CrawlJobs Logo

Manager, Data Governance

https://www.roberthalf.com Logo

Robert Half

Location Icon

Location:
United States , Philadelphia

Category Icon
Category:
IT - Administration

Job Type Icon

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary Icon

Salary:

Not provided
Save Job
Save Icon
Apply Position

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Manager, Data Governance to lead enterprise data governance efforts for a higher education organization in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This role will shape the framework, policies, and operating model that improve data quality, accountability, and compliance across departments. The ideal candidate brings deep experience guiding governance programs in complex environments and can connect technical data issues to practical institutional impact.

Job Responsibility:

  • Create and maintain enterprise data governance standards, policy documentation, and operating procedures that support consistent data practices across the organization
  • Partner with data stewards and business stakeholders to roll out governance processes covering metadata, cataloging, data quality, privacy, and policy adoption
  • Work closely with technology teams to evaluate, implement, and optimize governance platforms and supporting data management tools
  • Review datasets and data definitions to detect quality concerns, resolve inconsistencies, and strengthen trust in institutional information
  • Build governance structures and decision-making forums that address cross-functional dependencies, escalate issues, and reinforce compliance expectations
  • Lead governance councils, working groups, and project teams to coordinate initiatives, assign ownership, and drive alignment on shared data priorities
  • Develop and execute short- and long-range data governance plans that support organizational goals and sustainable program maturity
  • Monitor adherence to governance policies and promote the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data assets throughout the enterprise

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field, data science, or a closely related discipline
  • Approximately 10 or more years of relevant experience in data governance, data management, or a comparable area
  • Demonstrated success leading multiple data governance initiatives within large, complex organizations
  • Strong ability to explain data-related risks in business terms that support informed decision-making
  • Proven skill in building productive relationships with internal partners and external stakeholders
  • Working knowledge of data governance practices, frameworks, and enabling technologies

Nice to have:

  • Advanced degree in data science, analytics, quantitative studies, or another technical discipline
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Azure, Purview, Fabric, and Synapse
What we offer:
  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Free online training

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 20, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
Icon
Robert Half - All Job Offers
Job Link Share:
Copy Link Icon
Facebook Icon Twitter Icon LinkedIn Icon
PREMIUM
More languages and countries
+ Unlock 31602 hidden job offers
Languages
English Čeština Deutsch Ελληνικά Español Français +15
Countries
United States United Kingdom India Canada Australia +
See plans
Plans from $2.99 / month

Looking for more opportunities? Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Briefcase Icon

Similar Jobs for Manager, Data Governance

Data Management Consultant

We are seeking a skilled and innovative Data Management Consultant to join our t...
Location
Location
Netherlands , Nieuwegein
Salary
Salary:
3000.00 - 6000.00 EUR / Month
https://www.soprasteria.com Logo
Sopra Steria
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • BSc or MSc education in IT or a related field
  • Minimum of 2.5 years of experience in Data Management
  • Proven expertise in Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Security and Privacy, Data Integration, and Metadata Management
  • Strong knowledge of one or more of the following sectors: Finance, Public, Utilities, and/or Logistics
  • Proficiency in Dutch (required) and English
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Demonstrated project management experience
  • Familiarity with data catalogues, semantic data management, and linked data concepts
  • Ability to work in a hybrid environment, combining remote work with on-site presence in Nieuwegein
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Collaborate with clients to assess their current data management practices and identify areas for improvement
  • Develop and implement comprehensive data management strategies tailored to each client's unique needs
  • Lead data governance initiatives, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance with relevant regulations
  • Design and oversee data integration processes to streamline information flow across various systems
  • Create and maintain metadata management frameworks to enhance data discoverability and usability
  • Provide expert advice on data management best practices and emerging trends in the field
  • Conduct thorough data quality assessments and implement data cleansing procedures
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to align data management practices with overall business objectives
  • Deliver clear and concise presentations to stakeholders on data management strategies and outcomes
  • Stay abreast of the latest developments in data management technologies and methodologies
What we offer
What we offer
  • A permanent contract
  • A gross monthly salary between €3,000 and €6,000 based on 40 hours per week
  • 8% holiday allowance
  • A generous mobility budget including options such as an electric lease car with an NS Business Card, a lease bike, or alternative transportation
  • 8% profit sharing on target or a fixed OTB amount
  • 27 paid vacation days
  • A flex benefits budget of €1,800 per year plus an additional percentage of your salary
  • A home office setup with a laptop, phone, and a monthly internet allowance
  • Hybrid working
  • Development opportunities through training, knowledge-sharing sessions, and inspiring networking events
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Head of Global Data Governance

