Manager, Data Management & Governance

Referral Details

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Responsibilities

The Data Management and Governance Leader will serve as a senior strategic contributor within the Office of the CDAO, reporting directly to the Director of Data Product Strategy & Governance.  This role is responsible forestablishing and executing comprehensive data management and governance frameworks that enable trusted, compliant, and accessible data across all business functions. The position focuses on building enterprise-wide data governance capabilities that support audit, tax, and advisory services, while ensuring regulatory compliance and enabling data-driven innovation throughout the firm. This role will also serve as the data strategist responsible for evaluating third party data sources for data warehouse enrichment.    Essential Responsibilities:     Enterprise Data Governance Strategy:  - Develops and implements comprehensive data governance strategies, policies, and standards aligned with firm-wide objectives and regulatory requirements  - Establishes and evangelizes data governance models that prioritize value creation, ensuring each data management initiative delivers measurable business impact and accelerates decision-making capabilities  Data Policy and Standards Development:  - Creates and maintains enterprise data management policies, standards, and procedures covering data quality, privacy, security, and lifecycle management  - Establishes data classification frameworks and taxonomies to support appropriate data handling and protection measures  - Develops data retention, archival, and disposal policies in compliance with regulatory and business requirements  Governance Framework Implementation:  - Creates governance workflows and approval processes for data access, usage, and modification leveraging technology solutions including catalogs, lineage tools, and policy enforcement mechanisms  - Ensures data management practices comply with relevant regulations including SOX, GDPR, CCPA, and industry-specific requirements  Stakeholder Engagement and Change Management:  - Develops and delivers comprehensive training programs on data literacy, governance policies, and procedures  Technology and Platform Strategy:  - Evaluates, selects, and implements data governance technology platforms including data catalogs, lineage tools, and policy management systems  - Partners with data architecture and engineering teamstoembed governance controls into data pipelines and platforms 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required Qualifications:  - Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Business Administration, or related field  - Training in governance frameworks (COBIT, COSO) and regulatory compliance   - 8+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related roles with progressive responsibility  - 5+ years of experience leading enterprise-wide data initiatives and cross-functional teams  Preferred Qualifications:  - Professional certifications in data governance or management (CDMP, DAMA, CISA, CRISC)   - Significant experience in professional services, financial services, or highly regulated industries  - Advanced knowledge of audit, tax, and advisory business processes and regulatory requirements  - Experience with data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA)   - Experience with data moneti