Data Governance Program Manager

Consumers Credit Union•Lake Forest, IL

16h•$103,391 - $165,428•Hybrid

About The Position

Join a Great Place to Work® certified organization! At Consumers Credit Union, data isn’t just information, it’s a strategic asset that fuels smarter decisions and stronger member experiences. We’re excited to introduce a new Data Governance Program Manager opportunity, where you’ll help build and lead our enterprise data governance program from the ground up and drive how data is managed across the organization. If you enjoy bringing structure to complexity, influencing without authority, and partnering across business and technology to drive meaningful change, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field
5+ years of experience in data governance, data management. 7+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
2+ years of experience within a credit union or financial services environment- preferred
Strong ability to influence and lead without direct authority. You’ll lead the charge on getting the business areas on board with data ownership.
Experience defining data and working across business and with technical teams
Knowledge of data governance tools, metadata, and data quality frameworks
Familiarity with regulatory environments and data privacy standards
A passion for making data understandable, usable, and trusted

Nice To Haves

CDMP certification preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the Enterprise Data Governance Program: Partner with the Vice President of Enterprise Data Services to define and advance the governance vision, including establishing and chairing the Data Governance Council, defining roles, and ensuring accountability across the organization.
Build & Scale Governance Capabilities: Design and mature governance operating models, processes, roadmaps, and tools that enable consistent, scalable data practices across all business units.
Establish Governance Standards & Compliance: Develop and enforce policies, standards, and procedures aligned with regulatory requirements (NCUA, GLBA, GDPR, CCPA) and industry best practices.
Drive Data Ownership & Accountability: Partner with business leaders to define data domains and assign data owners, stewards, and trustees—embedding clear accountability throughout the data lifecycle.
Measure & Improve Program Effectiveness: Define KPIs, monitor data quality and governance maturity, and provide executive-level reporting with actionable insights for continuous improvement.
Enable Data Governance Technology: Lead implementation and adoption of governance tools, including data cataloging, metadata management, lineage mapping, and business glossary development.
Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with IT, Information Security, Risk, Compliance, and Legal to ensure proper data classification, quality, and protection of sensitive member data.
Promote a Data-Driven Culture: Champion data governance and data-as-a-product principles through training, communication, and partnership with Learning & Development to increase data literacy across the credit union.