Manager, Data Management & Governance

Wipfli LLP; United States; Remote; USD 142,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in the United States seeks a Data Management and Governance Leader to establish comprehensive data management frameworks and ensure regulatory compliance across all business functions. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of data governance experience, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of regulatory requirements. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a remote work environment.

Benefits

Health plan options

401(k) savings plan

Flexible time off

Education & certification assistance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data governance or management roles.
• 5+ years of experience leading enterprise-wide data initiatives.
• Training in governance frameworks like COBIT and COSO.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data governance strategies and standards.
• Create and maintain enterprise data management policies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations including SOX and GDPR.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Tools

Data governance technology platforms

Job description

Overview

At Wipfli, people count. At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do—the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results. We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path. People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.

Responsibilities

The Data Management and Governance Leader will serve as a senior strategic contributor within the Office of the CDAO, reporting directly to the Director of Data Product Strategy & Governance. This role is responsible for establishing and executing comprehensive data management and governance frameworks that enable trusted, compliant, and accessible data across all business functions. The position focuses on building enterprise-wide data governance capabilities that support audit, tax, and advisory services, while ensuring regulatory compliance and enabling data-driven innovation throughout the firm. This role will also serve as the data strategist responsible for evaluating third party data sources for data warehouse enrichment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Enterprise Data Governance Strategy: Develops and implements comprehensive data governance strategies, policies, and standards aligned with firm-wide objectives and regulatory requirements

• Establishes and evangelizes data governance models that prioritize value creation, ensuring each data management initiative delivers measurable business impact and accelerates decision-making capabilities

• Data Policy and Standards Development: Create and maintain enterprise data management policies, standards, and procedures covering data quality, privacy, security, and lifecycle management

• Establishes data classification frameworks and taxonomies to support appropriate data handling and protection measures

• Develops data retention, archival, and disposal policies in compliance with regulatory and business requirements

• Governance Framework Implementation: Create governance workflows and approval processes for data access, usage, and modification leveraging technology solutions including catalogs, lineage tools, and policy enforcement mechanisms

• Ensure data management practices comply with relevant regulations including SOX, GDPR, CCPA, and industry-specific requirements

• Stakeholder Engagement and Change Management: Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs on data literacy, governance policies, and procedures

• Technology and Platform Strategy: Evaluate, select, and implement data governance technology platforms including data catalogs, lineage tools, and policy management systems

• Partner with data architecture and engineering teams to embed governance controls into data pipelines and platforms

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Business Administration, or related field

• Training in governance frameworks (COBIT, COSO) and regulatory compliance

• 8+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related roles with progressive responsibility

• 5+ years of experience leading enterprise-wide data initiatives and cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications in data governance or management (CDMP, DAMA, CISA, CRISC)

• Significant experience in professional services, financial services, or highly regulated industries

• Advanced knowledge of audit, tax, and advisory business processes and regulatory requirements

• Experience with data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA)

• Experience with data monetization and data product development

Benjamin Dzanic, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process. Visit hisLinkedIn page to connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bdzanic/

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Additional Details

Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please email [e-mail]

Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate\'s unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay range for this role is $142,000 to $191,000, with offers typically not made at the maximum, allowing for future salary increases. The actual salary at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws.

Individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual and Firm performance.

Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Highlights include 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans), dental and vision coverage, opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution and an Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits include firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) savings plan & profit share as well as Firm matching contribution, well-being incentive, education & certification assistance, flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, family formation benefits, cell phone reimbursement, and travel rewards. Voluntary benefit offerings include critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D. Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level and location.

"Wipfli" is the brand name under which Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC and its respective subsidiary entities provide professional services. Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC (and its subsidiary entities) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Wipfli LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Wipfli Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. Wipfli Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Job LocationsUS

Job ID 2025-7255

Category Internal IT

Remote Yes