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  Data Governance/Product Manager - Hybrid (2-3 days on site in Rockville, MD and the remaining days remote work). We are looking for a strategic and collaborative Data Governance/Product Manager to lead our enterprise data classification initiatives. This person will be responsible for developing and managing our data classification strategy, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and driving cross-functional collaboration across Legal, IT, Security, and business teams. The ideal candidate has experience with Microsoft Purview and M365 Information Protection, a strong grasp of data protection frameworks, and the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into effective tools and processes that protect our data and support business goals. Scope of Work: Position Summary: The Data Governance Product Manager will lead the strategy, development, and enterprise-wide adoption of client's data classification framework. This role is critical to ensuring that data is appropriately labeled, protected, and governed in accordance with internal policy and regulatory compliance requirements. As the product owner of this strategic capability, the product manager will partner with Compliance, Security, Legal, IT, and Business Units to define and drive implementation of data governance policies and enablement through tools such as Microsoft Purview and related M365 Compliance technologies. Key Responsibilities: Product Strategy & Ownership • Define and champion the enterprise data classification product vision, goals, and roadmap. • Translate legal, regulatory, and business needs into actionable product features and priorities. • Own and manage the product backlog, prioritizing enhancements and integrations that improve compliance and reduce risk. • Serve as the primary liaison between stakeholder groups including Legal, IT, Security, Records Management, and business departments. Governance & Framework Development • Lead development of classification policies, label taxonomy, and operational standards for data protection (e.g., Confidential, Internal, Public). • Establish governance structures to ensure sustained policy adoption and oversight. • Collaborate with compliance stakeholders to maintain policy alignment with HIPAA, CJIS, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and other applicable standards. Tool Integration & Delivery Oversight • Guide technical implementation of Microsoft Purview and M365 Information Protection solutions in coordination with security and platform teams. • Ensure that sensitivity labels, DLP policies, retention labels, and related features are configured and maintained in line with the product roadmap. • Oversee reporting and analytics to measure adoption, compliance, and effectiveness of classification initiatives. 

Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement • Drive cross-departmental engagement to build awareness and foster adoption of classification practices. • Assist with developing communication and training strategies to support change readiness and minimize resistance. • Track adoption metrics and stakeholder feedback to iterate and improve the classification product experience. Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Information Governance, Business Administration, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field. • Proven experience as a Product Manager or Product Owner in enterprise data governance or compliance-related initiatives. • Strong understanding of data classification, retention, and lifecycle management in a regulated enterprise environment. • Familiarity with Microsoft Purview, M365 Compliance Center, Sensitivity Labels, DLP policies, and Information Protection capabilities. • Experience collaborating with engineering and security teams on implementation. • Working knowledge of data protection frameworks such as NIST, CJIS, CCPA, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS. • Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into technical and operational policy. • Exceptional communication and facilitation skills; able to align diverse stakeholder groups toward a common goal. • Adept at managing competing priorities and driving cross-functional collaboration. • Familiarity with broader Microsoft 365 security tools including Entra and Microsoft Defender. • Experience reporting compliance or governance metrics using tools such as Power BI. • Certifications such as PMP, CIPP, CIPT, or other data governance/security credentials 

Visionary Technology Consultants (VTC) is a Minority and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). We provide innovative technology management and human resource services to our partners in the government and commercial spheres, covering arenas spanning defense, health, legal, education, finance, entertainment, and technology. Our proven solutions have enabled our customers to keep pace with the rapid evolutions in technology and maximize their people and product investments. Our distinctive approaches respond to the challenges faced by all organizations to improve operational efficiency while minimizing operating costs continually.

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Visionary Technology Consultants (VTC) is a Minority and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). We provide innovative technology management and human resource services to our partners in the government and commercial spheres, covering arenas spanning defense, health, legal, education, finance, entertainment, and technology. Our proven solutions have enabled our customers to keep pace with the rapid evolutions in technology and maximize their people and product investments. Our distinctive approaches respond to the challenges faced by all organizations to improve operational efficiency while minimizing operating costs continually.

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