Data Governance Manager - Remote Nationwide

UnitedHealth Group; Irvine (CA); Remote; USD 89,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Data Governance Manager, where you will lead crucial initiatives to ensure data integrity and quality. In this role, you will implement governance frameworks, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and develop metrics to measure the effectiveness of governance efforts. This innovative firm values diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive environment where your contributions can make a significant impact on health outcomes. Enjoy the flexibility of telecommuting while tackling challenging projects that advance health equity and drive meaningful change.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Incentive and Recognition Programs

Equity Stock Purchase

401k Contribution

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data governance and management.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain data governance policies and best practices.
• Lead and manage day-to-day execution of assigned governance projects.

Skills

Data Governance

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

SQL

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Databricks

Collibra

Informatica

Alation

Job description

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Seeking a Data Governance Managerto drive key governance initiatives, oversee data policies, and ensure the integrity, quality, and security of data across our organization. The ideal candidate will have strongproject management, analytical, and communication skills, along with the ability to collaborate effectively across IT, business and product.

This role requiresa strong background in data governance and management, knowledge of SQL or preliminary coding skills, and the ability todefine success metricsthat measure the impact of governance initiatives.

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Execute Governance Frameworks – Implement and maintaindata governance policies, procedures, and best practicesas directed by the Director of Data Gov. to ensure data quality, consistency, security, and compliance
• Drive Governance Projects – Lead and manage day-to-day execution of assigned projects, set clear objectives, track progress, and report status updates to leadership
• Support Success Metrics – Develop and maintain dashboards, KPI to measure data governance effectiveness and surface insights to the team
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally – Coordinate withIT, business, operations and product teamsto execute on governance tasks aligned to cross-functional objectives outlined
• Monitor & Improve Data Quality – Partner with data stewards and owners to implementdata quality controls, metadata management, and data lineage tracking
• Support Access & Compliance – Ensure compliance withdata privacy and regulatory requirements(e.g., HIPPA, CCPA) and manage contract-based access control frameworks
• Educate & Advocate – Provide training to stakeholders, promoting a culture of data stewardship and accountability
• Stay Ahead of Trends – Keep up with evolving data governance methodologies, tools, and regulatory changes, recommending process enhancements as needed

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• 8 + yearsof experience indata governance, data management, or related fields
• 8+ years of experience indata governance principles, frameworks (e.g., DAMA DMBOK, DGI), and regulatory compliance
• 5+ years of experience in SQL or preliminary coding to support data validation and governance automation
• 5+ years of experience in strong project management, including handling multiple initiatives simultaneously
• 5+ years of experience defining meaningful success metrics and tracking progress
• 5+ years of experience translating business needs intoscalable governance solutions
• Ability to work standard daytime hours in the Pacific time zone

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience withdata governance tools(e.g.,Databricks, Collibra, Informatica, Alation)

Soft Skills:

• Excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills to engage and influence cross-functional teams

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

The salary range for this role is $89,800to $176,700annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Application Deadline:This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Groupis a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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