DATA GOVERNANCE PRODUCT LEAD- REMOTE

Salary : $150,000-$160,000+ bonus eligible (commensurate with experience)

We are CDAI—the data and artificial intelligence engine of Compass Group North America. We design and deliver custom, in-house solutions tailored to the unique complexities of food service and hospitality. Our work is grounded in strong data foundations, layered with AI to enhance forecasting, streamline operations, and enable better, faster decision-making across Compass Group. With deep integration into the business and a commitment to white-glove service, CDAI empowers associates, clients, and customers through innovative, future-forward technologies.

Position Overview

The Data Governance Product Lead is responsible for driving the strategic direction, development, and execution of the organization's data governance framework. This role will lead cross-functional efforts to ensure data compliance, quality, security, and lifecycle management while enabling data-driven decision-making and AI capabilities across the enterprise. Acting as a product manager for data governance capabilities, the role blends leadership, data and technical understanding, and strategic alignment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Alignment

• Align governance efforts with enterprise data strategies and business objectives.
• Participate in defining data-related roadmaps and investment plans.
• Support for Data-Driven Initiatives
• Ensure governance practices support analytics, AI/ML, and digital transformation projects.
• Promote trustworthy, high-quality data for business intelligence and innovation.

Leadership & Oversight

• Lead governance workstreams, data councils, and product initiatives.
• Mentor data stewards, analysts, and governance specialists.

Collaboration & Communication

• Serve as the bridge between business units, IT, security, and compliance teams.
• Foster a data governance community and promote a data-first culture.

Data Access & Security

• 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.

Data Quality (DQ) Management

• Provide oversight and leadership to data quality initiatives and teams.
• Define and implement data quality rules, metrics, and issue resolution processes.

Data Governance & Compliance

• Develop and maintain data governance policies, frameworks, and standards.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., CCPA, HIPAA).

Data Lifecycle Management

• Establish standards for data retention, archival, and destruction.
• Enable data stewardship practices across the full data lifecycle.

Risk Management

• Identify and mitigate data-related risks, including privacy, security, and usage risks.
• Support data risk assessments and implement proactive controls.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain documentation for data policies, procedures, and governance artifacts.
• Provide executive-level reporting on governance KPIs and program maturity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field.
• 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.

Preferred Skills

• Certifications in Data Governance (e.g., DCAM, CDMP) or relevant technical areas.
• Experience in CPG and/or food industry.
• Experience implementing a data governance framework, including change management activities
• Experience in data management and AI

Apply to Compass Group today!

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. 

Compass Data & AI maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.

• 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

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID:  1468104

CDAI

MARY DICKSON