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The ideal candidate will be comfortable rolling up their sleeves to build and execute a program that supports our mission, leverage data as a strategic asset, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and influence cross-functional stakeholders.Responsibilities\r\nDevelop and implement a comprehensive data governance strategy aligned with organizational goals, AI readiness, and regulatory requirements.\r\nEstablish data governance frameworks, policies, and standards to ensure data integrity, access, and compliance.\r\nLead cross-functional teams to drive data stewardship, data quality initiatives, and data lifecycle management.\r\nSelect and implement data governance tools and platforms (e.g., data cataloging, stewardship, lineage).\r\nDefine and operationalize data stewardship models across the university.\r\nOversee data quality initiatives, including monitoring, remediation, and reporting.\r\nDevelop and enforce data quality KPIs and dashboards to track progress and impact.\r\nFacilitate training and awareness programs on data governance best practices across the organization.\r\nCollaborate with IT, legal, and compliance teams to ensure data governance aligns with technological and regulatory landscapes.\r\nMeasure and report on data governance effectiveness and drive continuous improvement initiatives.\r\nServe as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on data governance and management issues.Required Qualifications\r\n7+ years of experience with a proven track record of leadership in data governance, data management, or related fields.\r\nStrong understanding of data governance frameworks, methodologies, and best practices.\r\nDemonstrated ability to influence and drive change across diverse teams and stakeholders.\r\nExperience in enterprise-wide policy development, writing, and implementation.\r\nStrong project management skills with a focus on delivery.\r\nExceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data management issues.Preferred Qualifications\r\nMaster's degree in data science, Information Management, Business Administration, Public Policy/Administration, or a related field.\r\nExperience in operationalizing governance frameworks and managing quality initiatives.\r\nFamiliarity or experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, SAS).\r\nKnowledge of data governance platforms (e.g., Data Cookbook), data warehousing, and ETL processes.\r\nFamiliarity with Student Information Systems (PeopleSoft preferred), learning management systems, and CRM platforms.\r\nStrong understanding of data architecture, data modeling, and database technologies.","company":"Launchcode","rawCompany":"launchcode","city":"St Charles","state":"MO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-07T01:19:48.715Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3021.00","title":"Computer and Information Systems Managers","slug":"computer-and-information-systems-managers"},{"code":"15-1243.01","title":"Data Warehousing Specialists","slug":"data-warehousing-specialists"},{"code":"11-9199.02","title":"Compliance Managers","slug":"compliance-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"611310","title":"Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools","slug":"colleges-universities-and-professional-schools"},{"code":"923110","title":"Administration of Education Programs","slug":"administration-of-education-programs"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Data Governance Manager","description":"The Director, Data Governance, will be a strategic yet hands-on data governance leader who will design and implement an enterprise-wide data governance program. 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