The Data Governance Lead will enhance data governance initiatives by leveraging Collibra data governance tooling. The incumbent will have a deep understanding of Collibra implementation, data governance frameworks, metadata management, and regulatory compliance. This role involves close collaboration with business and engineering stakeholders to drive data governance adoption, improve data quality, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

• Lead the design, deployment, and configuration of Collibra to align with enterprise data governance strategies.
• Customize workflows, operating models, and integrations within Collibra.
• Define and maintain Collibra metadata models, taxonomies, and business glossaries.
• Develop and enforce data governance policies, standards, and best practices across the organization.
• Drive data lineage, metadata management, and stewardship programs.
• Implement data quality rules and ensure continuous monitoring of data assets.
• Integrate Collibra with data catalogs, ETL tools, BI platforms, and data lakes (e.g., Snowflake, AWS, Azure, Informatica, Tableau).
• Automate metadata ingestion and governance workflows using Collibra APIs and scripting (Groovy, Python, Java, etc.).
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure seamless Collibra integration with data management ecosystems.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, etc.) by leveraging Collibra’s compliance modules.
• Conduct data governance assessments and audits to ensure adherence to governance policies.

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available, it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources). 

Education and/or Experience: 

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Management Information Systems or related field
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in data governance, metadata management, or data management.
• A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with Collibra (configuration, workflows, metadata modeling).
• Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA DMBOK, DCAM).
• Experience integrating Collibra with data platforms, ETL tools, and BI tools.
• Proficiency in Collibra APIs, Groovy scripting, SQL, or Python for workflow automation and metadata ingestion.
• Experience with data lineage, data catalogs, and data stewardship programs.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, etc.).
• Proven ability to learn new technical applications quickly

Preferred

• Collibra Ranger or Collibra Expert Certification

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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