Data Governance Manager

Data Governance / Data Retention Specialist

Location: Plano, TX (100% Onsite)

Duration: 12-Month Contract with possible extensions

Pay Rate: Up to $100/hour

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Data Governance / Data Retention Specialist to support enterprise-wide data governance, records management, and regulatory compliance initiatives. This role is responsible for implementing and improving data retention strategies, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements, and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to remediate data retention gaps across enterprise applications.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Records Information Management (RIM), Records of Processing Activities (ROPA), data lifecycle management, and enterprise data governance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and manage enterprise data retention strategies aligned with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze application retention assessments and validate compliance with established data retention standards.
• Identify data retention gaps, compliance risks, and policy exceptions across enterprise systems.
• Partner with application owners, business stakeholders, legal, compliance, security, and IT teams to develop remediation plans.
• Support Records Information Management (RIM) and Records of Processing Activities (ROPA) initiatives across the organization.
• Monitor data lifecycle processes, including retention, archival, and disposition activities.
• Recommend improvements to enterprise data retention processes and governance practices.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, reports, and compliance evidence.
• Develop and maintain data governance documentation, retention schedules, policies, standards, and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote data governance best practices and ensure ongoing compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience with Records Information Management (RIM).
• Strong experience with Records of Processing Activities (ROPA).
• Experience implementing enterprise data retention and data lifecycle management programs.
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and information governance best practices.
• Experience identifying compliance gaps and developing remediation strategies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple business functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting regulatory compliance, audits, or enterprise governance initiatives.
• Professional certifications such as:
• Information Governance Professional (IGP)
• Certified Records Manager (CRM)
• Certified Information Professional (CIP)
• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
• Data Governance & Stewardship Professional (DGSP)
• Experience working with enterprise records management or governance platforms.
• Knowledge of privacy regulations and enterprise data governance practices.

Key Skills

Data Governance, Data Retention, Records Information Management (RIM), Records of Processing Activities (ROPA), Information Governance, Data Lifecycle Management, Records Management, Data Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Data Governance Frameworks, Data Retention Policies, Data Archiving, Data Classification, Risk Assessment, Remediation Planning, Audit Support, Policy Development, Stakeholder Management, Enterprise Data Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Process Improvement.

Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride Global and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride Global and its affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.