Data Governance Manager

Apple, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Stock programs

Education reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Apple, Inc. is seeking a Data Governance Manager to lead data governance and quality initiatives across Places portfolio.

You will shape trusted data, enable analytics and AI ingestion, and partner with engineering for scalable governance foundations that align with business needs. In this role you will drive enterprise-wide standards, manage cross-functional programs, and communicate complex data strategies to leadership while ensuring security, compliance, and responsible AI practices.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of experience in data analytics, enterprise data strategy, and execution.
• 3+ years of specialized experience in data governance, data quality frameworks, and AI-readiness transformation.
• Proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives within large-scale organizations.
• Hands‑on experience guiding Generative AI adoption, establishing enterprise data foundations while enforcing security, compliance, and responsible AI practices.
• Robust program management capabilities, with deep expertise in risk management, prioritization, and orchestrating multiple concurrent, high‑visibility workstreams.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to translate complex technical data and AI architectures into clear business outcomes for leadership.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute a Places-wide data governance and quality strategy across multiple BUs, transforming fragmented spatial and location data into trusted, high-integrity assets.
• Define scalable data quality standards at the BU level and partner with engineering and product teams to implement a unified, enterprise-wide data glossary.
• Create proactive governance systems that monitor data integrity, data quality, and access controls with engineering partners.
• Author and implement governance playbooks that establish clear roles across teams and embed data governance in project planning.
• Foster partnerships across BUs, PMO, and Engineering to identify data challenges and manage delivery, schedules, and risk.

Skills

Years of data analytics experience

Data governance expertise

AI readiness experience

Program management

Stakeholder communication

Collaborative/people skills

Education

Degree or Certification in Business Analytics or Data Science

Job description

In Places, we don’t sit back and let things happen, we make things happen, and we do this in service to all Apple employees and customers. Our team is a diverse and nimble group that manages Apple’s retail stores, workplaces, and workplace services. We develop and manage Apple’s global real estate portfolio, lead all related capital construction projects, provide outstanding facilities and site services, develop and lead sustainability initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of all Apple facilities, including commute and renewable energy programs, and do everything we can to ensure the health and safety of all Apple personnel, facilities, and customers in our facilities around the world.Come join our Places Operations Team, connecting people, tools, and services to enable our teams to do their life’s best work. You will have a meaningful role in transforming spaces into our corporate offices and maintain the high quality services expected at Apple. Our goal is to ensure these workplaces run smoothly, so everyone at Apple can focus on what they do best. Join us, and together, we’ll make it possible for Apple’s physical spaces to reflect the same simplicity and style as our products.

Description

Imagine shaping the future of data-driven decision making across Apple’s Places portfolio. As a Data Governance Manager, you will lead initiatives that ensure our data is trusted, well-governed, and fit for purpose at scale. At Apple, your leadership will enable high-quality insights that power strategic planning, operational excellence, and long-term portfolio decisions. Join us to build the foundations that allow our spaces—and the data behind them—to reflect the simplicity, accuracy, and excellence of Apple products.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute a Places-wide data governance and quality strategy across multiple BUs, transforming fragmented spatial and location data into trusted, high-integrity assets optimized for analytics and AI ingestion.
• Define scalable data quality standards at the BU level and partner closely with engineering and product teams to implement and operationalize a unified, enterprise-wide data glossary.
• Create proactive governance systems that continuously monitor data integrity, data quality, and access controls, collaborating directly with engineering partners through technical execution.
• Author and implement organizational governance playbooks that establish clear roles and responsibilities across teams, ensuring data governance standards are embedded into end-to-end project planning, execution, and delivery.
• Foster and maintain strong partnerships across BUs, PMO, and Engineering teams to identify critical data challenges, align on priorities, and manage day-to-day program delivery, schedules, and risk mitigation.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of experience in data analytics, enterprise data strategy, and execution
• 3+ years of specialized experience in data governance, data quality frameworks, and AI-readiness transformation.
• Proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives within large-scale organizations.
• Hands‑on experience guiding Generative AI adoption, establishing enterprise data foundations while enforcing security, compliance, and responsible AI practices.
• Robust program management capabilities, with deep expertise in risk management, prioritization, and orchestrating multiple concurrent, high‑visibility workstreams.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to translate complex technical data and AI architectures into clear business outcomes for leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success leading digital transformations and data platform modernizations, and scalable governance workflows.
• Degree or Certification in Business Analytics, Data Science, or an equivalent data discipline.
• Experience partnering closely with Engineering teams to operationalize governance through technology and platforms.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on leadership and execution.
• Thinks critically and creatively about how to regularly improve process and operations.
• A born collaborator, able to thrive in ambiguity.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $126,600 and $190,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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