Senior Manager, EDT Enterprise Governance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee the implementation of the Enterprise Data Governance operating model across the U.S.

• Convert enterprise data policies, decision authorities, ownership and stewardship, data quality governance, and governance routines into uniform practices throughout U.S. businesses and functions.

• Promote adherence to and execution of enterprise standards.

• Enhance the network of U.S. Data Stewards and Business Data Partners.

• Raise risks, exceptions, and decisions through the appropriate enterprise governance channels.

• Onboard designated domains by verifying Domain Owners and Data Owners, establishing steward coverage, and addressing ownership gaps.

• Conduct bi-weekly Domain Working Groups to collaboratively design CDEs, definitions, quality rules, and golden-record rules for Owner approval.

• Apply enterprise policy and the four-tier classification standard at the domain level.

• Prepare decisions and exception requests for the Data Governance Board.

• Foster adoption through training, communications, community engagement, and quarterly value-driven business reviews.

• Direct requests and issues using the shared classification rubric to ensure each item reaches a responsible owner.

• Assist with day-one M&A data governance for U.S. acquisitions.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Business, or a related discipline.

• At least 10 years of experience in data governance, data management, or a data role that interacts with business.

• Proven track record of facilitating cross-functional working groups and promoting adoption without direct authority.

• Practical knowledge of data ownership, stewardship, classification, and data quality practices.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with senior business stakeholders.

• Candidates based in the Eastern or Central time zones are preferred.

• A Master's degree is preferred.

• Experience in commercial, finance, or supply chain roles within a global manufacturing or medical device company is preferred.

• Familiarity with Informatica CDGC or a similar catalog and glossary platform is preferred.

• Change management certification is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexibility to work remotely.

• 10% travel allowance and travel arrangements for the role.