Job Summary
The Data Governance Manager is responsible for establishing, implementing, and enforcing the organization's data governance framework to ensure data quality, integrity, security, and compliance. This role partners with business leaders, IT, Risk, Legal, and Compliance teams to ensure data is managed as a strategic enterprise asset and aligns with regulatory and business requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Data Governance Framework
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve enterprise-wide data governance policies, standards, and procedures.
- Define data ownership, stewardship, and accountability models across the organization.
- Establish data classification, data lifecycle, and data retention standards.
Data Quality & Management
- Oversee data quality management initiatives, including data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and timeliness.
- Work with business and technical teams to resolve data quality issues and root causes.
- Define and monitor data quality KPIs and dashboards.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., Data Privacy Act of 2012, GDPR if applicable, internal audit standards).
- Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams on data privacy, security, and audit requirements.
- Support internal and external audits related to data management and governance.
Stakeholder & Change Management
- Collaborate with business units to embed data governance practices into daily operations.
- Act as a key liaison between business, IT, and analytics teams.
- Lead data governance councils or working groups.
Data Enablement
- Support data analytics, reporting, and AI initiatives by ensuring trusted, well-governed data.
- Guide teams on proper data usage, access, and sharing.
- Promote data literacy and governance awareness across the organization.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, Data Analytics, or related field
- Master's degree is an advantage
Experience
- 5–8 years of experience in data governance, data management, data quality, or related roles
- Proven experience implementing data governance frameworks or programs
- Experience working with cross-functional teams (IT, Compliance, Operations, Analytics)
Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, metadata management, and master data concepts
- Familiarity with data privacy and regulatory requirements
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Experience with data governance or data management tools is a plus
Preferred Certifications (Nice to Have)
- DAMA-CDMP
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified Data Management Professional
- Privacy-related certifications (e.g., DPO training)
Key Success Measures
- Improved data quality scores and reduced data issues
- Compliance with data privacy and regulatory requirements
- Adoption of data governance standards across business units
- Positive audit outcomes related to data management
