Manager - Data Governance

Central Hudson; Poughkeepsie (AR); Presencial; USD 127 000 - 196 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

401(k) match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Wellness reimbursement

Paid holidays

Resumo da oferta

Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation is seeking a Manager – Data Governance to lead the design, implementation, and operation of the enterprise data governance program. You will establish policies, standards, and processes that ensure data is accurate, secure, and trusted across the organization.

You will build and maintain the data catalog and data dictionary, define lifecycle controls, onboard data owners and stewards, and partner with Business, Analytics, and Cyber teams to drive

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in information-related field with 5+ years designing data governance programs and operating models.
• Experience with data governance platforms such as Purview, Collibra, or Alation.
• Knowledge of data quality, metadata management, lifecycle governance, and data dictionary concepts.
• Ability to establish data owner/steward accountability and drive cross-functional alignment.
• Strong communication, documentation, and project-management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Designs and builds the enterprise data governance framework, including operating models, policies, standards, and processes.
• Establishes the enterprise data catalog, data dictionary, and data inventory as authoritative sources for data asset definitions.
• Defines governance processes for data creation, classification, management, and lifecycle.
• Onboards and enables data owners and stewards through training and accountability frameworks.
• Assesses integrations for governance gaps and enforces data integrity across systems.
• Develops data quality controls, metrics, and dashboards to monitor data health.
• Partners with Business, Application Services, Analytics, and Cyber teams to prioritize governance initiatives.
• Supports analytics with governed, trusted data for reporting and decision-making.
• Defines and enforces enterprise data standards and naming conventions.
• Establishes AI governance with policy and registry considerations.

Conhecimentos

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Independent initiative

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

Ferramentas

Microsoft Purview

Collibra

Alation

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with substantial company match
• Life and travel insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Paid holidays and vacation

What is a Manager – Data Governance?

The Manager – Data Governance leads the design, implementation, and operationalization of the enterprise data and AI governance program. This role establishes governance frameworks that define how data is created, managed, protected, and trusted across the organization. Responsibilities include data quality, lifecycle management, cataloging, inventory management, data dictionary development, owner and steward enablement, and governance controls that ensure data integrity across systems and integrations. The Manager partners closely with Business, Application Services, Analytics, and Cyber teams to align, standardize, and govern enterprise data assets.

What does a Manager – Data Governance do?

• Designs and builds the enterprise data governance framework, including operating models, policies, standards, and processes
• Establishes and maintains the enterprise data catalog, data dictionary, and data inventory as authoritative sources for data asset definitions
• Defines governance processes for the creation, classification, management, protection, and lifecycle of data assets
• Identifies, onboards, and enables data owners and stewards through training, accountability frameworks, and governance best practices
• Assesses application integrations for governance gaps and enforces data integrity, consistency, and standardization across systems
• Develops data quality controls, metrics, and dashboards to measure, monitor, and improve data health across business domains
• Partners with Business, Application Services, Analytics, and Cyber teams to prioritize governance initiatives based on risk and business value
• Supports Analytics with governed, trusted, and fit-for-purpose data for reporting, insights, and decision-making
• Defines and enforces enterprise-wide data standards, naming conventions, and governance policies
• Establish AI governance – sanctioned model/ tool registry, AI use‑case intake and acceptable‑use policy with Cyber and Enterprise Architecture
• Builds and manages the data and AI governance roadmap, including milestones, quick wins, and long‑term maturity objectives
• Provides support for storm restoration efforts

What does it take to be a Manager – Data Governance?

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Data Science, or a closely related field, and 5+ years of experience designing and implementing data governance programs, frameworks, and operating models.
• Experience with data governance and data catalog platforms such as Microsoft Purview, Collibra, or Alation
• Experience with data quality principles, metrics, controls, and governance tooling
• Experience establishing and supporting data owner and data steward accountability models
• Strong understanding of data lifecycle management, metadata management, and data governance best practices
• Ability to translate governance concepts for both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Ability to build cross‑functional alignment and influence stakeholders across multiple business areas
• Strong analytical, organizational, documentation, and communication skills
• Detail‑oriented self‑starter with the ability to operate independently in a greenfield environment
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred:

• Data governance or data management certification (CDMP, DAMA‑DMBOK)
• Familiarity with AI governance and responsible‑AI frameworks
• Experience working in the utility industry or other highly regulated environments

Pay range: $126,500 - $196,100

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, arrest or conviction record, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy‑related condition, domestic violence victim status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance employment in individuals who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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