Manager, Data Governance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Oversee the enterprise data governance operating model, which includes governance councils, domain working sessions, decision logs, and follow-through actions.

• Define and uphold enterprise governance standards, policies, and procedures that facilitate scalable and trustworthy analytics delivery.

• Establish governance operating rhythms and processes for cross-functional collaboration between business and technical teams.

• Provide leadership, coordination, and operational guidance for Reporting & Analytics Business Systems Analysts (BSAs), QA resources, and other data-centric analysts supporting enterprise reporting and governance initiatives.

• Create standardized processes for intake, requirements gathering, testing, documentation, and governance across analytics delivery teams.

• Enhance cross-functional collaboration and the quality of delivery by aligning governance requirements with business analysis, QA validation, and reporting development practices.

• Aid in resource prioritization, workload management, and continuous improvement within the Reporting & Analytics support functions.

• Define and manage structures for enterprise data ownership and stewardship, including clear roles, responsibilities, and decision rights across critical business domains.

• Collaborate with business leaders and technical teams to ensure accountability for the quality, consistency, and lifecycle management of enterprise data.

• Facilitate governance discussions, resolve issues, prioritize actions, and promote policy adoption among stakeholders.

• Take ownership of and maintain the enterprise business glossary and governance process, which includes:

• Standard business definitions

• Approval workflows

• Change management and version control

• Documentation standards

• Enhance the consistency of enterprise reporting by minimizing duplicate metrics and conflicting KPI definitions.

• Define governance standards for metadata management, lineage visibility, access conventions, retention policies, and certification of trusted datasets.

• Collaborate with analytics and engineering teams to improve the transparency and traceability of enterprise data assets.

• Support scalable governance practices within cloud-based analytics and lakehouse environments.

• Integrate governance requirements into delivery and agile processes to ensure governance is a standard part of execution rather than an afterthought.

• Coordinate with data quality and business stakeholders to align governance standards with monitoring, issue management, and remediation responsibilities.

• Promote consistent and governed reporting practices across Power BI, Excel, and enterprise analytics platforms.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.

• At least 6 years of experience in data governance, data management, analytics enablement, or similar enterprise data roles.

• A minimum of 1 year of demonstrated leadership experience directing or coordinating Business Systems Analysts (BSAs), QA resources, or analytics support teams within enterprise reporting or analytics environments.

• Proven experience in designing and implementing enterprise governance programs, operating models, and governance cadences.

• Strong understanding of:

• Data stewardship and ownership models

• Business glossary management

• Metadata and lineage concepts

• Data lifecycle management

• Governance controls and standards

• Experience enhancing the consistency of enterprise reporting and KPI definitions through structured governance practices.

• Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management abilities across business and technical teams.

• Capability to write clear, actionable, and implementable governance standards and policies.

• Experience incorporating governance into agile delivery and operational processes.

• Familiarity with cloud-based analytics ecosystems and modern data platforms.

• Excellent organizational and facilitation skills.

• Collaborative and highly effective communicator.

• Detail-oriented with a strong operational discipline.

• Ability to influence without direct authority.

• Pragmatic and focused on execution.

• Strong balance between governance, enablement, and business partnership.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability.

• Competitive Compensation.

• Training and development programs.

• Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages.

• Collaborative and vibrant culture.

• Work-life balance and generous paid time off.