Manager/Senior Manager, Data Governance

The Data Governance Manager is responsible for maintaining and growing a robust company-wide Data Governance framework including processes, people, tools, technology and communications. Serves as a point of escalation for data governance & data quality issues and will work closely with Business and Functional area leadership to improve the quality and value of core data assets. This role will also closely collaborate with the Enterprise Architecture team to ensure alignment between data governance policies and the overall IT framework.

*Note: This role will be filled at the Manager or Senior Manager level depending on experience*

Strategic Data Governance and Policy Development

• Maintain and execute an enterprise data governance roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Develop and enforce data management policies and procedures.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of data quality and protection standards.
• Define performance indicators and quality metrics, ensuring compliance with data-related policies and standards.

Leadership and Organizational Alignment

• Lead and provide support, training, and guidance to direct reports for achieving data governance and quality goals.
• Make recommendations to senior management and HR regarding hiring, dismissals, salary adjustments, promotions, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure clear accountability for the stewardship of the company’s principal information assets.

Collaboration and Advocacy

• Serve as a liaison between business, functional areas, and technology.
• Promote data governance best practices and a culture supportive of individual differences across the organization.

Professional Excellence and Communication

• Work and interact effectively and professionally at various levels of the global organization.
• Strictly adhere to safety requirements, maintain regular attendance, and uphold company standards.
• Possess effective oral and written communication skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and remain calm in fast-paced situations.

Senior Manager, Data Governance:

• Bachelor's Degree, Masters preferred
• Minimum 10+ years' experience in Governeance or related area
• Significant relevant experience required, including managerial experience
• Solid communication and stakeholder management skills, as well as ability to work comfortably amidst ambiguity important for success in this role.

Manager, Data Governance:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 8+ years experience in Governance or related area
• Significant relevant experience required, including managerial experience
• Solid communication and stakeholder management skills, as well as ability to work comfortably amidst ambiguity important for success in this role.

Core Competencies
Data Literacy | Data Governance | Data Communication and Visualization | Customer focus | Leadership