Data Governance Specialist Cover Letter Template

Dear Hiring Manager, I recently wrapped up a major governance refresh at a mid‑sized organisation, where we reduced policy gaps by 40% over six months and turned our metadata catalogue into a live, searchable resource. In that project, I used a formal policy framework and pragmatic change management to land new controls without stalling data work. I’m applying for [Company Name] because I’m looking to bring that same practical approach to a broader data governance program. I’m comfortable across the core needs of the role: data policies, metadata management, and risk and compliance mapping. I’ve worked with data stewards across functions to align rules with business processes, and I’ve built governance artefacts that are clear to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. I’m keen to see how your team uses data contracts and lineage to support decision making and regulatory readiness. In a recent delivery, I led a cross‑functional team to implement a data catalog and classification scheme that significantly improved data discoverability and visibility for compliance reviews. We tracked policy exceptions and updated the issue backlog in Jira, which helped reduce remediation time and kept audits moving smoothly. It felt like a real team effort, with steady, practical progress. I’m available to discuss how I can contribute to your program and share more detail on the approach I’d take at [Company Name]. I can meet for a chat next week or provide further information on request. Kind regards, [Your Name]