Data Governance Lead
Date Posted: Jun 2, 2026
Requisition ID: 478559
Location:
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD):
Our mission is to develop a premier workforce that will allow Indiana employers to flourish and entice businesses from outside our state to relocate to Indiana. Everyone at DWD will be required to think outside-the-box; to determine metrics that will allow for measurement and improvement and efficiencies to be made along the way. Cutting edge technologies will be utilized to help assess Indiana's employment future. If managed properly, Indiana's workforce will be second to none and completely prepared for the next phase of the state and country's economic growth.
Role Overview:
You'll help in:
Sharing input and implementing our enterprise governance framework.
Sharing input and implementing data quality monitoring.
Enabling understanding of metadata and working with business areas on data dictionaries.
Train and inspire data stewards across the company.
Keep us ahead of evolving privacy regulations.
Our teams will be making faster, better decisions because they trust the data in front of them - and you'll a big part of the reason why.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $79,118.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Manage projects with moderate complexity and scope that may involve multiple internal or external stakeholders or contracted resources.
Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, work breakdown structures and budgets.
Define user and project team member's roles and responsibilities on each project. Coordinate with cross-functional teams.
Manage and problem-solve for project risks, issues and changes while ensuring proper escalation when needed.
Coordinate and monitor activities of all stakeholders to ensure the project is completed within any time constraints.
Communicate project status to management and project stakeholders.
Conduct post-project evaluations and prepare lessons learned to improve future projects.
The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:
Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies, risk management, and estimation of resources.
Considerable knowledge and application of project management theories and practices.
Considerable knowledge of the information systems development life cycle, information technology, project tools and approaches to development and implementation.
Considerable problem solving and analytical skills.
Ability to lead project team by encouraging and influencing others to perform, as well as collaborate across departments.
Effective communication skills. Comfortable making presentations to stakeholders.
Advanced knowledge and experience of Microsoft products: Outlook, SharePoint, Word, Excel, Project, and Visio.
A degree is not required. However, at least 5+ years of experience in information technology, computer science, Business Administration or a related field including 3 years of project management experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.
Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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