Enterprise Data Governance Leader (Hybrid/Remote)

Ally; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ally Financial is seeking an experienced Enterprise Data Governance Manager to drive the execution of the enterprise data governance program across multiple Lines of Business. This role will lead gap management, oversee multi-year implementations, and partner closely with business stakeholders to ensure governance standards are met and testing frameworks are in place.

The ideal candidate brings a strong mix of data governance, program execution, risk discipline, and cross-functional leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Communications, Mathematics or related field.
• 5+ years in data governance, data management, program management, or related fields.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience.
• Experience with gap assessments, remediation tracking, and QC/testing processes.
• Ability to lead through influence across multiple stakeholders and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate project managers to keep wave implementations on track.
• Manage dependencies, risks, and issues for phased rollout of the enterprise data governance program.
• Lead the enterprise data governance gap management process across Business Lines and Corporate Functions.
• Serve as Product Owner for the Enterprise Data Governance Gap Portal, defining vision, roadmap, backlog, and enhancement priorities.
• Drive root-cause analysis and improve governance training and communications through gap insights.
• Design and implement a sample-based testing and monitoring program to validate governance requirements.
• Use testing results to drive continuous improvement of standards and processes.
• Provide executive-level communications, presentations, and recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data governance knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Communications, Mathematics or a related field

Job description

Ally Financial is seeking an experienced Enterprise Data Governance Manager to drive the execution of the enterprise data governance program across multiple Lines of Business. This role will lead gap management, oversee multi-year implementations, and partner closely with business stakeholders to ensure governance standards are met and testing frameworks are in place.

The ideal candidate brings a strong mix of data governance, program execution, risk discipline, and cross-functional leadership