Senior Program Manager – Data Security, Information Governance

Qualtrics

. Establish, scale, and orchestrate Qualtrics’ enterprise Information Governance program .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeUtah • United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $178,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in establishing and managing enterprise Information Governance programs, with a strong focus on data privacy, security frameworks, and compliance. Proficient in implementing data governance tools and creating self-service workflows that support R&D and AI/ML initiatives.

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Data GovernanceData SecurityData OperationsInformation ArchitectureData Privacy Frameworks

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Hard Skills

Data ClassificationMetadata HarvestingRBAC/ABACSQLDifferential PrivacyData MinimizationPrivacy-By-DesignGovernance FrameworksKPI MeasurementSelf-Service Workflows

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

CollibraAlationDataGalaxyAtlanSnowflakeDatabricksAWSGCP

Certifications & Qualifications

CDMPCIPP/USCIPTCDPSECISSPCISM

Industry Keywords

HIPAAGDPRCCPAData LicensingHigh-Growth TechnologySaaSData-Intensive Organization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSGoogle Cloud PlatformSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish, scale, and orchestrate Qualtrics’ enterprise Information Governance program
Bridge Legal, Data and Technology Operations, Enterprise Data, engineering, security, and product teams
Design and manage a centralized “Data Front Door” for data access requests, novel data questions, and derivative work inquiries
Establish a Use Case Repository and Data Marketplace covering approved data uses, restrictions, and licensing parameters
Implement automated data classification, lineage tracking, and metadata harvesting
Translate legal requirements into technical access controls, including RBAC/ABAC and row- and column-level security
Measure adoption, request turnaround times, and governance maturity through KPIs
Deliver self-service documentation and onboarding across the organization
Define policy approaches in ambiguous regulatory and operational areas and resolve data policy conflicts
Build governance frameworks supporting data minimization, privacy-by-design, and compliant AI experimentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Security, Data Operations, or Information Architecture within a high-growth technology, SaaS, or data-intensive organization
Deep understanding of data privacy and security frameworks, including HIPAA, GDPR, and CCPA, and commercial data licensing nuances
Direct experience setting up, configuring, or administering enterprise data governance and catalog tools such as Collibra, Alation, DataGalaxy, or Atlan
Technical aptitude with Snowflake, Databricks, AWS/GCP, SQL, hashing, tokenization, and differential privacy
Demonstrated ability to create business-friendly, self-service workflows supporting R&D and AI/ML initiatives while ensuring compliance
Preferred certifications: CDMP, CIPP/US, CIPT, CDPSE, CISSP, or CISM

Benefits

Comp & perks

Qualtrics Experience Program — $1,800 for an experience of your choosing (eligible after a year)
30 paid days off — 15 Vacation Days + 5 Personal Days + 10 Holiday Closures (additional after a year)
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits for employees and families
401(k) with match
Wellness reimbursement
Mental health benefits
Experience bonus
Sign-on bonus may be included in an employment offer
Restricted stock units may be included in an employment offer
Free lunches every work day, snacks, and drinks
Frequent office events and regular team activities
Hybrid work model with flexibility to work where desired on non-office days
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities