You Are:

You are a Data Strategy & Governance Manager who leads the design and operationalization of enterprise data governance frameworks. You know that trusted analytics and AI start with well-managed data, and you can translate data strategy into governance operating models that business and technology stakeholders will actually adopt. You are equally comfortable authoring a data policy, standing up a governance council, and driving the rollout of cataloging and lineage tooling across a regulated enterprise.

The Work:

• Lead enterprise data governance design - design and operationalize governance frameworks spanning data ownership, stewardship, data quality standards, metadata management, and policy enforcement.
• Translate strategy into operating models - partner with business and technology stakeholders to convert data strategy into actionable, adoptable governance operating models that enable trusted, well-managed data for analytics and AI.
• Establish governance structures - stand up governance councils, define data classification and access policies, and embed decision rights and accountability across the organization.
• Drive governance tooling adoption - select and roll out cataloging, lineage, and data quality tooling (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Microsoft Purview) and drive real adoption, not shelfware.
• Ensure regulatory and privacy alignment - make certain governance frameworks meet regulatory, privacy, and compliance requirements relevant to the client's industry.
• Manage delivery and stakeholders - lead governance workstreams, manage cross-functional teams, and maintain trusted relationships with data owners, stewards, and leadership.

Travel may be required for this role, varying from 0 to 80% depending on business need and client requirements.

Here's What You Need

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in data management, data governance, or a data strategy role
• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing and operationalizing data governance frameworks and operating models (stewardship, ownership, data quality, metadata management)
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with data cataloging and lineage tooling (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Microsoft Purview)
• Minimum of 5 years of high-value consulting experience or equivalent internal experience leading workstreams and meeting deadlines
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with regulatory and privacy compliance requirements in an enterprise data context
• Minimum of 1 year of experience serving utilities clients (electric, gas, or water) or in a utilities finance, controllership, or regulatory function.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years' work experience). If Associate's Degree, must have equivalent minimum 6-year work experience

Bonus Points If:

• You have a Master's degree in a relevant field
• You have Master data management (MDM) implementation experience
• You have relevant data governance or data management certifications (e.g., DAMA CDMP)

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 8/21/2026

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here: U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture

Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $94,400 to $293,800
Cleveland $87,400 to $235,000
Colorado $94,400 to $253,800
District of Columbia $100,500 to $270,300
Illinois $87,400 to $253,800
Maine $80,400 to $216,200
Maryland $94,400 to $253,800
Massachusetts $94,400 to $270,300
Minnesota $94,400 to $253,800
New York $87,400 to $293,800
New Jersey $100,500 to $293,800
Virginia $87,400 to $270,300
Washington $100,500 to $270,300