Manager, Enterprise Data Governance

Cambia Health Solutions • Washington, DC

2d • $127,000 - $231,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Every day, Cambia's dedicated data governance team is living our mission to make health care easier and lives better. As a member of the Enterprise Data Management and Governance team, our Manager, Enterprise Data Governance leads enterprise-wide data governance operations and Cambia data platform governance—driving data stewardship, metadata management, data quality, data classification, and semantic layer governance—all in service of creating an economically sustainable health care system. As a people leader, you are willing to learn and grow, understanding that leadership is a craft that is continuously honed as you support your team and the lives that depend upon us. Do you have a passion for advancing data governance maturity and building AI-ready data foundations? Do you thrive leading business-facing teams in a collaborative, high-demand environment? Then this role may be the perfect fit.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Security, Data Management, or related technical field, and 5+ years in data governance operations
• 3+ years of people management experience leading technical and/or business-facing teams, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive experience leading data governance operations including data stewardship, metadata management, data quality initiatives, data classification, and semantic layer governance with contextual metadata management
• Experience with cloud data platforms, ideally Snowflake, including governance features, data governance platforms, and data catalog tools
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement data governance policies, procedures, and standards that enable AI-ready data understanding
• Experience supporting both legacy and modern enterprise technology environments, with familiarity with compliance requirements related to data governance
• Ability to contribute hands-on to technical work across data governance activities
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop business-facing and technical teams, including managing both FTE and contractor resources
• Strong project and program management capabilities with ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate work across multiple teams and functions
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and business audiences, with ability to translate technical concepts for business audiences and business needs for technical teams
• Demonstrated outcome-focused leadership and accountability with ability to manage dotted-line relationships effectively
• Quality-driven mindset, strategic thinking combined with operational execution, and strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to balance compliance, operational efficiency, and business enablement with a change management and process improvement orientation

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making in professional settings highly desired

Responsibilities

• Manage enterprise data governance operations and data governance activities for the Cambia Data Platform, including data stewardship, data quality, metadata management, data classification, and semantic layer governance to enable AI-ready data understanding
• Develop, implement, and enforce data governance policies, procedures, and standards while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Partner with data domain leaders to advance governance maturity across the enterprise and build a strong data stewardship community
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance data governance efficiency and effectiveness, and establish and track key performance indicators for governance operations
• Directly manage team members—including FTE and contractor resources—responsible for data governance operations, conducting performance evaluations, coaching, and supporting professional development
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across IT, Security, Compliance, Privacy, and business units to ensure data governance supports business objectives
• Develop and execute strategic plans for enterprise data governance and Cambia Data Platform governance while balancing operational demands with strategic initiatives and contributing hands-on to team deliverables as needed
• Oversee data governance activities that support data quality, lineage, and metadata management to create trusted, well-understood data assets
• As a member of our strong leadership community, you will provide direction to your team, engage them towards common goals and create a positive experience that helps people flourish.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members, including mental health benefits.
• Annual employer contribution to a health savings account.
• Generous paid time off varying by role and tenure in addition to 10 company-paid holidays.
• Market-leading retirement plan including a company match on employee 401(k) contributions, with a potential discretionary contribution based on company performance (no vesting period).
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental time off (eligibility requires 12 months of continuous service with Cambia immediately preceding leave).
• Award-winning wellness programs that reward you for participation.
• Employee Assistance Fund for those in need.
• Commute and parking benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager