Data Governance Lead

Post Date

Nov 07, 2025

Location

Golden Valley,
Minnesota

ZIP/Postal Code

55416
US
Jan 11, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Data Warehousing

Req #

MSP-5fe897a8-3d6b-47a0-aac0-d3b38cbb2d82

Pay Rate

$105 - $155 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Data Governance Lead to join the team of a medical device client local to the Twin Cities. In this role, you will work closely with our data team to help manage and improve the quality and value of data assets. You will be responsible for defining and implementing data governance policies, standards, and best practices, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure data is legal, well-organized, safe, accessible, and valuable. You will also monitor and report on the performance and compliance of our data governance program. Other responsibilities include leading or actively participating in meetings, communicating timelines and expectations to partners throughout the organization, and identifying and interacting with data stewards, owners and other data related roles. We are looking for a highly energetic and collaborative individual who will lead the data and analytics team’s efforts to introduce and leverage this capability throughout the organization, especially in the medical device space.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

•A bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, business administration, or a related field.
•At least 5 years of experience in data governance, data quality, data management, or a similar role.
•Knowledge of data governance frameworks, principles, and methodologies.
•Experience with data governance tools, such as data catalogs, data dictionaries, data lineage, data quality, and data security.
•Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and drive change across the organization.
•Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve data issues and risks.
•A passion for data and a desire to continuously learn and improve.
•Comfortable working in a high volume, fast-paced, rapidly changing, results-oriented work environment.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

•Experience with project management and scrum tools in an Agile environment, especially those in the Microsoft Azure stack (Azure DevOps).
•Experience working with Unity Catalog, Microsoft Purview, and/or Profisee.
•Experience working with offshore contractor resources.
•Experience presenting data for C-level stakeholders.
•Medical device industry experience.
•Experience collaborating with offshore development teams, specifically in India.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.