Data Governance Manager Jobs
Data Governance Manager jobs are open across financial services, healthcare, technology, and retail, from mid-level analyst-managers to senior directors, with specializations in data quality, regulatory compliance, and metadata management. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Minimum:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, analytics, information systems, computer science, engineering, or any other data-related field. Master's Degree preferred.
- 5+ years of direct experience relating to creation and execution of formal data governance and/or data management programs.
- Program management experience, with partners across a diverse, global set of business units.
- Consistent record of understanding business challenges and strategies and connecting those to data and capabilities.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Working knowledge of current and upcoming data governance, data management and data product techniques and trends.
- Ability to work with white space to design and complete solutions to solve sophisticated challenges. Must have a positive, collaborative leadership style with colleague and customer first attitude
Preferred:
- Certification as a Data Management Professional (CDMP) or other similar data management certification preferred.
- Certifications and experience working within the Collibra Data Intelligence Platform, MANTA, or other similar Data Governance tools preferred.
- Incident management and reporting, risk/data risk management, data breach management, data classification and handling, data quality monitoring and improvement, and data governance/compliance management experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of SQL & Python or other programming language preferred.
- Dashboard build experience using Power BI / Tableau or similar tools will be a huge plus. Prior experience with Agile or SAFe project methodologies preferred.
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
Minimum:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, analytics, information systems, computer science, engineering, or any other data-related field. Master's Degree preferred.
- 5+ years of direct experience relating to creation and execution of formal data governance and/or data management programs.
- Program management experience, with partners across a diverse, global set of business units.
- Consistent record of understanding business challenges and strategies and connecting those to data and capabilities.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Working knowledge of current and upcoming data governance, data management and data product techniques and trends.
- Ability to work with white space to design and complete solutions to solve sophisticated challenges. Must have a positive, collaborative leadership style with colleague and customer first attitude
Preferred:
- Certification as a Data Management Professional (CDMP) or other similar data management certification preferred.
- Certifications and experience working within the Collibra Data Intelligence Platform, MANTA, or other similar Data Governance tools preferred.
- Incident management and reporting, risk/data risk management, data breach management, data classification and handling, data quality monitoring and improvement, and data governance/compliance management experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of SQL & Python or other programming language preferred.
- Dashboard build experience using Power BI / Tableau or similar tools will be a huge plus. Prior experience with Agile or SAFe project methodologies preferred.
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
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Who's Hiring
- JBS INTERNATIONAL15
- Northwest Bank9
- JPMorganChase8
- Information Technology Senior Management Forum8
- Intuit6
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software11
- Banking & Financial Services9
- Investment & Asset Management4
- Consulting & Professional Services4
- Insurance3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data governance manager jobs.
- Five or more years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related data role
- Hands-on experience with data catalog or governance platforms such as Collibra, Alation, or Informatica
- Familiarity with DAMA-DMBOK or equivalent data governance frameworks and methodologies
- Knowledge of data privacy and compliance regulations including GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, or SOX
- Bachelor's degree in information management, computer science, business, or a related field
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to define and enforce data policies
Tips for Your Data Governance Manager Job Search
Quantify data quality improvements on your resume
Hiring managers for data governance roles want to see outcomes, not just responsibilities. Show how your policies reduced duplicate records, improved data completeness scores, or cut compliance audit findings. Numbers tied to governance initiatives stand out immediately.
Highlight your framework and tool fluency
Job descriptions for this role almost always call out specific frameworks like DAMA-DMBOK or tools like Collibra, Alation, or Informatica. Name every one you've worked with, and describe the context, whether you implemented, administered, or simply used it day to day.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists data governance manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job postings by regulatory context
Filter for openings that name the regulations your experience covers, such as GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, or SOX. Applying to roles that match your compliance background signals fit faster than a generic application and gets your resume past initial screening.
Prepare a governance program case study for interviews
Most data governance manager interviews include a scenario or behavioral round focused on standing up or fixing a governance program. Have a structured example ready: the problem, the stakeholders you aligned, the policies you created, and the measurable result you delivered.
Negotiate scope and ownership, not just title
When an offer comes in, ask specifically about the data domains you'll own, whether a data council or steering committee exists, and your budget authority. Governance roles vary widely in actual decision-making power, so clarifying scope protects you from a role with the title but no teeth.
Data Governance Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most data governance managers?
The companies hiring the most data governance managers right now include JBS INTERNATIONAL, Northwest Bank, and JPMorganChase, with the largest share of openings in California, Virginia, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Financial services, healthcare systems, and large technology companies tend to maintain the steadiest demand for this role.
How many data governance manager jobs are remote?
About 69% of data governance manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of this work is policy-driven rather than on-site. Roles focused on metadata management, data quality standards, and framework development are the most likely to be offered remotely, while positions tied to hands-on system implementation sometimes require a physical presence.
How do you become a data governance manager?
Most data governance managers start in a data analyst, data engineer, or data steward role, building hands-on experience with data quality issues and metadata management before moving into policy and oversight work. Getting certified in a recognized framework and gaining exposure to compliance requirements such as GDPR or HIPAA accelerates the move into management. Building cross-functional relationships with legal, IT, and business teams is equally important, since governance work is as much about stakeholder alignment as technical execution.
Can you get a data governance manager job without direct governance experience?
Yes, candidates who come from adjacent roles in data quality, data architecture, business intelligence, or regulatory compliance regularly move into data governance manager positions. Employers look for demonstrated experience defining or enforcing data standards, even informally, as well as familiarity with governance tools and frameworks. Framing past work in terms of ownership, policy creation, and cross-team alignment strengthens an application even when the job title did not include the word governance.
What does the data governance manager interview process look like?
The process typically runs three to four rounds and includes a recruiter screen, a technical or competency interview focused on governance frameworks and tools, and a behavioral round that assesses how you handle stakeholder disagreements and program design decisions. Many employers add a case study or take-home exercise asking you to evaluate a fictional governance gap and propose a remediation plan. A final round with a senior data leader or cross-functional panel is common before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to data governance manager jobs?
You can find and apply to data governance manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience, regulatory background, and industry preference, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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