[Remote] DATA GOVERNANCE PRODUCT LEAD- REMOTE

Position Overview

Compass Group USA, the data and artificial intelligence engine of Compass Group North America, is seeking a Data Governance Product Lead to drive the strategic direction and execution of its data governance framework. This remote role – open to candidates in USA – focuses on ensuring data compliance, quality, and security while enabling data-driven decision-making across the enterprise in custom solutions for food service and hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

• Align governance efforts with enterprise data strategies and business objectives.
• Participate in defining data-related roadmaps and investment plans.
• Ensure governance practices support analytics, AI/ML, and digital transformation projects.
• Promote trustworthy, high-quality data for business intelligence and innovation.
• Lead governance workstreams, data councils, and product initiatives.
• Mentor data stewards, analysts, and governance specialists.
• Serve as the bridge between business units, IT, security, and compliance teams.
• Foster a data governance community and promote a data-first culture.
• Collaborate with IT, Privacy, Legal, and Security teams to define and enforce role-based access controls.
• Oversee secure data sharing, usage policies, and audit procedures.
• Provide oversight and leadership to data quality initiatives and teams.
• Define and implement data quality rules, metrics, and issue resolution processes.
• Develop and maintain data governance policies, frameworks, and standards.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., CCPA, HIPAA).
• Establish standards for data retention, archival, and destruction.
• Enable data stewardship practices across the full data lifecycle.
• Identify and mitigate data-related risks, including privacy, security, and usage risks.
• Support data risk assessments and implement proactive controls.
• Maintain documentation for data policies, procedures, and governance artifacts.
• Provide executive-level reporting on governance KPIs and program maturity.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or product leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation, Secoda, etc.).
• Familiarity with data privacy laws and risk management frameworks.
• Proven experience managing cross-functional teams and driving enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in agile product ownership or data platform implementation.
• Certifications in Data Governance (e.g., DCAM, CDMP) or relevant technical areas.
• Experience in CPG and/or food industry.
• Proven track record in implementing a data governance framework, including change management activities.
• Experience in data management and AI.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Company Overview

Compass Group is redefining the food and facility services landscape with innovation and passion through the lens of what’s next. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, the company employs over 10,001 professionals. Visit Compass Group Careers for more details.

Note: While Compass Group USA has a history of offering H1B sponsorships, including 28 in 2025, this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.