Product Owner - Data Governance

Position Title: Product Owner Data Governance

Location: Bangalore/Gurgaon/Mumbai

Employment Type: Full Time


Must have skills
Data Governance, Product Management


Good to have skills
Data Classification, Metadata Management, Data Quality, Master Data Management, Regulatory Compliance


Job

Summary
As a

Product Owner Data Governance, you will define and prioritize product and process roadmaps for key data governance themes"such as data classification, metadata/cataloging, knowledge graph integration, data quality, master data management, and data retention. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement scalable, compliant data governance capabilities, translating regulatory needs into actionable product features, process enhancements, and policy revisions. Using stakeholder feedback and industry metrics, you will continuously refine these capabilities to ensure they align with evolving standards and business objectives.



Roles & Responsibilities

Roadmap Definition & Prioritization

Develop and maintain product/process roadmaps for various data governance themes (e.g., data classification, metadata management, data quality, MDM, data retention).

Balance multiple stakeholder needs and regulatory requirements, ensuring critical features are delivered on time.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Alignment

Work closely with technical teams, legal/compliance teams, and business stakeholders to implement scalable, compliant data governance solutions.

Serve as the primary point of contact for all data governance features, clarifying priorities and resolving cross-functional dependencies.

Regulatory Translation & Compliance

Monitor new and existing regulations, translating them into actionable requirements and product features.

Ensure data governance processes and tools remain compliant with industry and regional standards.

Continuous Improvement & Refinement

Collect stakeholder feedback, analyze performance metrics, and stay informed on industry best practices to drive iterative enhancements.

Adjust product roadmaps and governance strategies to address emerging data challenges, technology advancements, and business priorities.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

Provide clear, consistent updates to leadership, development teams, and business stakeholders on product progress, challenges, and upcoming milestones.

Negotiate trade-offs and adapt priorities based on resource constraints, shifting regulatory requirements, and time-sensitive business needs.



Professional & Technical Skills

Data Governance Expertise

In-depth knowledge of data governance frameworks, practices, and tooling.

Familiarity with certifications such as DAMA, DCAM, or equivalent is advantageous.

Product Management Proficiency

Experience driving product lifecycles in data governance, data quality, or metadata management domains.

Skilled at defining product vision, creating user stories, and prioritizing backlogs.

Analytical & Strategic Mindset

Capable of balancing a long-term strategic vision with the need for practical, incremental delivery.

Adept at interpreting data insights, market trends, and regulatory changes to refine governance strategies.

Adaptability & Innovation

Commitment to continuous improvement, proactively exploring new technologies or methods to enhance data governance frameworks.

Willingness to pivot in response to dynamic business, regulatory, and technical landscapes.

Communication & Stakeholder Alignment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to facilitate discussions between technical teams and business units.

Proven ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders around common data governance goals.


Qualifications


Experience

10+ years in data governance with exposure to product management


Educational Qualification

Bachelors or Masters in Information Management, Computer Science, or related fields