Senior Manager, Enterprise Data Governance – Products

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the deployment of the enterprise data governance framework, which includes establishing the roadmap, milestones, dependencies, communications, change management, and transition into standard operations.

• Convert the framework into practical processes, standards, roles, responsibilities, decision-making rights, governance forums, and operational rhythms.

• Act as the long-term internal steward of the governance program, adapting the framework as business requirements evolve.

• Evaluate program effectiveness, adoption rates, and maturity; pinpoint enhancements; and uphold a multi-year roadmap.

• Establish and maintain the Data Owner and Data Steward operational model.

• Lead the Enterprise Data Governance Council and associated governance forums.

• Integrate governance responsibilities into business and system workflows.

• Apply enterprise standards for business definitions, critical data elements, ownership, stewardship, metadata, documentation, and data quality.

• Manage the enterprise business glossary, data definitions, critical data domain inventory, and governance documentation.

• Function as the business owner for data governance tools, such as Microsoft Purview.

• Create metrics for data quality, governance scorecards, maturity evaluations, and executive reports.

• Forge partnerships with business and technology leaders to promote adoption and shared accountability.

• Lead change management initiatives, including stakeholder communication, training, and reinforcement efforts.

• Provide guidance to leaders and project teams on governance issues related to system implementations, reporting, analytics, transformation projects, and enterprise initiatives.

• Advocate for enterprise data governance interests in strategic technology and business transformation endeavors.

• Manage the vision, prioritization, lifecycle, adoption, and value realization of designated enterprise data products.

• Produce data-product portfolios, charters, roadmaps, backlogs, release plans, use cases, requirements, acceptance criteria, product documentation, lifecycle decisions, and performance reports.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Data Management, Finance, or a related field.

• Over 5 years of experience in data governance, data management, business systems, business transformation, analytics, or a related discipline.

• Proven experience in implementing enterprise programs across various business functions.

• Ability to translate frameworks, strategies, or operating models into sustainable business practices.

• Strong knowledge of business data, processes, systems, reporting, analytics, enterprise technology, and governance practices.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Purview and Microsoft Fabric is preferred.

• Experience with Data Owner and Data Steward models is preferred.

• Background in ERP, CRM, project management, and financial systems is preferred.

• Knowledge of data quality measures and maturity models is preferred.

• Experience in federated or matrixed operating environments is preferred.

• Exceptional program leadership, facilitation, communication, change management, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking skills.

• Capability to influence without direct authority.

• Willingness to embrace innovation and the application of emerging technology and AI tools.

• Must possess authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible Workplace

• Employee Ownership

• Competitive Pay

• Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Collaborative Environment

• Innovative Culture

• Flexible working schedule

• Remote, hybrid, or in-office work options

• Work-life balance and separation between home and work life

• Tools necessary to be productive