Data Enablement & Governance Manager 5057

Data Enablement & Governance ManagerLocation: Salt Lake City / Lehi, UT or Atlanta, GASchedule: Hybrid onsite (3 days per week)Compensation: Competitive base salary + bonusOverviewThis is a rare opportunity to get in early and build something that truly matters, the right way, from day one! We’re partnering with a growing organization that is making a significant investment in modernizing its enterprise data ecosystem. This role will be the first dedicated data governance hire, with a mandate to establish how data is defined, governed, and trusted across the enterprise.You’ll join at the outset of a high-visibility, multi‑million‑dollar transformation initiative, working closely with senior leaders and external partners to lay the foundation for scalable, compliant, and data‑driven decision‑making. Required Experience:7+ years of experience in data governance, data quality, or enterprise data managementProven experience building or scaling data governance programs from scratchHands‑on experience with data cataloging, metadata management, and data lineageFamiliarity with governance tools such as Collibra, Alation, Informatica, or similar platformsExperience defining and implementing data quality frameworks and KPIsStrong ability to partner across both business and technical stakeholdersExperience working in healthcare environmentsWhat You’ll DoStand up and lead foundational data governance capabilities across the enterpriseDesign and implement a business data glossary and enterprise data catalog strategyEvaluate, recommend, and support the selection of data catalog and governance toolsDefine and enforce data quality rules, standards, and governance workflowsEstablish governance frameworks, policies, and stewardship modelsPartner cross‑functionally with business and technical teams to drive adoption and accountabilitySupport and influence data literacy efforts across the organizationCollaborate with third‑party consulting partners on broader data modernization initiativesTrack, communicate, and report governance progress, risks, and outcomes to leadershipWhat Makes This Role DifferentBe the first data governance hire, with a clear path to build and lead a teamDirect ownership and influence over a major enterprise data transformationOpportunity to shape future‑state initiatives including MDM and AI governanceHigh visibility with leadership and strong executive sponsorshipA true BUILD no inherit opportunity