Data Governance Lead (Senior Principal Engineer)

2 Months ago • 10 Years + • Data Analysis • $160,965 PA - $349,885 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Principal Data Engineer specializing in data governance on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), you will lead the development and execution of data governance frameworks. This includes ensuring data quality, security, and compliance across the organization’s cloud data assets. You will drive the implementation of policies, processes, and best practices that enable effective data management, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align data governance with business objectives and regulatory requirements. You will also be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining data governance frameworks, policies, and standards for GCP-based data assets, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements. You will oversee data quality, security, privacy, lifecycle management, access controls, and standardization across all GCP data environments.
Must have:
  • 10+ years experience in data engineering with a focus on data governance.
  • Deep understanding of data governance frameworks and cloud data security best practices.
Perks:
  • Comprehensive benefits including healthcare.
  • Great 401k.
  • Backup childcare.
  • Education stipends.

Job Details

Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products. For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions and powerful data to engage with our brands and deliver results.

A Little About Us: 

The Yahoo! Consumer Data Team manages a petabyte warehouse to glean insights on Yahoo Media products and to improve the experience for its massive user base. The team interacts and works across multiple organizations at yahoo to grow user engagement and user experience across yahoo's product portfolio. Your work will directly influence product changes and you will work with some of the brightest engineers you have known to improve the user experience on yahoo properties and contribute to company growth. Along the way, you will solve problems for an Internet Pioneer that is hard to match in the industry.
 

Summary:

As a Senior Principal Data Engineer specializing in data governance on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), you will lead the development and execution of data governance frameworks, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance across the organization’s cloud data assets. You will drive the implementation of policies, processes, and best practices that enable effective data management, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align data governance with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, implement, and maintain data governance frameworks, policies, and standards for GCP-based data assets, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.

  • Oversee data quality, security, privacy, lifecycle management, access controls, and standardization across all GCP data environments.

  • Coordinate and collaborate with data stewards, custodians, owners, and business stakeholders to drive adoption of data governance practices and resolve data-related issues.

  • Monitor compliance with data governance policies and manage risk related to data usage, security, and privacy.

  • Lead metadata management initiatives, including data cataloging, lineage, and documentation to enhance discoverability and transparency of GCP data assets.

  • Provide training, guidance, and communication on data governance best practices to technical and non-technical teams.

  • Act as a liaison between executive leadership and operational teams, translating business needs into technical data governance solutions.

  • Continuously evaluate and improve data governance processes, leveraging GCP’s built-in governance capabilities.

  • Prepare and present reports on data governance status, compliance, and value to senior leadership.

Qualifications:

  • BS or MS in Computer Science or a related major, or equivalent experience

  • 10+ years extensive experience in data engineering, with a focus on data governance, quality, and compliance, including hands-on expertise with GCP data services.

  • Deep understanding of data governance frameworks, regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), and cloud data security best practices.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders at all levels.

  • Strong technical skills in GCP data tools (BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud Storage) and metadata management.

  • Excellent communication, documentation, and leadership skills.

The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies; exercising sound judgment; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.

At Yahoo, we offer flexible hybrid work options that our employees love! While most roles don’t require regular office attendance, you may occasionally be asked to attend in-person events or team sessions. You’ll always get notice to make arrangements. Your recruiter will let you know if a specific job requires regular attendance at a Yahoo office or facility. If you have any questions about how this applies to the role, just ask the recruiter!

Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form (www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html) or call +1.866.772.3182. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace strengthens Yahoo and deepens our relationships. When you support everyone to be their best selves, they spark discovery, innovation and creativity. Among other efforts, our 11 employee resource groups (ERGs) enhance a culture of belonging with programs, events and fellowship that help educate, support and create a workplace where all feel welcome.

The compensation for this position ranges from $160,965.00 - $349,885.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience.The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, a great 401k, backup childcare, education stipends and much (much) more.

Currently work for Yahoo? Please apply on our internal career site.

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