Program Manager Data and GIS Governance

Position Overview

The Associate Program Manager for Data and GIS Governance plays a critical role within VDOTs enterprise data management initiatives. This position drives the strategy coordination and execution of data governance GIS governance and master data management activities across a large complex organization. The Associate Program Manager ensures VDOTs data assets are high-quality well managed properly stewarded and leveraged effectively to support enterprise decision-making operational efficiency and long-term digital transformation goals.

Candidates must demonstrate seasoned expertise in enterprise data programs data lifecycle management and remediation of data quality challenges within similarly sized public or private organizations. Proficiency with the ArcGIS platform and related tools is essential for supporting VDOTs geospatial data ecosystem.

This longterm engagement requires three onsite days per week at 1401East Broad Street Richmond VA. Contractors are responsible for securing parking through VDOTs Parking Management Office or independently.

Key Responsibilities

Participate in VDOTs enterprise data governance framework ensuring consistency accountability and effective data stewardship.

Oversee master data management efforts supporting missioncritical datasets.

Champion data lifecycle best practices from creation and storage to archival ensuring alignment with regulatory operational and security requirements.

Manage and mature metadata standards data dictionaries classification systems and documentation practices.

Drive remediation strategies for data quality issues by collaborating closely with business units technical teams and subject matter experts.

Provide strategic direction for geospatial governance ArcGIS platform utilization and integration of GIS capabilities into enterprise processes.

Support adoption of emerging data tools technologies and platforms ensuring VDOT remains modern efficient and datadriven.

Communicate complex data topics clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences; develop training guidance materials and governance communications.

Facilitate crossfunctional working groups ensuring alignment on data priorities and policies.

Qualifications:

Extensive experience leading enterprise data programs within a large organization.

Deep understanding of data governance principles frameworks and industry best practices.

Proven capability in managing the full data lifecycle within complex organizational structures.

Expertise in metadata management data quality enhancement and building sustainable data documentation processes.

Strong problemsolving skills with a track record of designing scalable processes and governance mechanisms.

Ability to translate abstract or technically complex concepts into approachable actionable insights.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills for executivelevel and crossfunctional engagement.