Cloud Governance Manager - remote

Our client, a leading Am Law 50 firm, is seeking a Cloud Governance Manager to oversee the firm's data management practices and ensure secure, efficient, and compliant use of data across its enterprise solutions. This role is pivotal in developing and implementing governance frameworks, policies, and standards that support organizational objectives while enabling effective data sharing, regulatory compliance, and robust protection of sensitive information.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Governance Framework : Develop and implement policies, procedures, and standards for managing data assets from intake through disposal, leveraging tools such as Microsoft Purview Information Protection, Data Lifecycle Management, Data Loss Prevention, iManage Threat Manager, and Varonis.
• Data Retention & Classification : Design and enforce technical controls for data retention and classification policies, ensuring compliance with regulatory and business requirements.
• Security & Privacy Controls : Review and assess security and privacy measures across platforms to safeguard firm data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
• Training & Enablement : Deliver training and guidance to employees on data governance best practices, clarifying responsibilities for managing and protecting data.
• Stakeholder Collaboration : Partner with attorneys, business teams, and IT stakeholders to design secure, compliant data access and sharing solutions.
• Integration with Governance Functions : Work closely with the Information Governance team, Office of General Counsel, Security Architecture, and GRC teams to align directives, design secure patterns, track risks, and support compliance initiatives.
• Cloud Platform Leadership : Provide thought leadership for data governance across Office 365 and other cloud platforms, including reporting, alerting, and secure design patterns.

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