Manager of Data Governance

Encore Fire Protection • Needham, MA

1d • $120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Data Governance Manager to establish and lead Encore’s enterprise data governance program. Reporting to the CIO, this role is responsible for building and operating the standards, processes, and partnerships needed to ensure Encore’s data is trusted, secure, consistent, and ready to support operational excellence, analytics and AI.
This is a hands-on role focused on turning ambiguity into clarity and helping the business confidently answer, “Can we trust this data?”

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus
• 5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or data operations with demonstrated success in building standards and driving adoption
• Deep understanding of data governance, metadata management, data quality practices, master data, and data lifecycle controls
• Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and influencing skills
• Ability to drive change and accountability in complex organizations
• Experience implementing enterprise data and analytics solutions

Nice To Haves

• Experience in multi-entity or field service environments
• Private equity or high-growth environments
• Certifications or training in data governance frameworks, methodologies, or standards, such as DAMA-DMBOK, ISO 8000, or DCAM

Responsibilities

• Build, implement, and operate enterprise data governance frameworks, policies, and standards to ensure data quality, consistency, security, privacy, and compliance
• Define and maintain data ownership, stewardship, classification, retention, and lifecycle controls in partnership with business and IT leaders
• Design and manage governance workflows, including issue intake, triage, root cause analysis, remediation tracking, and continuous improvement
• Act as a trusted data governance partner to the CIO and functional leaders, aligning governance priorities with business objectives
• Partner with business and functional teams to identify where data quality issues or unclear definitions impact operations, reporting, or decision-making
• Translate business needs into clear, practical data standards, definitions, and operating processes
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across business units and IT to embed governance into day-to-day workflows
• Promote a data-driven culture through shared definitions, trusted sources, and clear accountability
• Influence stakeholders at all levels to adopt consistent and disciplined data practices
• Partner with IT and data teams to implement governance-enabling tools and capabilities such as metadata management, data cataloging, lineage, and data quality monitoring (Collibra, Alation, Informatica Axon, MS Purview, etc.)
• Support reliability and consistency of enterprise data by defining standards for master data, reference data, and critical business definitions
• Define and track governance success metrics including data quality improvements, reduced rework, reporting consistency, and faster decision-making
• Partner with business units to prioritize governance initiatives that deliver measurable operational and financial impact
• Strengthen the data foundation required for analytics and AI by ensuring trusted sources, clear definitions, lineage, and appropriate access controls
• Support responsible AI adoption through governance practices addressing privacy, security, and appropriate usage

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Compensation commensurate with your experience, with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses tied to your personal effectiveness and contributions to the team.
• Purpose-Driven Work Environment: We believe in working smarter, not harder. You’ll be part of a culture that values results, and we empower our team to focus on impactful work.
• Flexible Dress Code: Upon joining, you’ll receive branded Encore swag, and we believe in dressing for the objective, not the occasion. Most days, you can enjoy a casual work environment, but we’ll dress up when the situation calls for it.
• People-Focused Culture: We know our greatest strength is our people. That’s why we’ve built a culture that encourages experimentation, learning, and improving together. You’ll have the space to share your ideas and help shape a company that is constantly growing.
• Tools for Success: Access to leading-edge web-based productivity tools.
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
• Retirement Planning: Participation in our Fidelity 401(k) plan with a company match, helping you save for your future.
• Life Insurance: Company-paid life insurance policy of $50,000 to give you peace of mind.

What This Job Offers

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