Job Details
Data Management Lead
**About Cognizant**
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is a leading global professional services company, helping clients transform their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses.
We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusion-empowering our employees to grow and make a meaningful impact.
**Role Overview**
We are seeking an experienced **Enterprise Lead - Data Discovery, Protection & Privacy** to drive strategic data governance and security initiatives across large-scale banking environments. This role will lead enterprise-wide efforts to identify, classify, and protect sensitive data across both **on-premises and cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud)** .
You will partner closely with application teams, data leadership, and risk stakeholders to operationalize robust data privacy and protection frameworks across structured and unstructured data ecosystems.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Lead the enterprise rollout of **data discovery and data protection capabilities** across production, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments
+ Define and implement **sensitive data classification standards** and enterprise-wide taxonomy frameworks
+ Partner with **application teams, data governance, and privacy leaders** to operationalize data protection strategies
+ Design and implement **automated governance workflows** , integrating data discovery tools with platforms such as **Alation (MDM)** and **ServiceNow**
+ Drive adoption of data protection and privacy controls across structured and unstructured data platforms
+ Develop and maintain **executive-level dashboards (Tableau)** to track KPIs related to privacy, risk, and compliance posture
+ Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and enterprise data governance standards
+ Provide thought leadership and best practices for **data privacy, protection, and risk mitigation**
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
+ Proven experience leading **enterprise-scale data discovery, protection, or privacy initiatives**
+ Strong background in **banking or financial services environments**
+ Hands-on experience with **cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud)** and hybrid architectures
+ Expertise in **data classification, governance frameworks, and privacy controls**
+ Experience integrating tools such as **Alation, ServiceNow** , or similar governance platforms
+ Proficiency in **data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau)** for executive reporting
+ Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Experience with **structured and unstructured data platforms at scale**
+ Knowledge of **regulatory frameworks** (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, banking compliance standards)
+ Certifications in cloud, data governance, or security domains
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset
**Work Model**
+ **Location:** Remote (U.S.-based)
+ **Travel:** Limited, based on business needs
**Salary & Benefits**
+ **Salary Range:** $115,000 - $125,000 annually (depending on experience, skills, and location)
+ **Bonus/Variable Pay:** Eligible for performance-based incentives
+ **Benefits Include:**
+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance
+ 401(k) with company match
+ Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and sick leave
+ Life and disability insurance
+ Employee wellness and assistance programs
+ Learning and development opportunities, certifications, and career growth programs
**Why Cognizant**
+ Opportunity to lead **high-impact, enterprise data initiatives**
+ Work with global banking clients and cutting-edge cloud technologies
+ Continuous learning and career advancement opportunities
+ Inclusive, collaborative, and innovation-driven culture
**Equal Opportunity Statement**
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is a leading global professional services company, helping clients transform their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses.
We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusion-empowering our employees to grow and make a meaningful impact.
**Role Overview**
We are seeking an experienced **Enterprise Lead - Data Discovery, Protection & Privacy** to drive strategic data governance and security initiatives across large-scale banking environments. This role will lead enterprise-wide efforts to identify, classify, and protect sensitive data across both **on-premises and cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud)** .
You will partner closely with application teams, data leadership, and risk stakeholders to operationalize robust data privacy and protection frameworks across structured and unstructured data ecosystems.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Lead the enterprise rollout of **data discovery and data protection capabilities** across production, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments
+ Define and implement **sensitive data classification standards** and enterprise-wide taxonomy frameworks
+ Partner with **application teams, data governance, and privacy leaders** to operationalize data protection strategies
+ Design and implement **automated governance workflows** , integrating data discovery tools with platforms such as **Alation (MDM)** and **ServiceNow**
+ Drive adoption of data protection and privacy controls across structured and unstructured data platforms
+ Develop and maintain **executive-level dashboards (Tableau)** to track KPIs related to privacy, risk, and compliance posture
+ Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and enterprise data governance standards
+ Provide thought leadership and best practices for **data privacy, protection, and risk mitigation**
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
+ Proven experience leading **enterprise-scale data discovery, protection, or privacy initiatives**
+ Strong background in **banking or financial services environments**
+ Hands-on experience with **cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud)** and hybrid architectures
+ Expertise in **data classification, governance frameworks, and privacy controls**
+ Experience integrating tools such as **Alation, ServiceNow** , or similar governance platforms
+ Proficiency in **data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau)** for executive reporting
+ Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Experience with **structured and unstructured data platforms at scale**
+ Knowledge of **regulatory frameworks** (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, banking compliance standards)
+ Certifications in cloud, data governance, or security domains
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset
**Work Model**
+ **Location:** Remote (U.S.-based)
+ **Travel:** Limited, based on business needs
**Salary & Benefits**
+ **Salary Range:** $115,000 - $125,000 annually (depending on experience, skills, and location)
+ **Bonus/Variable Pay:** Eligible for performance-based incentives
+ **Benefits Include:**
+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance
+ 401(k) with company match
+ Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and sick leave
+ Life and disability insurance
+ Employee wellness and assistance programs
+ Learning and development opportunities, certifications, and career growth programs
**Why Cognizant**
+ Opportunity to lead **high-impact, enterprise data initiatives**
+ Work with global banking clients and cutting-edge cloud technologies
+ Continuous learning and career advancement opportunities
+ Inclusive, collaborative, and innovation-driven culture
**Equal Opportunity Statement**
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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