Data Governance Manager

Data Governance Manager Location:

Plano, TX (Hybrid)

Job Type:

Contract 2

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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