stewardship
Hands-on experience with DG / DQ tools like Collibra, Microsoft Purview, Alation, Informatica
Understanding of data privacy, compliance, and access governance (GDPR, DPDPA, CCPA, HIPAA)
Experience leading enterprise DG programs across multiple domains
Strong stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skills
Ability to define governance metrics, implementation plans, and target operating models
Familiarity with modern cloud and data platforms
Perks:
Competitive salary and benefits package
Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
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