Data Governance Manager
Location: Plano, TX (Hybrid)
Job Type: Contract 2 Hire
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Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Data Governance Manager to lead enterprise data governance initiatives and help establish strong data management practices across the organization. The ideal candidate will drive data quality, compliance, governance standards, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure data is accurate, secure, and aligned with business objectives.
This role will work closely with business stakeholders, data owners, analytics teams, compliance teams, and IT leadership to develop and maintain an effective data governance framework.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement enterprise-wide data governance frameworks, policies, and standards
Establish and manage data quality, data stewardship, metadata, and data lineage processes
Collaborate with business and technical teams to define data ownership and governance accountability
Ensure compliance with regulatory and security requirements including GDPR, CCPA, and internal governance policies
Lead initiatives around master data management (MDM) and data lifecycle management
Monitor data governance KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Support audit, risk, and compliance activities related to enterprise data management
Work closely with analytics and reporting teams to improve data accuracy and accessibility
Implement and manage governance tools such as Collibra, Microsoft Purview, or Informatica
Facilitate governance councils, stakeholder meetings, and executive reporting
Create and maintain documentation related to governance standards, policies, and procedures
Partner with cloud and engineering teams supporting platforms such as Snowflake, Azure, AWS, and enterprise databases
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field
7+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or data quality roles
Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and best practices
Experience with data catalog, metadata, and governance tools
Strong knowledge of SQL, databases, and data integration concepts
Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Experience working in Agile environments
Preferred Qualifications
Banking or financial services industry experience
Experience with regulatory and compliance environments
Familiarity with BI and reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau
Knowledge of master data management (MDM) solutions
Relevant certifications in data governance or cloud technologies
Skills
Data Governance
Data Quality Management
Metadata & Data Lineage
Data Stewardship
Compliance & Risk Management
Master Data Management (MDM)
SQL & Data Analytics
Cloud Data Platforms
Stakeholder Management
Documentation & Process Improvement
Leadership & Communication Skills
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