Data Governance Manager

247Hire; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

247Hire is seeking a Data Governance Manager to oversee a team of senior analysts and guide complex data governance initiatives. The ideal candidate will manage daily operations, facilitate effective communication across governance forums, and ensure that projects align with the company's strategic objectives.

Strong leadership and knowledge of governance concepts like data ownership, as well as excellent problem-solving and relationship-building skills, are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading or executing data governance or stewardship programs.
• Strong knowledge of data ownership, stewardship models, metadata, and data quality.
• Ability to lead teams and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide a team of senior analysts in governance activities.
• Manage operations, prioritize efforts, and resolve roadblocks.
• Facilitate communication across governance forums and engagements.
• Review documentation and training materials for quality assurance.
• Support metadata-related activities aligning with strategic objectives.

Skills

Leadership in data governance

Knowledge of governance concepts

Analytical and problem-solving

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Job description

Data Governance Manager Responsibilities:

• Oversee and guide a team of senior analysts responsible for domain engagement and stewardship activities.
• Manage day-to-day operations, support prioritization efforts, and address any roadblocks to keep initiatives progressing smoothly.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across governance forums, work sessions, and domain engagements.
• Review governance documentation, training materials, and project artifacts to ensure quality and consistency.
• Support metadata-related activities and ensure projects align with the company's strategic objectives.

Data Governance Manager Qualifications:

• Proven experience leading or executing data governance or stewardship programs in complex organizational settings.
• Strong knowledge of governance concepts such as data ownership, stewardship models, metadata, and data quality.
• Ability to effectively lead teams and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
• Skilled at working across technical and business teams, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.