Data Governance Manager

Insight Global; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility company in El Paso is looking for a Data Governance Program Manager to lead enterprise data governance initiatives. The role involves designing governance frameworks and working with various teams to promote data literacy and alignment with business strategy. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in data governance and strong skills in data management, cloud platforms, and governance tools. The position is full-time with competitive salary and relocation package.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in data governance.
• Strong data management background.
• Ability to influence and gain consensus.

Responsibilities

• Drive the data governance roadmap and frameworks.
• Lead governance initiatives across the organization.
• Collaborate to define data standards and manage change.
• Oversee governance tool selection and vendor relationships.
• Present progress to executives.

Skills

Data governance program development

Interpersonal skills

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure)

Governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica)

Power BI

Data visualization

Data warehouse exposure

Job description

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr

Salary expectation: $90-115k with a relocation package ranging from 5k-15k

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Data Governance Program Manager

El Paso Electric is seeking a Data Governance Program Manager to lead and execute their enterprise data governance initiatives. This role will design and implement governance frameworks, policies, and tools, ensuring alignment with business strategy and fostering a data-driven culture. This candidate will work closely with executives, IT, and business teams to operationalize governance processes and convene the Data Governance Council.

DAY TO DAY

• Drive the data governance roadmap and implement frameworks, standards, and processes.
• Lead governance initiatives from the ground up and ensure adoption across the organization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define data standards and manage change effectively.
• Oversee governance tool selection and implementation; manage vendor relationships.
• Facilitate alignment meetings and present progress to executives.
• Mentor data stewards and promote data literacy across the organization.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 3–5 years of experience in data governance, including building programs from scratch.
• Strong data management background and familiarity with governance tools.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to influence and gain consensus.
• Experience working independently and managing cross-functional initiatives.
• Technical experience with: Cloud platforms (AWS or Azure)
• Governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica)
• Power BI and data visualization
• On-prem data warehouse; exposure to data lake environments.

PLUSSES

• Previous Utilities Experience

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management

Industries

• Electric Power Generation

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