Data Governance Program Manager

Consumers Credit Union

$103K — $165K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Information Systems, Data Management, etc.)
  • 5+ years of experience in data governance and management, or 7+ years of relevant experience without a degree
  • 2+ years of experience in the credit union or financial services sector preferred
  • CDMP certification is preferred
  • Ability to influence and lead across teams without direct authority
  • Experience collaborating with both technical and business teams
  • Knowledge of data governance tools and regulatory standards including GDPR and CCPA

Responsibilities

  • Lead and advance the Enterprise Data Governance Program alongside executive leadership
  • Design and scale governance operating models and data practices
  • Develop and enforce regulatory-compliant governance policies and standards
  • Partner with leaders to establish data ownership and accountability roles
  • Define KPIs for measuring governance program effectiveness and data quality
  • Oversee implementation and use of data governance technologies
  • Collaborate with cross-functional departments on data protection practices
  • Promote data literacy and governance principles through training and communication initiatives

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance effective from hire date
  • 401(k) savings plan eligibility at any time
  • Automatic enrollment in pension plan after six months and 1,000 hours of service
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Life insurance and additional benefits available
Full Job Description
Location/Schedule
  • Hybrid schedule. 2 days/week required at our corporate office in Lake Forest, IL. Must be flexible to be onsite more based on business needs.
  • Local Northern IL/Southeast WI candidates only!

What You'll Do
  • Lead the Enterprise Data Governance Program
    Partner with the Vice President of Enterprise Data Services to define and advance the governance vision, including establishing and chairing the Data Governance Council, defining roles, and ensuring accountability across the organization.
  • Build & Scale Governance Capabilities
    Design and mature governance operating models, processes, roadmaps, and tools that enable consistent, scalable data practices across all business units.
  • Establish Governance Standards & Compliance
    Develop and enforce policies, standards, and procedures aligned with regulatory requirements (NCUA, GLBA, GDPR, CCPA) and industry best practices.
  • Drive Data Ownership & Accountability
    Partner with business leaders to define data domains and assign data owners, stewards, and trustees-embedding clear accountability throughout the data lifecycle.
  • Measure & Improve Program Effectiveness
    Define KPIs, monitor data quality and governance maturity, and provide executive-level reporting with actionable insights for continuous improvement.
  • Enable Data Governance Technology
    Lead implementation and adoption of governance tools, including data cataloging, metadata management, lineage mapping, and business glossary development.
  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally
    Partner with IT, Information Security, Risk, Compliance, and Legal to ensure proper data classification, quality, and protection of sensitive member data.
  • Promote a Data-Driven Culture
    Champion data governance and data-as-a-product principles through training, communication, and partnership with Learning & Development to increase data literacy across the credit union.

What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in data governance, data management. 7+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
  • 2+ years of experience within a credit union or financial services environment- preferred
  • CDMP certification preferred
  • Strong ability to influence and lead without direct authority. You'll lead the charge on getting the business areas on board with data ownership.
  • Experience defining data and working across business and with technical teams
  • Knowledge of data governance tools, metadata, and data quality frameworks
  • Familiarity with regulatory environments and data privacy standards
  • A passion for making data understandable, usable, and trusted

Compensation

The annual salary range for this role is $103,391 to $165,428. This role is eligible for an annual bonus opportunity. A specific salary offer considers factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Consumers Credit Union provides eligible employees an opportunity to participate in our medical (High Deductible, HMO and PPO), dental, vision, spending accounts, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance and other plans effective date of hire. You will be eligible to participate in the 401(k) savings plan at any time. You will be automatically enrolled in the pension plan following six months of employment and 1,000 hours of service and reaching age 20.

For more information about benefit offerings, please visit our careers page: https://www.myconsumers.org/about/what-we-do/careers

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