Manager, Data Governance

Location

Franklin, TN

Hybrid 4 days week Onsite

Bachelor’s Degree

Manager, Data Governance

Shape the Future of Mobility at Nissan:
Launch Your Career, Drive Innovation. We are looking for a Manager, Data Governance to lead enterprise-wide data governance strategies ensuring trusted, compliant, and accessible data across all business functions.

• Develop and maintain data governance strategies, policies, and standards aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Define and monitor data quality metrics, lead improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with regulations such as GDPR and CCPA.
• Oversee metadata management, data lineage, and ownership assignment to support data transparency and accountability.
• Promote data literacy and lead change management initiatives to foster a data‑driven culture.
• Facilitate the Data Governance Council and collaborate with IT, business units, legal, and compliance teams to ensure alignment.
• Track KPIs to measure governance impact and embed governance controls into data platforms and pipelines.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in data governance or related roles.
• 5+ years in managerial or leadership positions.
• Strong knowledge of data governance tools and risk management.

• Strong business acumen and project management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and operate in fast‑paced environments.
• Proficiency in translating data impacts into business value.

• Master’s degree or certifications such as CDMP, DGSP, CIMP, IGP, CDPSE, PMP, or CIPP.

Be supported with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings, and unique Nissan perks such as vehicle lease and purchase programs. Additional learning and career growth opportunities are available.

Nissan’s policy is to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire;
Nissan uses E‑Verify to validate employment eligibility.

Nissan is committed to a drug‑free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.