Data Classification Product Manager

Job Description:

Scope of Work:

Position Summary:

• The Data Classification Product Manager will lead the strategy, development, and enterprise-wide adoption of the County 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.

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.

Responsibilities:

Product Strategy & Ownership

• Define product vision, roadmap, and goals for data classification.
• Translate legal and business needs into product features.
• Manage backlog and prioritize enhancements to reduce risk.
• Act as liaison across Legal, IT, Security, and business teams.

Governance & Framework Development

• Develop classification policies, taxonomy, and standards.
• Establish governance for ongoing policy enforcement.
• Align policies with compliance standards (HIPAA, CJIS, GDPR, etc.).

Tool Integration & Delivery Oversight

• Lead implementation of Microsoft Purview & M365 Info Protection.
• Configure and maintain labels, DLP policies, and retention tools.
• Monitor adoption and compliance through analytics and reporting.

How to Apply:

To apply for the Data Classification Product Manager, please submit your resume to .

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We look forward to reviewing your application.