Data Governance Product Manager

ASSYST is seeking a Data Governance Product Manager to support one of our leading clients in establishing and maturing an enterprise-wide data classification and information governance program. This role is primarily strategic and product-focused, responsible for defining vision, policies, governance models and adoption strategies for data classification across the organization.

• Define and own the strategic vision, roadmap, and success measures for the data classification product.
• Articulate the value and benefits of a robust classification program to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Build consensus across Legal, Compliance, Security, IT, Records Management, and business teams with competing priorities.
• Lead the development of data classification policies, labels, taxonomy, and operational handling standards.
• Provide direction on sensitivity labels, DLP policies, retention labels, and related controls to ensure alignment with product strategy.
• Balance risk mitigation with usability by working with security teams to calibrate controls that protect data without disrupting workflows.
• Work closely with project managers and business analysts to align scope, timelines, requirements, and delivery outcomes.

• Proven experience leading or delivering data classification, data governance, or information protection programs.
• Strong understanding of classification frameworks, policy development, and enterprise change management.
• Experience guiding Microsoft Purview and Microsoft 365 Information Protection implementations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder conflict, drive consensus, and make defensible product decisions.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards impacting data protection and information governance.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and decision-making skills across technical and business audiences.

ASSYST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.