Data Governance Manager

Cox Communications • Atlanta, GA

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Data Governance Manager – Domain Partnerships serves as a strategic liaison between the enterprise data governance program and assigned data domain owners across Cox Automotive . This role focuses on enabling domain owners to successfully execute their governance responsibilities through guidance, education, prioritization support, and deep business analysis. The Manager acts as a trusted advisor and objective compliance partner, helping domain owners navigate governance requirements, make informed decisions, and achieve compliance goals. They translate enterprise governance policies into actionable domain-specific guidance while advocating for domain needs within the broader governance program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 6 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 4 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year experience in a related field; or 18 years’ experience in a related field
• 1+ year of experience in management or lead role
• 2+ years working directly with business stakeholders in consulting or advisory capacity
• Experience in change management and stakeholder enablement
• Knowledge of data management concepts including data quality, metadata, lineage, and cataloging
• Familiarity with privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, state privacy laws) and compliance requirements
• Understanding of data architecture, APIs, databases, and data integration patterns
• Experience with governance tools, data catalogs, and compliance platforms
• Highly analytical with ability to conduct deep business and data analysis
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to translate complex requirements into actionable plans
• Experience facilitating meetings, eliciting requirements, and driving decisions
• Proficiency with data analysis tools and techniques
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with ability to influence without authority
• Strong communication skills with ability to explain governance concepts clearly to varied audiences
• Diplomatic problem-solver who can navigate conflicts and find win-win solutions
• Self-motivated and autonomous with ability to manage multiple domain relationships simultaneously
• 10% travel requirement for in-person domain owner collaboration
• Ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries and with distributed teams

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a data steward, data owner, or in domain-specific data management role
• Background in audit, compliance, or risk management
• Knowledge of automotive industry or marketplace platforms
• Certification in data governance, data management, or business analysis
• Experience with data contracts and permissible use analysis

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact and trusted advisor for assigned data domain owners
• Educate domain owners on their roles, responsibilities, and governance expectations
• Develop and deliver tailored training materials, templates, and resources to support domain ownership activities
• Provide ongoing consultation on governance processes, policy interpretation, and compliance requirements
• Partner with domain owners to assess governance maturity and identify improvement opportunities
• Help prioritize governance initiatives based on risk, regulatory requirements, and business value
• Track progress against commitments and help domain owners maintain momentum
• Conduct deep analysis of domain data assets, usage patterns, dependencies, and business value
• Provide insights that help domain owners make informed decisions about data management
• Evaluate domain data assets against governance policies, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Translate enterprise governance policies into practical, domain-specific guidance
• Advocate for domain owner needs and challenges within governance leadership discussions
• Provide feedback to governance program on policy effectiveness and improvement opportunities
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Legal, Privacy, Security, Data Strategy) on behalf of domain owners
• Connect domain owners with relevant expertise and resources across the organization
• Build community among domain owners through knowledge sharing and collaboration

Benefits

• The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members.
• Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
• Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees