Data Governance Manager

ExlService Holdings, Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ExlService Holdings, Inc. seeks a Data Governance Manager to design, implement, and operationalise data governance capabilities that enable trusted master data across Fusion.

You will collaborate with the Data Governance Head, business stakeholders, data owners and data stewards to embed governance into day-to-day operations. You will act as a bridge between business and technology, define governance practices, coordinate stakeholders, and drive adoption as a change agent who promotes

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and operationalise data governance capabilities across Fusion.
• Collaborate with the Data Governance Head, business stakeholders, data owners and data stewards to embed governance into daily operations.
• Act as a change agent, promoting a culture of stewardship and ownership while coordinating governance activities across teams.

Job description

Role Purpose

The Data Governance Manager is responsible for supporting the design, implementation, adoption, and operationalisation of Data Governance capabilities that enable trusted master data across Fusion. Working closely with the Data Governance Head, business stakeholders, data owners, data stewards, and project teams, the role will establish minimum viable governance processes, support a light touch Fusion data governance operating model adoption, and ensure data governance activities are embedded into day-to-day business operations.

The role acts as a key liaison between business and technology teams, helping to define data governance practices, coordinate stakeholders, facilitate governance activities, and support the transition of governance capabilities into BAU operations. Beyond process delivery, the role is a genuine change agent for the organisation – a people-focused, collaborative presence who champions a culture of stewardship and ownership, and who is comfortable bringing others along on the journey rather than simply enforcing a process.