Senior Collibra Governance Lead – Data Modernization (Onsite – Dallas, TX)
We are seeking a Senior Collibra Governance Lead to architect and drive the enterprise data governance strategy for a large-scale Data Modernization program in the Mortgage Banking domain. This is a leadership role based onsite in Dallas, TX, responsible for enabling people, process, and technology alignment using Collibra.
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead the design and rollout of enterprise data governance frameworks leveraging Collibra, including metadata management, data catalog, and lineage
· Define and operationalize data ownership, stewardship models, and governance operating procedures across business domains
· Architect and oversee the implementation of Collibra workflows, domains, communities, and integration with cloud platforms, BI tools, and data pipelines
· Establish standards and best practices for data classification, certification, glossary, and policy enforcement
· Champion governance adoption by enabling and mentoring data owners, stewards, and business users through training and change management
· Collaborate with data architects, engineering, and compliance teams to ensure alignment with broader modernization goals and regulatory expectations
Required Qualifications:
· 8+ years of experience in data governance, with at least 3–5 years of senior-level experience implementing Collibra at scale
· Demonstrated expertise in governance program design, stakeholder enablement, and cross-functional adoption strategies
· Strong understanding of metadata models, lineage frameworks, catalog structures, and governance workflows
· Experience integrating Collibra with platforms such as Snowflake, SQL Server, BI tools (Power BI, Sigma), ETL tools
· Domain knowledge in mortgage banking or financial services preferred
· Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills
Location: Must be available to work onsite in Dallas, TX