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Exelixis

Clinical Data Management Director

Alameda, CA · On-site

The Clinical Data Management (CDM) Director is a highly experienced and influential leader with expert knowledge of Clinical Data Management concepts and processes. This position is accountable for ...

Ventura Foods

Director Master Data Management

Irvine, CA · On-site

$143K - $228K/yr

The Director - MDM COE is responsible for establishing and leading the enterprise Master Data Management capability across the organization. This role will define governance frameworks, drive ...

Ventura Foods

Director Master Data Management

Irvine, CA · On-site +1

$143K - $228K/yr

The Director - MDM COE is responsible for establishing and leading the enterprise Master Data Management capability across the organization. This role will define governance frameworks, drive ...

Exelixis

Clinical Data Management Director

Alameda, CA · On-site

The Clinical Data Management (CDM) Director is a highly experienced and influential leader with expert knowledge of Clinical Data Management concepts and processes. This position is accountable for ...

Ventura Foods

Director Master Data Management

Irvine, CA · On-site +1

$143K - $228K/yr

The Director - MDM COE is responsible for establishing and leading the enterprise Master Data Management capability across the organization. This role will define governance frameworks, drive ...

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How much do director data management jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for director data management in California is $152,845.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $108,600.00 and $187,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Data Management vs Data Analyst?

AspectDirector Data ManagementData Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Data Science, IT, or related field; often with leadership experienceBachelor's in Statistics, Data Science, or related field; often entry to mid-level experience
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership, overseeing data teams, managing data governanceData collection, analysis, reporting, supporting decision-making
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in large corporations, tech, finance, healthcareCommon across industries for data-driven roles

The main difference is that a Director Data Management focuses on strategic oversight, data governance, and leading data teams, while a Data Analyst primarily handles data analysis, reporting, and supporting business decisions. The Director role involves higher-level management and planning, whereas Data Analysts execute specific data tasks.

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Infographic showing various Director Data Management job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $152,845 per year, or $73.5 per hour.

Director, Data Management

Smartwork IT Services

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

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Job Title: Director, Data Management

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid 3 Days Onsite)
Duration: 5+ Months (Contract-to-Hire)

Job Description

We are looking for a Director, Data Management with strong hands-on experience in AWS Redshift, Informatica IDMC, and Enterprise Data Warehousing. The ideal candidate will lead enterprise data engineering, data governance, and AI-driven data initiatives while remaining technically involved.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead enterprise Data Warehouse and Data Engineering initiatives.
  • Design and optimize AWS Redshift data warehouse solutions.
  • Build scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Informatica IDMC and cloud technologies.
  • Develop and maintain ODS, EDW, Data Lakes, and Data Marts.
  • Implement Data Governance, Data Lineage, Data Catalog, and Data Quality frameworks.
  • Optimize SQL performance and large-scale data processing.
  • Build and support CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub.
  • Work with Python for automation and data engineering tasks.
  • Partner with business, compliance, and security teams to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Lead AI-driven data management initiatives and mentor engineering teams.

Required Skills

  • 10+ years of Data Engineering/Data Warehouse experience.
  • 5+ years of technical leadership experience.
  • Strong hands-on experience with:
    • AWS Redshift
    • Informatica IDMC
    • Cloud ETL/ELT
    • SQL Performance Tuning
    • Data Modeling
    • Data Governance
    • Data Lineage & Metadata Management
    • Data Quality Frameworks
    • Python
    • Jenkins / GitHub CI/CD
  • Experience with AWS or Azure Cloud.
  • Knowledge of SOC2, PCI DSS, or similar compliance standards.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Preferred Skills

  • Financial Services / FinTech experience.
  • Azure Data Engineer or other Cloud Certifications.
  • Experience with AI/Generative AI implementations in Data Engineering.

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