Director Of Data Governance Jobs in Texas
Director Of Data Governance jobs in Texas are concentrated in Dallas, Houston, and Austin, where major employers like AT&T, JPMorgan Chase, and Dell Technologies maintain large enterprise data and compliance teams. Demand is strongest in financial services, energy, and healthcare, with specialties in data quality frameworks, regulatory compliance, and enterprise metadata management drawing the most active hiring. The market supports both VP-track and working director roles, reflecting the scale of Texas-based data operations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Us
About the Company
Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next-generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators.
Role Summary
The Data Analyst, Autograph Operations & Governance will support the accuracy, governance and flow of Autograph and Athlete Deal data across Athlete Partnerships, Product Development and Autograph Operations. Based in Sunnyvale and working closely with Autograph Operations, this role will help improve data quality, standardize processes and ensure reliable information across the end-to-end autograph lifecycle. The position will report into the centralized data governance team and serve as a key cross-functional partner to teams that create, manage and rely on autograph data.
What you'll be doing:
- Support the management, maintenance and improvement of systems used to track Athlete Deal and Autograph data.
- Monitor data quality and identify, investigate and resolve discrepancies across systems and workflows.
- Partner with Athlete Partnerships, Product Development and Autograph Operations to establish and maintain consistent data standards and processes.
- Support ongoing data cleanup, reconciliation and governance initiatives.
- Help document data sources, workflows, ownership and dependencies across the autograph lifecycle.
- Assist with Airtable architecture, access controls and data-management best practices.
- Review and reconcile Product Development and Autograph Operations data to ensure accuracy across systems.
- Support operational reporting, including Cards-In reporting and other recurring business needs.
- Help improve processes related to autograph orders, carryover cards, damages and other operational workflows.
- Identify opportunities to reduce manual work, duplicate data and disconnected processes.
- Create reporting and analysis for business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders as needed.
- Partner with the broader data governance team on roadmap priorities, system improvements and future-state solutions.
What we're looking for:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience in data analysis, business operations, finance, systems or a related field.
- Experience working with data-management, reporting or workflow tools; Airtable experience is a plus.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and logical reasoning skills.
- High attention to detail and a strong commitment to data accuracy.
- Ability to understand complex workflows and identify the root cause of data or process issues.
- Strong organizational and project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Comfortable working cross-functionally across business, operations and technical teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with master/reference data, data governance or data-quality initiatives.
- Experience supporting operational workflows or supply-chain/inventory-related processes.
- Experience with Airtable, Excel and other business intelligence/reporting tools.
- Experience working in a large, cross-functional organization.
Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address (including @collectfanatics.com). For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers
By submitting your application, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our Candidate Privacy Policy.
Fanatics will never ask candidates for money, banking information, or other sensitive personal information as part of the interview process. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Fanatics recruiting, please do not respond and report it here.
About Us
About the Company
Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next-generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators.
Role Summary
The Data Analyst, Autograph Operations & Governance will support the accuracy, governance and flow of Autograph and Athlete Deal data across Athlete Partnerships, Product Development and Autograph Operations. Based in Sunnyvale and working closely with Autograph Operations, this role will help improve data quality, standardize processes and ensure reliable information across the end-to-end autograph lifecycle. The position will report into the centralized data governance team and serve as a key cross-functional partner to teams that create, manage and rely on autograph data.
What you'll be doing:
- Support the management, maintenance and improvement of systems used to track Athlete Deal and Autograph data.
- Monitor data quality and identify, investigate and resolve discrepancies across systems and workflows.
- Partner with Athlete Partnerships, Product Development and Autograph Operations to establish and maintain consistent data standards and processes.
- Support ongoing data cleanup, reconciliation and governance initiatives.
- Help document data sources, workflows, ownership and dependencies across the autograph lifecycle.
- Assist with Airtable architecture, access controls and data-management best practices.
- Review and reconcile Product Development and Autograph Operations data to ensure accuracy across systems.
- Support operational reporting, including Cards-In reporting and other recurring business needs.
- Help improve processes related to autograph orders, carryover cards, damages and other operational workflows.
- Identify opportunities to reduce manual work, duplicate data and disconnected processes.
- Create reporting and analysis for business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders as needed.
- Partner with the broader data governance team on roadmap priorities, system improvements and future-state solutions.
What we're looking for:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience in data analysis, business operations, finance, systems or a related field.
- Experience working with data-management, reporting or workflow tools; Airtable experience is a plus.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and logical reasoning skills.
- High attention to detail and a strong commitment to data accuracy.
- Ability to understand complex workflows and identify the root cause of data or process issues.
- Strong organizational and project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Comfortable working cross-functionally across business, operations and technical teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with master/reference data, data governance or data-quality initiatives.
- Experience supporting operational workflows or supply-chain/inventory-related processes.
- Experience with Airtable, Excel and other business intelligence/reporting tools.
- Experience working in a large, cross-functional organization.
Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address (including @collectfanatics.com). For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers
By submitting your application, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our Candidate Privacy Policy.
Fanatics will never ask candidates for money, banking information, or other sensitive personal information as part of the interview process. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Fanatics recruiting, please do not respond and report it here.
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of data governance jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in information management, computer science, or a related field
- Seven or more years of experience in data governance, data management, or enterprise data strategy
- Hands-on experience implementing data governance frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK or DCAM
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional data stewardship programs across large organizations
- Proficiency with data catalog and lineage tools such as Collibra, Alation, or Informatica
- Experience with regulatory compliance requirements relevant to Texas industries including HIPAA, GLBA, or SOX
Director Of Data Governance Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a director of data governance in Texas?
Most directors of data governance in Texas reach the role through a combination of a bachelor's or master's degree in information management, computer science, or business analytics and progressive experience in data management or enterprise architecture. Texas does not require a state-issued license for this role, but industry credentials such as the Certified Data Management Professional designation from DAMA International are widely recognized by Texas employers and strengthen candidacy considerably.
Which companies hire director of data governances in Texas?
Texas director of data governance roles are posted by USAA, D.R. Horton, and QXO and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters in Dallas and Houston, alongside large healthcare systems and energy companies, means demand is broad across both regulated industries and large technology-driven enterprises.
Which Texas cities have the most director of data governance jobs?
Houston, Austin, and San Antonio account for the largest share of director of data governance openings in Texas. Dallas leads because of its dense concentration of financial services firms, corporate headquarters, and telecom companies, while Houston's energy sector and large hospital networks drive demand there, and Austin's fast-growing technology and state government institutions generate consistent need for enterprise data leadership.
Are there remote director of data governance jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most fields, since data governance work is largely strategic and analytical rather than tied to a physical location. About 91% of director of data governance openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broad employer acceptance of distributed leadership for this role. Policy development, framework design, and stakeholder engagement are the functions most commonly performed fully remotely.
How can I get hired as a director of data governance in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a data steward, data analyst, or data quality analyst role at a large Texas employer, then building toward governance leadership from within. Major Texas healthcare systems, energy companies, and financial institutions regularly hire data analysts and data stewards without requiring director-level experience, and internal mobility into governance program roles is common at organizations like large Dallas-area banks or Houston-based hospital networks. Earning a Certified Data Management Professional credential early signals commitment and gives candidates a measurable edge over peers without governance-specific training.
Where can I find and apply to director of data governance jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to director of data governance jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across industries and metro areas. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.
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