Senior Manager, Data Governance - Corporate

MGM Resorts International • Las Vegas, NV

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Manager of Data Governance to lead our enterprise-wide data governance and metadata management initiatives. In this role, you will be responsible for defining, operationalizing, and scaling data governance frameworks, policies, and standards. You will lead the Data Governance Council, drive data stewardship across business and technical domains, and own the strategic deployment of metadata platforms, such as Alation and Databricks Unity Catalog. The ideal candidate is a champion for data intelligence who can bridge the gap between IT and business, ensuring our data assets are discoverable, trusted, secure, and fully leveraged to drive business value.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field
• 7+ Years of prior relevant experience in Data management, data analytics, or data engineering
• At least 3+ years in a dedicated Data Governance leadership role
• Proven, hands-on experience managing and scaling in a complex enterprise environment
• Alation and/or Databricks Unity Catalog experience
• Deep understanding of data governance frameworks, data stewardship models, master data management (MDM), and data quality methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead a Data Governance Council, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and drive consensus without direct authority
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical data concepts into clear business terms

Responsibilities

• Chair and manage the enterprise Data Governance Council, facilitating cross-functional alignment on data policies, prioritization of governance initiatives, and conflict resolution regarding data definitions and ownership.
• Define, implement, and enforce data governance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure data quality, security, privacy, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and execute a multi-year data governance and metadata management roadmap aligned with the broader Data Insights organizational strategy.
• Establish and mature a robust Data Stewardship program, identifying, onboarding, and training business and technical data stewards across various departments.
• Drive a culture of data accountability and data literacy, promoting the adoption of governance practices and tools through continuous education, communication, and change management.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex data quality and governance issues, working with stewards to implement root-cause solutions.
• Oversee the enterprise adoption and operational management of the Alation data intelligence platform or similar tool, driving metadata curation, data dictionary completeness, and utilizing its AI capabilities to enhance data discovery.
• Lead governance strategies within Databricks Unity Catalog, ensuring proper access controls, data lineage tracking, and seamless integration between Unity Catalog and our broader metadata ecosystem.
• Partner with Data Engineering and IT teams to ensure governance tools are seamlessly integrated into the data architecture and that automated governance checks are embedded in data pipelines.

Benefits

• Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally.
• Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more.
• Free parking on and off shift.
• Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees).
• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community.

What This Job Offers

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