Enterprise Data & Analytics Governance Manager
$31,200–$31,200 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Define and implement enterprise data governance frameworks, policies, standards, and operating models across the organization. Establish data ownership structures, facilitate governance councils, and partner with stakeholders to embed governance into operational initiatives. Develop data quality management practices, monitor metrics, and drive remediation for critical domains. Lead metadata management capabilities, including catalog governance, business glossary management, and lineage traceability. Enable governed self-service analytics and standardized reporting while promoting data literacy through training and change management. Prepare executive scorecards and presentations to track program maturity and business value.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related field
- 10+ years of progressive experience in data management, data governance, analytics, information management, or related disciplines
- 7+ years of experience designing, implementing, and operationalizing enterprise data governance programs
- Experience establishing governance frameworks, stewardship models, data quality programs, metadata management capabilities, and governance operating models
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders across business and technology organizations
- Strong knowledge of enterprise data governance, metadata management, data quality, and data lifecycle management best practices
- Experience with enterprise data governance, metadata management, and data catalog platforms such as Atlan, Collibra, Alation, Informatica, or similar solutions
- Strong understanding of stewardship models, governance operating structures, and governance program maturity practices
- Ability to define, monitor, and improve data quality metrics, governance KPIs, and business value measures
- Experience enabling governed self-service analytics, standardized reporting, and trusted enterprise data use
- Strong analytical, structured problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder management capabilities
- Demonstrated ability to drive organizational change and influence adoption of governance processes and standards
- Experience working within Agile methodologies and complex cross-functional environments
- Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across business, analytics, and technology teams
- Occasional travel may be required based on business needs, stakeholder meetings, or enterprise initiatives
- Additional hours may be required periodically to support strategic initiatives, governance milestones, or executive reporting deadlines
Desired Qualifications
- Preferred certifications include CDMP/DAMA, DCAM, or other relevant data governance certifications
- Experience supporting data governance initiatives within telecommunications, technology, or highly regulated industries
- Experience enabling trusted data foundations for advanced analytics, AI, and machine learning initiatives
- Experience working with enterprise-scale data modernization and transformation programs
- Experience supporting enterprise reporting consistency through common KPIs, business definitions, and metadata standards
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