Manager Data Governance

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, and sustain a data governance framework that ensures data integrity, quality, security, compliance, and effectiveness in supporting business and clinical decision‑making.
• Define data standards and develop robust data governance documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure governance and decision mechanisms are in place to address cross‑team dependencies and compliance across the organization.
• Work with data stewards to implement data governance processes such as data cataloging, metadata management, data quality management, data privacy, data principles, policies, and standards.
• Own and maintain data governance practices and management systems.
• Collaborate with IT teams to implement data governance tools and technologies.
• Analyze datasets to identify quality issues and ensure the accuracy and completeness of data definitions.
• Establish required governance structures, including updates to senior leadership, to enforce governance policies and standards, and lead governance working groups/forums to drive consensus, issue resolution, ownership, and agreement on data quality.
• Lead the Data Governance Council and project teams on implementation, coordination, and delegation of cross‑project initiatives.
• Develop medium‑to‑long‑term plans and execute functional data governance strategies.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data across the organization.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with data governance policies and procedures.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical, data science discipline or related area.
• 10 years of related work experience.
• Proven ability to lead multiple data governance implementations in large organizations.
• Ability to translate complex data risks into clear business implications.
• Ability to build and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Master’s Degree in Data Science, Analytics, or a quantitative or technical discipline.
• 15+ years of related work experience.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure, Purview, Fabric, and Synapse.

Lift and carry up to 25 lbs. Frequent sitting/standing and keyboard use. Activities such as kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR may be required for certain roles.

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• Medical insurance (including prescription coverage)
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental and vision coverage
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary benefits that provide group rates on insurance and discounts