We are seeking a strategic and analytical leader to serve as the Head of Global ...
Location
Location
United States of America , Tempe
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.circlek.com Logo
Circle K
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Analytics with at least 10 years of people leadership experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or Business Administration
  • Master’s degree in a related field is preferred
  • Strong understanding of Data Quality Management, Master Data Management, and Data Catalog and Lineage
  • Experience developing and deploying Data Governance strategy and roadmap within a large-scale, matrixed and complex organization
  • Experience in Retail, B2B, and B2C businesses is highly preferred
  • Proven track record of delivering business value through data management and governance
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to effectively communicate technical information, issues, and solutions to executive business stakeholders
  • Strong leadership profile and excellent negotiation skills
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive Data Governance strategy
  • Manage and prioritize team delivery, demand prioritization, and activities
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration with Global Technology, Data Analytics, Data Science, and Business leaders
  • Develop and mentor a high-performing global Data Governance team
  • Oversee the implementation of data governance policies, standards, and best practices
  • Establish and enforce frameworks for data quality, integrity, and security
  • Oversee the selection, implementation, and maintenance of Master Data Management (MDM), Data Catalog and Data Quality tools
  • Guide the definition of metadata standards and workflows
  • Support the implementation of data modeling, lineage, and documentation processes
  • Partner with Enterprise Architecture and Data Engineering teams
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Global Data Governance Project Manager

By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is ...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Belfast
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.citi.com/ Logo
Citi
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Experience in a related role
  • clear understanding of the firm's different businesses and the related economics
  • analytical and project management skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs
  • familiar with industry project management practices and all phases of software development life cycle
  • in-depth knowledge of how the function integrates within overall technology to achieve objective
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Assist with program governance and execution of best practices across the relevant global data domains with a key role in the creation of an operational model to ensure adherence to the CDGP
  • work in close partnership with the Global Functional heads, regional Data Governance Officers, Data Leads and Enterprise Data Office (EDO) to achieve adherence
  • help identify Ops owned Critical Data elements (CDE's) for process associated with in-scope Products/Processes and bring them under Governance
  • prepare project plan for assessing and completing CDGP adherence
  • create Ops Product scorecard and status report
  • responsible for the day to day management of executing to milestones and budget on multiple complex projects
  • assist with the facilitation, coordination, and arbitration of cross-functional macro level topics within/across projects and with Senior Management
What we offer
What we offer
  • Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays
  • discretional annual performance related bonus
  • private medical insurance packages
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pension Plan
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • special discounts for employees, family, and friends
  • access to learning and development resources
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Data Governance Program Manager

Digital Transformation PMO - Data Governance Program Manager. This role is accou...
Location
Location
Singapore , Singapore
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.hpe.com/ Logo
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data, Business Analytics or equivalent
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in data or corporate governance setup and operationalization
  • Experience in SAP MDG, S4 HANA roll out, Data Harmonization and Data Cleansing
  • Experience in Material, Vendor, BOM master Data
  • Certification in industry standard data architecture discipline or similar (e.g. DCAM, DAMA)
  • Experience in operating under Data Office organization
  • Expert in consulting and helping business to develop data quality business rules, data catalogue, business glossary
  • Ability to develop, implement & optimize complex data governance solution and issues
  • Experience in Data, Privacy, Protection implementations & operationalization
  • Experience in Big Data and associated platform / technology knowledge
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Establish, develop and optimize Data Governance Framework, Policy, Process & associated business program / solutions implementations for Global Operation team
  • Define data governance, data management frameworks and solutions together with Chief Data Officer team, IT and Global Operation functional groups
  • Support business units in digital transformation journey with data governance
  • Enable Data Governance framework including managing the objectives, approach, processes, policies and procedures around data governance
  • Build robust and scalable data governance ecosystem to support business needs
  • Define data governance operational processes (e.g., data quality measurement, metadata management) in accordance with policies and standards
  • Provide expert consultation to business units to establish and maintain data policies and standards that enable use-cases
  • Provide expert consultation to assist business units in identify and setup of critical data elements including the setup of data lineage, data catalogue and data quality
  • Work collaboratively & consultatively with chief data officer, business units, IT to deliver enterprise objectives around data governance
  • Identify, design, and implement internal process & framework improvements: automating manual operational processes and control for data governance implementation
What we offer
What we offer
  • Health & Wellbeing comprehensive suite of benefits
  • Personal & Professional Development programs
  • Unconditional Inclusion in an inclusive environment
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior Manager Data Governance and Performance Management

We love what we do – from day one, and every single day anew. That’s how we beca...
Location
Location
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
condor.com Logo
condor
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Data, Economics, or a related field
  • 8+ years in performance management, business intelligence, or strategic planning
  • Proven ability to build and scale cross-functional teams and governance structures
  • Deep knowledge of OKRs and enterprise performance tracking systems
  • Comfortable with BI tools (e.g., Power BI) and governance platforms
  • Ability to distill complex metrics into executive-ready insights
  • Balance long-term vision with operational execution
  • Business-fluent english skills and a good command in german both written and spoken
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Define and lead the performance management strategy that aligns data insights with business objectives
  • Drive adoption of unified KPIs across departments to create a consistent view of success
  • Establish and enforce data governance practices that ensure accuracy, consistency and accountability
  • Collaborate with cross-functional leaders in finance, operations and commercial teams to guide business decisions
  • Lead a high-impact team responsible for metric definition, reporting accuracy and insight generation
  • Create scalable processes and forums for performance reviews (e.g., dashboards, business reviews, scorecards)
  • Promote a data-driven culture through education, ownership models and alignment on KPIs
What we offer
What we offer
  • Atmosphere - through a friendly and motivated team and flat hierarchies
  • Excitement - through an interesting and varied job in a fascinating industry
  • Further development - through competent induction as well as training and development opportunities
  • Benefits - through attractive travel discounts and social benefits in addition to industry-standard compensation
Read More
Arrow Right

Vendor Data Manager

The Vendor Data Manager is a strategic and cross-functional leader, responsible ...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Birmingham, Bristol, Dublin, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Marlow, Newcastle
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
softcat.com Logo
Softcat
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Strong understanding of data analytics, data engineering, and machine learning concepts
  • Strong understanding of data governance and data quality
  • Knowledge of how data integration and ETL works
  • Solid understanding of data security and compliance or the ability to learn this
  • Knowledge or experience of MS Purview, CluedIn and PowerBI would be beneficial
  • Familiarity with agile methodologies, product road mapping, and user-centred design
  • Attention to detail
  • Experience managing data-centric products or platforms
  • Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking
  • Knowledge of Softcat's Vendor landscape or a similar company would be advantageous
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Working with the Head of Business Partnering to develop a clear roadmap for data products aligned with business goals and user needs
  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for improvements to Softcat's vendor data
  • Master Data Management (MDM): Responsible for creating and maintaining a single, consistent and accurate source of truth for Softcat's critical vendor data
  • Data Quality Management: Responsible for the process of ensuring data is accurate, complete, consistent and timely
  • Responsible for implementing and managing security measures to protect sensitive data from unauthorised access, breaches and cyberattacks
  • Work with the data leadership team to create and maintain a comprehensive data strategy for vendor data that aligns with Softcat's business goals
What we offer
What we offer
  • Pension
  • Share incentive plan
  • Life Assurance
  • Healthcare
  • Holiday
  • Trips
  • Vouchers
  • Partner/family Benefits
  • Perklife
  • Maternity, Paternity and Adoption support
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Data Governance Manager

As the Data Governance Lead, you'll be responsible for establishing and maintain...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Birmingham; Bristol; Glasgow; Leeds; Manchester; Marlow; South Coast
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
softcat.com Logo
Softcat
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Proven experience in a data governance or data management role
  • Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, data quality, and data security principles
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with diverse teams, from technical experts to business leaders
  • Experience with business intelligence platforms and data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
  • Knowledge of data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
  • A passion for promoting a data-driven culture and improving data literacy
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Develop and Manage the Data Governance Framework
  • Collaborate with Data Managers
  • Oversee IT Data Governance
  • Monitor Data Quality and Visualisation
  • Enhance Data Literacy
  • Manage Data Access
  • Be the product Owner for Softcat's Data Cataloguing Platform
  • Own the data Governance Committee
What we offer
What we offer
  • Pension
  • Share incentive plan
  • Life Assurance
  • Healthcare
  • Holiday
  • Trips
  • Vouchers
  • Partner/family Benefits
  • Perklife
  • Maternity, Paternity and Adoption support
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Data Governance Analyst

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Data Governance Analyst in Houston...
Location
Location
United States , Houston
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.roberthalf.com Logo
Robert Half
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Data Governance Analyst or in a similar role
  • Demonstrated expertise in Data Governance
  • Proficiency in SAP Master Data Governance
  • Experience in Data Archiving
  • Knowledge and understanding of Data Retention policies and procedures
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Develop and execute the enterprise data strategy and governance framework
  • Coordinate with data analysts, data owners, and data migration teams for alignment and progress
  • Manage resources, scope, timeline, and delivery of data and analytics workstream activities
  • Mitigate risks and resolve issues to maintain project momentum and team efficiency
  • Ensure consistent communication with key stakeholders about challenges and track status against established milestones
  • Collaborate with program leads for status reporting and alignment with project goals
  • Coordinate data owners across different initiatives and value streams to ensure data integrity
  • Drive the understanding of the costs, benefits, and impacts of data management within the organization
  • Adapt knowledge and skills to different scenarios and challenges
  • Manage multiple, complex projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and meeting deadlines
What we offer
What we offer
  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • Eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right