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Manager, Data Governance (Remote)

Dallas, TX · Remote

The Data Governance Manager will be responsible for establishing and leading the enterprise data governance program across the organization. This role will define governance standards, stewardship ...

PGA TOUR Superstore

Data Governance Lead

Roswell, GA · On-site

Lead change management for governance adoption - including stakeholder communications, training ... program environments. * Solid knowledge of industry-leading data quality and data protection ...

PGA TOUR Superstore

Data Governance Lead

Center, GA · On-site

Lead change management for governance adoption - including stakeholder communications, training ... program environments. * Solid knowledge of industry-leading data quality and data protection ...

Pull Skil

Data Governance Analyst

Jersey City, NJ · Remote

... program with a concentration on the data glossary and catalog Maintain and promote key data governance deliverables/assets, including data policies, data standards, and data management roles and ...

Deckers

Director, Data Governance

OR · Remote

Job Title: Director, Data Governance Reports to: Chief Digital & Data Officer Location: United ... Strong program management, organizational, and documentation skills * Proactive, detail-oriented ...

Deckers

Job Title: Director, Data Governance Reports to: Chief Digital & Data Officer Location: United ... Strong program management, organizational, and documentation skills * Proactive, detail-oriented ...

Deckers

Job Title: Director, Data Governance Reports to: Chief Digital & Data Officer Location: United ... Strong program management, organizational, and documentation skills * Proactive, detail-oriented ...

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As of Jul 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for data governance program manager in the United States is $54.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.62 and $67.07 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Data Governance Program Manager?

A Data Governance Program Manager is responsible for developing and overseeing policies, procedures, and standards that ensure the effective management, quality, security, and compliance of an organization’s data assets. They coordinate efforts across departments to implement data governance frameworks, enforce data policies, and monitor adherence to regulatory requirements. Their role often involves leading teams, managing projects, and ensuring that data is used ethically and efficiently throughout the organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Data Governance Program Manager, and why are they important?

A Data Governance Program Manager needs a solid background in data management, business analysis, and project management, often supported by a degree in information systems or a related field. Familiarity with data governance frameworks, metadata management tools, data privacy regulations, and certifications like CDMP or DAMA are typically required. Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills help ensure effective collaboration across departments. These skills are essential to establish data standards, ensure data quality, and drive organizational compliance and value from data assets.

What are the most common challenges faced by Data Governance Program Managers when implementing new data policies across an organization?

One of the most common challenges Data Governance Program Managers face is ensuring consistent adoption of new data policies across various departments, which often have different priorities and levels of data literacy. Gaining buy-in from stakeholders and securing executive support is crucial, as is communicating the value of data governance clearly. Additionally, managing change and overcoming resistance, while aligning data practices with regulatory compliance and business needs, requires strong collaboration and negotiation skills. Regular training sessions and clear documentation can help streamline the process.
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Enterprise Data Governance Manager

Enterprise Data Governance Manager

Bahwan CyberTek Inc.

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

Other

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Position Title:  Enterprise Data Governance Manager

Duration: 6 Months Contract to hire.

Location: Pittsburgh PA (Onsite)

Business Unit: Strategy and Innovation

Reports to: Director of Enterprise Data Management & Engineering

Position Overview:

·         The Manager of Enterprise Data Governance is responsible for designing, implementing, and operationalizing the bank’s enterprise‑wide data governance framework. This role ensures that client’s data assets are accurate, secure, well‑defined, and compliant with regulatory requirements such as OCC Heightened Standards, FFIEC guidelines, and privacy laws. The Manager will partner across business lines, technology, risk, and compliance to elevate data quality, maturity, stewardship, and accountability across the institution.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

·         Own and evolve the enterprise‑wide data governance framework, policies, standards, and procedures, data ownership models, and governance operation procedures to ensure consistency, regulatory compliance, and alignment with enterprise data strategy and initiatives.

·         Develop and deliver communication, training, and change management to support Data Owners, Data Stewards, and Data Custodians to embed governance culture and adoption across the organization. Lead the enterprise data governance councils or workgroups, driving alignment between Business, Technology, and Compliance stakeholders.

·         Collaborate with Business, Operations and Technology stakeholders to identify and prioritize critical data assets and critical data elements. Partner with the manager of Enterprise Data Quality to ensure alignment between data quality practices, and define best practices (delivery platforms, dashboards) to communicate measurement and monitoring.

·         Define and Maintain data stewardship structures, assuring business and technical stewards are consistently assigned for the critical data elements; driving structured processes for identifying, escalating, resolving, and preventing data issues enterprise‑wide.

·         Oversee the process for establishing business metadata management, lineage documentation, glossary accuracy, and version control across platforms.

·         Set enterprise guardrail and expectations for data lifecycle management including creation, modification, sharing retention, and archival. Oversee compliance related to privacy, retention, access, usage, classification and regulatory requirements.

·         Integrate AI and advanced analytics governance requirements, including oversight for AI‑related data use and acceptable‑use governance. Coordinate governance involvement in AI and other prioritized data related initiatives, ensuring projects follow governance standards and include the right stewards and SMES.

·         Collaborates with risk partners to ensure data governance program is integrated with the risk frameworks of the bank. Monitor and report governance KPIs and maturity, focusing on adoption and engagement, domain readiness, and metadata completion.

·         Performs other related duties and projects as assigned.

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