Project Manager – Data Lineage & Data Governance

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead enterprise-wide Data Lineage and Data Governance programs. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise managing complex data transformation initiatives involving metadata management, lineage tracing, regulatory compliance, data cataloging, and cross-functional stakeholder coordination. This role requires strong project delivery capabilities combined with a solid understanding of enterprise data ecosystems, governance frameworks, and lineage platforms. Key Responsibilities • Lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise Data Lineage initiatives across business and technology teams.  • Define project scope, timelines, milestones, resource plans, and delivery governance.  • Manage implementation of data lineage solutions across data warehouses, ETL pipelines, BI platforms, cloud environments, and analytics systems.  • Coordinate with Data Governance, Data Architecture, Engineering, Risk, Compliance, and Business teams.  • Drive lineage discovery, metadata mapping, source-to-target tracing, and impact analysis activities.  • Ensure alignment with enterprise data governance frameworks, regulatory standards, and audit requirements.  • Facilitate workshops with business stakeholders to capture lineage requirements and critical data elements.  • Track project risks, dependencies, issues, and mitigation plans.  • Manage vendor coordination and third-party tool implementation where applicable.  • Oversee Agile/Scrum or hybrid project execution methodologies.  • Prepare executive-level status reports, steering committee updates, and KPI dashboards.  • Support data quality, data catalog, master data management, and governance initiatives related to lineage programs.  • Ensure successful user adoption, training, and change management activities.  Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.  • PMP / PRINCE2 / Scrum Master certification.  • Over 10 years of experience in Project/Program Management within Data Management or Data Governance domains.  • Proven experience managing enterprise Data Lineage projects.  • Strong understanding of:  • Data Lineage concepts  Metadata Management  Data Governance frameworks  Data Mapping and Data Flow analysis  Data Warehousing and ETL processes  Cloud Data Platforms  • Experience working with structured and unstructured data environments.  • Hands-on exposure to lineage and governance tools such as:  • Collibra  Alation  Informatica EDC/Axon  Microsoft Purview  Apache Atlas  Talend  IBM Information Governance Catalog  • Experience managing projects in Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and cross-functional teams.  • Experience in Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, Healthcare, or highly regulated industries.  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as BCBS 239, GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, or SOX.  • Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.  • Exposure to Data Quality and MDM initiatives.