Senior Manager, Data Analytics, & Governance

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Manager of Data Governance who can turn vision into reality and help us build a strong, scalable, and business-aligned data foundation. In this role, you will be instrumental in leading the execution and continuous improvement of our data governance capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and ongoing optimization of data governance policies, standards, and best practices aligned to business goals
• Partner with domain leaders and the PMO to prioritize and execute governance initiatives that drive tangible value
• Establish and manage governance processes for data definition, quality, lifecycle, and access management
• Collaborate with data stewards, business owners, and IT to define clear ownership, roles, and accountability
• Facilitate governance forums and working sessions that drive alignment, engagement, and continuous improvement
• Advance enterprise data quality and master data management efforts, including issue resolution and remediation
• Partner with legal, security, and compliance to ensure data privacy, access controls, and regulatory alignment
• Support and expand the use of governance tools such as data catalogs, business glossaries, lineage, and data quality platforms
• Enable transparency and usability of data through improved metadata management, modeling, and data flow optimization
• Develop training and education programs that elevate data literacy and empower teams to effectively manage and use data

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• 10+ years of experience in data management, data governance, or related analytics roles
• Strong knowledge of data governance principles, including data quality, metadata management, and master data management (MDM)
• Experience working cross-functionally in a matrixed organization
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into actionable processes, standards, and deliverables

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading data governance, data management, data quality, and analytics initiatives
• Strong leadership and influence skills, with the ability to guide teams without direct authority
• Ability to develop, operationalize, and continuously evolve data governance strategies and frameworks
• Experience managing and coordinating complex governance programs, projects, and priorities
• Ability to foster data-driven innovation and drive business value through effective data practices
• Skilled in designing, delivering, and championing data governance training and data literacy programs
• Strong understanding of governance compliance, risk management, and data-related regulatory requirements
• Ability to define, measure, and evaluate data governance performance, KPIs, and maturity models
• Knowledge of industry best practices, standards, and tools supporting data governance (e.g., data catalogs, lineage, data quality platforms)
• Understanding of data governance laws, regulations, and enterprise policies
• Familiarity with core business processes and the data that supports them