Senior Data Governance Program Lead - Associate Manager

Job description

Location : San Francisco Bay Area (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

We are seeking a Senior Data Governance Program Lead (Associate Manager) to lead a high-visibility enterprise data governance engagement for a large-scale SaaS client. This role sits squarely at the intersection of strategy, operating model design, and execution.

You will act as a trusted advisor and proxy for the enterprise data governance sponsor, responsible for translating governance strategy into an operating reality. You will drive cross-functional alignment, secure VP-level decisions, and ensure consistent adoption of governance standards across multiple business units.

This role is well-suited for a senior consultant who combines strong executive presence with hands-on program leadership and thrives in complex, matrixed client environments.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the program sponsor proxy, driving execution, decision-making, and accountability across four client departments
• Translate enterprise data governance strategy into a scalable operating model, including forums, cadences, roles, and decision rights
• Lead stakeholder onboarding and change adoption, ensuring consistent use of governance processes, templates, and standards
• Facilitate and secure VP-level alignment and sign-off on critical data objects, metrics, ownership models, and change control
• Own the integrated program plan, milestones, and executive dashboards; proactively manage risks, dependencies, and escalations
• Lead cross-functional working sessions and executive readouts with clarity, structure, and confidence
• Define success metrics and reporting to demonstrate governance adoption, data quality improvement, and business impact
• Partner with Product and Engineering leaders to prioritize enabling capabilities such as data catalogs, metadata management, approval workflows, and data quality monitoring
• Align intake, triage, SLAs, and post-launch measurement to enterprise delivery standards
• Balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution across concurrent workstreams in a fast-paced environment
• Identify opportunities to streamline governance through automation and improved reporting
• Coach and mentor junior consultants on structured delivery, stakeholder management, and consulting best practices

Qualifications

Required

Location Requirement

Must currently reside in the San Francisco Bay Area and be willing to work onsite three days per week

Preferred

Additional information

We believe in supporting our team professionally and personally. Here’s a snapshot of the comprehensive benefits you’ll enjoy as part of Sia.

Competitive Compensation

Annual Base Salary Range : $, - $,, commensurate with experience and qualifications

Annual performance based discretionary bonus

Robust Health Coverage

3 Medical plans

Dental and Vision

Life, AD&D and other voluntary insurance

Tax-Advantaged Accounts

K retirement plan

4% matching and % vested upon enrollment

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health, Dependent Care, Commuter

Family Friendly Benefits

% paid parental leave for all new parents with eligible tenure

Building Healthy Families program if enrolled through Medical plan

Time Off to Recharge

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy

9 company holidays plus 1 floating holiday

Extras that Make Life Easier

College savings and student loan repayment assistance

Monthly cell phone stipend

Access to wellness programs at no cost if enrolled through Medical plan, including :

Gym membership reimbursement

LiveHealth Online virtual care

Personalized support from a Well-being Coach

Employee Assistance Program at no cost

Free confidential counseling and emotional support services

On-demand access to Emotional Well-being resources (ranging from relaxation techniques to stress management)

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

At Sia, we believe in fostering a diverse , equitable and inclusive culture where our employees and partners are valued and thrive in a sense of belonging . We are committed to recruiting and developing a diverse network of employees and investing in their growth by providing unique opportunities for professional and cultural immersion. Our commitment toward inclusion motivates dynamic collaboration with our clients, building trust by creating an inclusive environment of curiosity and learning which affects lasting impact. Please visit our website for more information.

Sia is an equal opportunity employer . All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.

Office Workplace Guidelines

Sia is committed to providing a flexible workplace environment that supports client, business, and market needs. Consultants located in our primary market office locations—New York City, Charlotte, Seattle, and San Francisco—are expected to live within a reasonable commuting distance and attend the office at least three days or more per week. For Consultants outside of our primary markets, we can offer more flexible in-person requirements in accordance with your location.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At this time, Sia does not intend to employ any applicant who will require, either now or in the future, employment visa sponsorship or sponsorship for work authorization (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 / OPT) or STEM OPT, TN, etc).

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.