Data Governance & Engineering Lead

Job Summary

Our client a leading Retail & Consumer Goods provider is seeking a Data Governance & Engineering Lead to join their team! This position is located Hybrid in Downers Grove, Illinois.

We are seeking a Data Governance & Engineering Lead to join our client! You will work in a hybrid model at our client’s Downers Grove, IL location. The Data Governance Lead will stand up governance (policies, stewardship, definitions), but also play a key technical role working with the Azure data stack, Power BI reporting layers, Oracle data sources, etc.

Core Responsibilities

• Design and implement data governance framework, policies, and processes
• Establish the foundational governance operating model, including roles, responsibilities, and stewardship structure
• Partner with business teams to identify and define enterprise KPIs, metrics, and data definitions to ensure consistency in reporting and analytics
• Develop and maintain a business glossary and metadata repository for shared understanding of key data assets
• Define data quality rules and measurements for core domains such as guest data, transactions, reservations, membership, and financials
• Implement data quality dashboards and processes for ongoing monitoring, issue resolution, and continuous improvement
• Ensure Compliance and Secure Data Usage
• Develop and enforce policies around data privacy, classification, and access, ensuring compliance with data security and privacy policies
• Work with IT and legal teams to manage data risk, support audits, and establish clear data handling protocols
• Support Strategic Data Initiatives
• Provide governance leadership on enterprise projects including personalization, advanced analytics, CRM integration, and loyalty/membership expansion
• Assist in evaluating and implementing governance and cataloging tools such as: Microsoft Purview, Collibra and Alation

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• Bachelor’s degree in data management, information systems, business, or a related field
• 5 years of experience in data governance, data quality, and enterprise data management
• Proven track record of building or significantly contributing to a data governance program from scratch including data quality framework, metadata management framework and data stewardship model
• Strong experience collaborating with business and technical stakeholders to define KPIs, metrics, and data standards
• Knowledge of data privacy and compliance frameworks
• Familiarity with CRM, POS, ERP, Azure platform, and loyalty/membership platforms
• Experience with data cataloging, metadata management, or governance tools

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Strong organizational skills
• Time management skills

Work Environment

• Location: Downers Grove, Illinois
• Hybrid

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $135,000 - $150,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401K offered

About KellyMitchell

At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.

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