Data Governance Expert (Microsoft Purview & Cloud Metadata)

TL;DR

Data Governance Expert (AI): Implementing enterprise-scale data governance programs with deep expertise in Microsoft Purview, covering metadata management, lineage, classification, and stewardship operating models with an accent on regulatory compliance and business reporting requirements. Focus on building end-to-end lineage across ingestion, transformation, and consumption layers, while driving governance adoption across various data domains.

Location: Day One Onsite - Hybrid in Newark, NJ

Salary: $110,841 to $145,000 /yearly

Company

hirify.global is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world.

What you will do

• Lead the setup, configuration, and operations of Microsoft Purview Data Map, Catalog, Scanning, Lineage, and Glossary.
• Design and implement enterprise-wide governance frameworks, ownership models, and metadata standards.
• Build end-to-end lineage across ingestion, transformation, and consumption layers.
• Engage with business owners, data stewards, and technology teams to drive data governance activities.
• Maintain Purview policies, sensitivity labels, roles, permissions, and governance rules.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview Data Map, Catalog, Scanning, Lineage, Classification, and Glossary.
• Background in data engineering, data architecture, or AI/ML data pipelines.
• Proven experience implementing data governance programs from planning to operational execution.
• Familiarity with Azure Fabric, data lakehouses, SQL platforms, and BI ecosystems.
• Knowledge of data modeling, metadata standards, lineage frameworks, and DQ concepts.

Nice to have

• 10-15 years of data governance experience preferably within a large enterprise.
• Experience with complementary tools such as Solidatus, Collibra, Alation, Informatica Purview.
• Certifications Azure, DAMA, DCAM Data Governance, or related.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs.
• Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Mentoring, coaching and learning programs.