Senior Manager Data Governance & Value Realization

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc.; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. in Metairie, LA, is seeking a Senior Manager Data Governance & Value Realization to lead enterprise data governance, stewardship, quality, and compliance initiatives.

You will partner with IT and business units to implement governance processes that drive operational efficiency and measurable business value. The role requires 8+ years in data governance or related fields, with at least 3 years in leadership, and a master's degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information management, information systems, business, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in data governance, data management, information management, or related disciplines.
• 3+ years of leadership experience.
• Master’s degree in Information Management, Business Administration, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the enterprise data governance framework, operating model, and governance roadmap.
• Establish policies, standards, and processes for data quality, stewardship, ownership, metadata, and lifecycle management.
• Define and operationalize data ownership and stewardship responsibilities across business domains.
• Lead enterprise data quality initiatives, including monitoring, remediation, and issue management processes.
• Oversee implementation of data cataloging, metadata management, and business glossary capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual, and cybersecurity requirements including ITAR, NIST, and applicable data protection standards.
• Partner with Architecture, Engineering, Analytics, and AI teams to embed governance standards into enterprise solutions.
• Establish governance metrics and reporting to monitor adoption, compliance, and business value.
• Drive measurable value realization for data initiatives through adoption tracking, ROI analysis, and operational impact measurement.
• Facilitate governance councils, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional alignment.
• Support change management and organizational adoption of governance practices.
• Lead and develop governance and data stewardship resources as the function mature.

Skills

Data governance

Azure data

ROI measurement

Governance certifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Management/IS/Engineering/related

Master’s degree in Information Management/Business or related

Tools

Data catalog platforms

Job description

For nearly a century, Bollinger Shipyards has created a legacy as a leading designer and builder of high-performance marine vessels. We are renowned for delivering top-quality construction, manufacturing, and repair services with a commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Manager Data Governance & Value Realization with at least 8 years of experience in data governance, data management, information management, or related disciplines. The candidate will be responsible for establishing enterprise-wide data governance, stewardship, quality, compliance, and value realization practices across Bollinger Shipyards. This role ensures enterprise data is trusted, secure, consistently defined, and aligned to measurable business outcomes. The position partners across IT and business functions to implement practical governance processes that support operational efficiency, compliance obligations, analytics enablement, and enterprise decision-making.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Information Systems, Business, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in data governance, data management, information management, or related disciplines
• 3+ years of leadership experience
• Proven experience implementing enterprise data governance programs at scale
• Strong understanding of data quality, metadata management, master data, and stewardship practices
• Master’s degree in Information Management, Business Administration, or related discipline

SKILLS

• Experience with data catalog and governance platforms
• Familiarity with Azure data and analytics ecosystems
• Experience measuring ROI and operational impact of technology or data initiatives
• Relevant governance or data management certifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and lead the enterprise data governance framework, operating model, and governance roadmap
• Establish policies, standards, and processes for data quality, stewardship, ownership, metadata, and lifecycle management
• Define and operationalize data ownership and stewardship responsibilities across business domains
• Lead enterprise data quality initiatives, including monitoring, remediation, and issue management processes
• Oversee implementation of data cataloging, metadata management, and business glossary capabilities
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual, and cybersecurity requirements including ITAR, NIST, and applicable data protection standards
• Partner with Architecture, Engineering, Analytics, and AI teams to embed governance standards into enterprise solutions
• Establish governance metrics and reporting to monitor adoption, compliance, and business value
• Drive measurable value realization for data initiatives through adoption tracking, ROI analysis, and operational impact measurement
• Facilitate governance councils, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional alignment
• Support change management and organizational adoption of governance practices
• Lead and develop governance and data stewardship resources as the function mature