Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Business, Analytics, or related field, or equivalent experience
7+ years in data governance, management, quality, or analytics
Knowledge of data catalogs, lineage, quality management, and enterprise data definitions
Experience translating governance policies into practical processes
Proven ability to establish accountability across teams
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Prior leadership or people-management experience
Responsibilities
Develop and implement enterprise data-governance standards and processes
Establish practices for data ownership, stewardship, and quality
Partner with leaders to define key data and quality expectations
Lead onboarding of priority data domains into the governance program
Manage data-catalog workflows and encourage organizational adoption
Track data-quality issues and governance metrics
Set team priorities and hold members accountable
Support cross-functional planning and continuous improvement efforts
Evaluate emerging data and AI practices for business use
Lead pilot programs to scale governance capabilities
Manage and develop a small team
Benefits
Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits
Full-time employment
Onsite work model 4 to 5 days a week
Opportunity to lead and shape data governance initiatives
Engagement with cross-functional teams and emerging technologies
Full Job Description
Key Details
Compensation: $160,000 - $170,000 with potential Bonus
Location: Arlington, TX
Work Model: ONSITE 4 to 5 Days a week
Benefits: Are eligible to enroll in benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
Employment Type: Full Time
Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; our client will not sponsor applicants for work visas now or in the future
We are seeking an experienced Data Governance Manager to build and lead an enterprise data-governance program. This role will establish practical standards and processes that improve data ownership, quality, consistency, accessibility, and responsible use across the organization.
The ideal candidate can translate governance principles into scalable operating practices, build strong partnerships across business and technology teams, and introduce structure without creating unnecessary barriers.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement enterprise data-governance standards and operating processes
Establish practices for data ownership, stewardship, quality, metadata, lineage, classification, and issue resolution
Partner with business and technology leaders to define key data, business terminology, performance measures, and quality expectations
Lead the onboarding of priority data domains and data products into the governance program
Manage data-catalog and governance workflows while encouraging adoption across the organization
Track data-quality issues, ownership gaps, governance metrics, and remediation progress
Set team priorities, assign responsibilities, and hold team members accountable for results
Support cross-functional planning, architecture, risk, operational-readiness, and continuous-improvement efforts
Evaluate emerging data, analytics, and AI practices for practical business use
Lead pilot programs and help scale successful governance capabilities
Manage and develop a small team
Maintain professional and ethical business practices
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Business, Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
7+ years of experience in data governance, data management, data quality, metadata management, analytics, or a related discipline
Working knowledge of data catalogs, lineage, quality management, stewardship, classification, privacy, and enterprise data definitions
Experience translating governance policies into practical operating processes
Experience establishing accountability across business and technical teams
Strong communication, stakeholder-management, and relationship-building skills
Ability to work independently, take ownership, and deliver results in a changing environment
Prior leadership or people-management experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with enterprise data platforms, transformation tools, data catalogs, lineage solutions, business-intelligence platforms, or comparable technologies
Familiarity with data contracts, privacy requirements, and responsible data-use practices
Experience working in a large, complex, or distributed organization
Experience building or expanding a data-governance program
Experience launching new data capabilities, products, or operating models
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today. We're actively interviewing and excited to meet you.
