Data Governance Manager

Emory Healthcare•Tucker, GA

3h•$61 - $75•Remote

About The Position

The Data Governance Manager is an individual-contributor role within the Office of the Chief Data and Analytics Officer, responsible for administering Emory-wide data governance in consultation with existing governance bodies. The program covers administrative data including financial, human resources, patient, student, IT, faculty, research, and advancement data. The manager brings people across Emory together to support the institutional mission through effective use of data. Reporting to the Corp Director of Data & AI Governance, the manager works with senior administration and staff to set data priorities, facilitate consensus across departments, schools, and units on data definitions and use, and ensure stakeholders understand and access data appropriately. The role coordinates stewardship committees, curates content requests, drafts data-related policies, guidelines, and procedures, and owns the Microsoft Purview data governance tool. The position is remote for candidates residing in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, or Wisconsin, with occasional in-person visits and on-site data governance committee meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Analytics, or a related field.
Four years of systems support, data governance, or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of data governance concepts, techniques, and applications.
Familiarity with data architecture, business intelligence, and analytics.
Knowledge of DAMA data management principles.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across organizational units.
Strong facilitation and diplomatic communication skills.
Ability to cultivate business partnerships across a decentralized institution.
Adaptability to different stakeholder needs and cultures.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field.
Experience working in healthcare, higher education, or academic medical centers.
Experience with enterprise data management and data governance in a decentralized environment.
Experience with the Microsoft Purview governance tool.
Experience with metadata management and master data governance (MDG).

Responsibilities

Tailor the data governance program to local needs while supporting organization-wide structures, policies, and processes.
Oversee Emory's data governance program to support the integrity and usefulness of data assets through consistent definition, documentation, and appropriate use.
Manage and direct the development, implementation, administration, and evaluation of data governance initiatives.
Provide data governance training and support to Data Trustees, Data Stewards, Data Custodians, and Users.
Facilitate and coordinate data stewardship committees and working groups to establish consensus on enterprise data definitions, data quality standards, and appropriate usage.
Collaborate with Data Trustees, Stewards, and Custodians across departments, schools, and units to identify critical data domains, resolve data quality issues, and assign ongoing stewardship responsibilities.
Partner with business and IT stakeholders to integrate governance practices with data architecture, security policies, and institutional objectives.
Serve as the subject matter expert on data governance policies and compliance.
Formulate and propose policies to governance bodies; produce documentation, instructions, usage agreements, and other guidance materials.
Represent Emory's data governance program to internal and external stakeholders, including schools, administrative units, peer institutions, and professional organizations.
Monitor industry trends and recommend strategic directions to Emory leadership.
Continuously evaluate data governance practices to improve effectiveness and alignment with institutional goals.
Coordinate data governance committee meetings that may require occasional on-site attendance.