Data Governance Manager

Omnicell • Atlanta, GA

7d • $96,600 - $155,000

About The Position

Omnicell is building its enterprise data governance program and seeks a Data Governance Manager to join the Legal Department. The role develops standards and policies for managing data across its lifecycle, establishes a data use program with clear quality standards, and designs a HIPAA-compliant de-identification program to support responsible analytics and research. It translates governance requirements into practical, adoptable processes and controls so data is accurate, trusted, and used in accordance with applicable law and internal policy. The position is based in Atlanta, Georgia, or remote, reports to the Assistant General Counsel – Privacy, AI, and Data Governance, and may require some travel.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience developing and implementing data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Experience establishing or operating data quality standards, metrics, and monitoring mechanisms.
• Strong command of data governance principles, frameworks, and best practices, such as DAMA-DMBOK.
• Practical knowledge of data quality concepts, metadata management, and data lineage principles.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA de-identification standards, including Safe Harbor and Expert Determination methods.
• Familiarity with HIPAA/HITECH, CCPA/CPRA, and how they shape data use, sharing, and governance.
• Ability to translate governance requirements into practical, adoptable processes and controls.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to influence senior and cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Analytical mindset, including ability to interpret data models and use basic querying to validate governance outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to produce clear governance documentation.
• Strong project management skills, ability to set priorities and manage competing demands, a collaborative and solutions-oriented approach, and sharp attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in information management, data management, computer science, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Advanced degree or relevant certification, such as CDMP, CIPP/US, CIPM, or CHPC.
• Experience in healthcare, medical device, or another HIPAA-regulated environment.
• Hands-on experience designing or operating a HIPAA de-identification program, including Expert Determination.
• Experience supporting de-identified analytics, research data environments, or a governed data lake.
• Familiarity with data governance and catalog tooling, such as Collibra, Alation, Informatica, or Securiti.
• Experience supporting global or cross-regional data programs, including GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain data governance standards, policies, and procedures across the data lifecycle, aligned with business objectives and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Translate governance requirements into practical processes and controls that operational teams can adopt.
• Establish a formal data use program defining how data may be accessed, used, and shared, including quality standards, approval workflows, and accountability.
• Define, monitor, and report data quality standards, metrics, and KPIs, partnering with data owners and stewards to find root causes and drive remediation.
• Design and operate a HIPAA-compliant de-identification program, including Safe Harbor and Expert Determination methods, to enable de-identified analytics and research while protecting PHI.
• Define data ownership and stewardship models and assign roles and responsibilities across business and technical teams.
• Establish and maintain governance documentation and artifacts, including policies, standards, a business glossary, data dictionaries, metadata, and data lineage.
• Conduct data risk assessments and manage remediation plans for data quality, governance, and compliance issues.
• Partner with Privacy, Legal, Enterprise Security, Quality, and IT to align data practices with applicable law and contractual obligations.
• Report on data quality, policy adoption, and exceptions to data and privacy leadership, and drive continuous improvement through training, process changes, and escalation.
• Foster data stewardship and data literacy through guidance, enablement, and training.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible U.S. employees and dependents
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• Life insurance
• Disability plans
• Retirement plans with matching
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed