Senior Manager Data Governance

BECU•Tukwila, SC

2d•$135,100 - $250,600•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is a critical leadership position at BECU, focused on shaping how the organization manages, governs, and trusts enterprise data. As the Sr. Manager, Data Governance Projects and Delivery, the individual will lead a high-performing team responsible for strengthening data quality, advancing governance maturity, and driving strategic initiatives to improve decision-making. The position offers an opportunity to build scalable governance practices, elevate operational excellence, and drive enterprise-wide impact by fostering a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement. The role involves leading complex initiatives from strategy through execution, making a significant positive change in BECU's data governance journey.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or information systems, or equivalent work or education-related experience required
Minimum 7 years of experience analyzing data quality issues and delivering enterprise data management and governance solutions, including expertise in data manipulation, data cleansing, data analysis, data anomaly detection, data governance processes, and compliance management required
Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing, facilitating, and leading complex projects and enterprise-scale transformation initiatives end-to-end, with strong executive presence, stakeholder management capability, excellent project management skills, and a proven ability to drive accountability and operational rigor across teams required
Demonstrated experience using visual data analytics tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Google Data Studio, along with strong project management and communication skills required.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.
Financial services or regulated industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the delivery of BECU’s enterprise Data Quality Program by implementing scalable frameworks, advancing governance maturity, and driving continuous improvement across the organization as part of prioritized data initiatives.
Lead large-scale, cross-functional data governance initiatives from concept through execution, ensuring measurable business impact and operational excellence.
Manage and mentor a team of approximately 20 employees, creating a culture rooted in accountability, ownership, collaboration, and high standards.
Translate business priorities into clear team objectives, establish measurable goals, and empower teams to deliver meaningful outcomes.
Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and development opportunities while fostering strong partnerships across stakeholder groups.
Identify opportunities to strengthen data quality and governance processes, resolve root-cause issues, and implement scalable governance solutions.
Establish and communicate meaningful KPIs, analytics, and governance reporting that demonstrate progress, effectiveness, and business value.
Collaborate closely with product managers, analytics teams, technology partners, project leadership, and business stakeholders to optimize data quality and governance outcomes.