Data Governance Manager

$130,724 - $233,998/Yr

Icw Group Holdings - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - San Diego, CA

Management of Companies and Enterprises

About the position

The Data Governance Manager at ICW Group will serve as a strategic and technical leader responsible for building and implementing a robust data governance framework. This role focuses on driving data quality initiatives, establishing policies, ensuring compliance with data regulations, and fostering a culture of data stewardship. The manager will work cross-functionally to align data management with business goals, maximizing the value of data assets while mitigating risks.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and implement a scalable data governance framework aligned with ICW Group's strategic objectives.
• Oversee the development and implementation of data quality standards, policies, and procedures to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and completeness.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and company policies.
• Proactively manage risks related to data usage and privacy.
• Collaborate with IT, data analytics, business units, and legal/compliance teams to ensure cohesive governance across all levels of data use.
• Act as a subject matter expert and change agent to foster a data-driven culture.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to data stewards across the organization.
• Lead the technical implementation of data governance tools, including metadata management, data lineage, and data catalog solutions.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for data governance initiatives and provide ongoing reporting and insights to leadership.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and best practices in data governance, ensuring ICW Group's approach is forward-looking and adaptable.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align the data governance strategy with business and technology goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or similar roles.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience required.
• Proficiency in data governance tools, particularly in data cataloging and metadata management.
• Advanced SQL proficiency for querying, data validation, and analysis.
• Experience with ETL/ELT tools for data ingestion.
• Deep familiarity with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS Aurora, Redshift, Snowflake).
• Comprehensive knowledge of data privacy regulations, such as GDPR, CPRA, and CCPA.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the insurance industry preferred.
• Certifications in relevant data governance technologies and methodologies (e.g., CDMP, CIPM, CRISC).

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching