SENIOR MANAGER DATA GOVERNANCE & VALUE REALIZATION (FULLY REMOTE)

your Jared; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards is seeking a Senior Manager Data Governance & Value Realization to establish enterprise-wide governance, stewardship, and data quality programs. You will partner with IT and business units to ensure trusted data, secure practices, and measurable business value through governance initiatives.

The role demands 8+ years in data governance with leadership experience, and a track record of implementing governance programs at scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• 8+ years in data governance/related disciplines.
• 3+ years in leadership roles.
• Experience implementing enterprise data governance at scale.
• Strong knowledge of data quality, metadata, master data, stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the enterprise data governance framework and roadmap.
• Define policies for data quality, stewardship, metadata, and lifecycle management.
• Lead data ownership and stewardship across business domains.
• Drive data quality initiatives, monitoring and remediation processes.
• Oversee data cataloging, metadata management, and business glossary adoption.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and cybersecurity requirements (ITAR, NIST).
• Collaborate with Architecture, Engineering, Analytics, and AI teams to embed governance.
• Establish governance metrics and reporting to show adoption and value.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Leadership

Enterprise governance

Data quality

Metadata management

Master data

Stewardship

Education

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

Master’s degree in Information Management/Business Administration

Tools

Data catalog platforms

Azure data & analytics

Governance 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 in manufacturing, industrial, defense, or highly regulated environments
• 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 practicesLead and develop governance and data stewardship resources as the function mature

WHY BOLLINGER?

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Fully Remote Position
• Career Development
• Cutting-Edge Projects
• Positive Work Environment & Company Values

Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.