Technology Governance Lead

Primary Job Title:Technology Governance LeadAlternate/Related Job Titles:IT Governance LeadTechnology Risk and Governance ManagerCybersecurity Governance LeadData Governance Program LeadEnterprise Technology Governance ManagerLocation:Kansas City, MO, United States (900 Ward Pkwy)Onsite Flexibility:OnsiteContract Details (Contract roles only):Position Type: ContractContract Duration: 12 monthsStart: As Soon As PossiblePay Rate: Not SpecifiedJob Summary:The Technology Governance Lead is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and operation of enterprise technology and data governance within the security function. This role partners closely with the CISO, Chief Digital Technology Officer (CDTO), and key business stakeholders to ensure governance frameworks, policies, and controls align with organizational goals and risk tolerance.The role oversees program-level governance initiatives including technology and data inventory management, classification and minimization, stewardship programs, access governance, and risk assessments. The leader will also establish governance metrics, reporting frameworks, and governance tooling to support regulatory compliance, security maturity, and AI readiness.Key Responsibilities:Establish governance policies, rules, and structures that guide technology and business enablement operations.Lead enterprise cyber risk management alignment with business risk tolerance.Monitor compliance with external regulations (e.g., GDPR) and internal security policies.Communicate risk posture and compliance insights to executive leadership and senior stakeholders.Lead the selection and deployment of GRC tools such as Vanta or MetricStream to automate controls and reporting.Define and maintain technology and data governance charters, scope, and decision-right models (RASCI).Develop and operationalize data classification, minimization, and retention policies.Oversee creation of a prioritized inventory of technology and data assets for discovery, classification, lineage tracking, and risk analysis.Design and implement stewardship programs and assign data ownership and stewardship roles.Conduct Data Risk Assessments (DRA / FinDRA) to prioritize datasets and guide security investment decisions.Serve as the primary liaison for audits, regulatory reviews, and client-facing compliance assessments.Coordinate access governance controls including role-based or purpose-based access management.Oversee integration of governance platforms including data catalog, lineage tracking, data quality, and observability tools.Implement governance dashboards and reporting tied to business KPIs and enterprise risk metrics.Collaborate with IAM, SIEM/SOC, DSPM/DLP, and security teams to support governance operations.Perform additional duties as required.Required Experience:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).Minimum 8 years of experience in information security or technology governance.Experience leading enterprise governance programs across technology and data domains.Experience conducting enterprise risk assessments and collaborating with security, privacy, legal, and audit teams.Experience engaging executive leadership and translating technical risks into business and financial terms.Nice-to-Have Experience:Experience implementing enterprise GRC platforms such as Vanta or MetricStream.Experience working with large-scale enterprise data architectures.Experience supporting regulatory and compliance frameworks in complex organizations.Experience leading governance initiatives across cross-functional teams.Required Skills:Technology and data governance program leadershipEnterprise risk assessment and compliance oversightGovernance framework development and policy designPreferred Skills:GRC platform implementation and governance toolingExecutive stakeholder communication and reportingData classification and stewardship program designGovernance metrics and dashboard developmentProject and program managementAdditional Skills:RASCI decision-rights modelingData inventory, cataloging, and lineage trackingData classification, minimization, and retention frameworksData risk assessments (DRA / FinDRA)PBAC and role-based access governanceDSPM and DLP security conceptsData quality, MDM, and observability toolsDataOps governance integrationGovernance tooling integration with enterprise data architectureContinuous governance improvement programsCollaboration with IAM, SIEM/SOC security operationsBenefits:Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans401k Retirement FundAbout the Client:Infrastructure engineering firm specializing in designing and building essential infrastructure for cities. With a long-standing commitment to safety and quality since 1898, the organization supports projects that strengthen communities and enable sustainable growth.About GTT:GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.Job Number:26-02223Hashtags: #gttjobs #LI-GTT #LI-OnsiteCompany DescriptionGlobal Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation (www.Chenega.com) with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.There is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. 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