Data Governance Product Owner

Role Summary

Experienced Data Governance Product Owner responsible for defining and driving the product vision, roadmap, and delivery of enterprise metadata and data governance platforms. Acts as a key bridge between business stakeholders and engineering teams to ensure successful delivery of scalable data governance solutions.

Roles and Responsibilities

Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap for enterprise data governance and metadata management platforms
Collaborate with engineering teams to define and deliver requirements for centralized metadata ingestion, management, and retrieval solutions (e.g., EDM Metadata Hub)
Drive feature ideation, validation, and prioritization based on business value and stakeholder needs
Manage and prioritize product backlog, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and delivery milestones
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives
Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure clear communication and delivery alignment
Facilitate stakeholder feedback sessions to validate features and ensure solution effectiveness
Oversee end-to-end delivery of data governance capabilities, ensuring timely and high-quality execution
Collaborate on integration of metadata and governance solutions across enterprise systems via APIs
Analyze data usage, trends, and product metrics to support informed product decisions and continuous improvement

Technical & Functional Skills

6+ years of experience in Data Governance, Product Management, or related domains
Hands-on experience with data lineage, metadata management, and data governance platforms (e.g., Collibra, Informatica)
Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies, including backlog and sprint management
Proficiency in product management tools such as Jira, Trello, or similar platforms
Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data trends and drive product decisions
Basic understanding of APIs and system integration concepts
Experience working with enterprise data platforms and governance frameworks

Core Competencies

Strong product ownership and stakeholder management skills
Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Excellent communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams
Strong prioritization and decision-making abilities in fast-paced environments
Strategic thinking with strong attention to detail in execution

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