MGM Resorts International

Senior Manager, Data Governance - Corporate

MGM Resorts International • $120K — $145K *
Las Vegas, NV 89110In-Person
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field
  • 7+ years of experience in Data management, analytics, or engineering, with 3+ years in Data Governance leadership
  • Hands-on experience with Alation or Databricks Unity Catalog
  • Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and methodologies
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams
  • Exceptional communication skills, translating technical concepts into business terms

Responsibilities

  • Chair and manage the Data Governance Council for cross-functional data policies
  • Define and enforce data governance policies for quality, security, and compliance
  • Develop multi-year roadmap for data governance aligned with organizational strategy
  • Establish and manage a Data Stewardship program across departments
  • Promote data accountability and literacy through education and communication
  • Resolve complex data quality and governance issues
  • Oversee operational management of data intelligence platforms like Alation
  • Lead data governance within Databricks Unity Catalog with access controls and data lineage tracking
  • Collaborate with IT teams for integrated governance tools in data architecture

Benefits

  • Wellness incentive programs for physical and mental health
  • Company discounts on hotels, food, retail, and entertainment
  • Free parking on and off shift
  • Health & Income Protection benefits for eligible employees
  • Professional and personal development opportunities, including community volunteerism
Full Job Description
Las Vegas, Nevada

THE JOB:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Manager of Data Governance to lead our enterprise-wide data governance and metadata management initiatives. In this role, you will be responsible for defining, operationalizing, and scaling data governance frameworks, policies, and standards. You will lead the Data Governance Council, drive data stewardship across business and technical domains, and own the strategic deployment of metadata platforms, such as Alation and Databricks Unity Catalog. The ideal candidate is a champion for data intelligence who can bridge the gap between IT and business, ensuring our data assets are discoverable, trusted, secure, and fully leveraged to drive business value.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:
  • Data Governance Council: Chair and manage the enterprise Data Governance Council. Facilitate cross-functional alignment on data policies, prioritization of governance initiatives, and conflict resolution regarding data definitions and ownership.
  • Policy Development: Define, implement, and enforce data governance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure data quality, security, privacy, and regulatory compliance.
  • Roadmap & Strategy: Develop and execute a multi-year data governance and metadata management roadmap aligned with the broader Data Insights organizational strategy.
  • Stewardship Program Management: Establish and mature a robust Data Stewardship program. Identify, onboard, and train business and technical data stewards across various departments.
  • Culture & Literacy: Drive a culture of data accountability and data literacy. Promote the adoption of governance practices and tools through continuous education, communication, and change management.
  • Issue Resolution: Serve as the primary escalation point for complex data quality and governance issues, working with stewards to implement root-cause solutions.
  • Technology Platform Ownership: Oversee the enterprise adoption and operational management of the Alation data intelligence platform or similar tool. Drive metadata curation, data dictionary completeness, and utilize its AI capabilities to enhance data discovery.
  • Unity Catalog Integration: Lead governance strategies within Databricks Unity Catalog, ensuring proper access controls, data lineage tracking, and seamless integration between Unity Catalog and our broader metadata ecosystem.
  • Architecture Collaboration: Partner with Data Engineering and IT teams to ensure governance tools are seamlessly integrated into the data architecture and that automated governance checks are embedded in data pipelines.


THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
  • Has a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Have 7+ Years of prior relevant experience in Data management, data analytics, or data engineering, with at least 3+ years in a dedicated Data Governance leadership role
  • Platform Expertise: Proven, hands-on experience managing and scaling in a complex enterprise environment is required. Alation and/or Databricks Unity Catalog experience
  • Governance Frameworks: Deep understanding of data governance frameworks, data stewardship models, master data management (MDM), and data quality methodologies
  • Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to build and lead a Data Governance Council, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and drive consensus without direct authority
  • Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical data concepts into clear business terms


THE PERKS & BENEFITS:
  • Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally.
  • Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more.
  • Free parking on and off shift.
  • Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees).
  • Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community.

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About MGM Resorts International

MGM offers building operations, building maintenance, facilities management, lease administration, property accounting, financial reporting, contract management, and construction management services. They manage multifamily market-rate housing for property owners and residents.

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Learn more about MGM Resorts International
Size
42,000 employees
Market Cap
$12.9 billion
Industry
Hospitality & Recreation
Net Income
-$1 billion
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+0.4%
Revenue
$5.1 billion
NASDAQ
MGM
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