Senior Data Governance Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related field preferred; or 8+ years of relevant experience in data governance, data management, analytics governance, or related disciplines in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated experience leading or implementing enterprise data governance programs in regulated environments.
• Strong expertise in HIPAA, PHI, PII, healthcare data privacy, and data compliance practices.
• Hands-on experience governing cloud-based data platforms, preferably Snowflake.
• Strong understanding of metadata management, data lineage, stewardship models, and data quality frameworks.
• Experience supporting governance for analytics, business intelligence, and AI/ML ecosystems.
• Familiarity with governance and cataloging platforms such as Collibra, Alation, Microsoft Purview, or similar tools preferred.
• Strong SQL and analytical data literacy skills.
• Experience collaborating with technical engineering teams and business stakeholders in cross-functional environments.
• Experience supporting healthcare, behavioral health, payer/provider, or regulated healthcare ecosystems preferred.

Program Management & Continuous Improvement

• Define governance KPIs, maturity metrics, and adoption measurements.
• Lead governance-related training, documentation, and organizational change management initiatives.
• Establish repeatable governance workflows and operational processes that scale with organizational growth.
• Continuously evaluate and improve governance practices, tooling, and operational effectiveness.