Guidehouse is seeking an experienced leader to shape and execute the firm’s master data strategy and enterprise data governance model.
Define how data is owned, governed, and used across the enterprise.
Lead the implementation of core governance capabilities—including Master Data Management and enterprise data governance platforms such as Microsoft Purview.
Establish clear data ownership, stewardship, and decision rights.
Define how data responsibilities are structured across business and IT.
Ensure governance enables execution and business value—not bureaucracy.
Partner with Data Engineering to implement MDM pipelines and data models.
Drive enterprise adoption of governance tools to enable transparency, trust, and self-service data usage.
Act as project manager across execution of the Next-Gen Data State program.
Ensure adherence to enterprise data policies defined by Legal, Risk, and CISO.

Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of relevant experience, including global enterprise leadership, or 16+ years of relevant experience without a degree.
Experience in Cloud & Platform Transformation (GCP, AWS, SAP)
Strong background in data operating model design, business data ownership, and enterprise change initiatives
Demonstrated executive presence with the ability to align business and IT stakeholders and influence without direct authority
Experience working within local government and federal government environments (Nice to Have)
Experience implementing data platforms and, specifically, data governance platforms (e.g., Purview, Collibra, etc.) (Nice to Have)
15+ years of experience in global enterprise leadership, data implementation, data governance, Master Data Management, or enterprise data transformation, with a proven track record of enterprise-level, system-oriented thinking (Nice to Have)
Experience with full stack custom development (Nice to Have)
Extensive experience with Global PowerBI Administration (and Power BI Row-Level Security) (Nice to Have)
Experience with Azure Security, Purview and enterprise security (Nice to Have)
Curiosity about emerging technologies and enthusiasm for AI-driven transformation (Nice to Have)

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend

Data Estate Management and Enablement – Master Data, Governance, PMO

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