Sr Manager, Enterprise Data Platform & Governance

Kestra Medical Technologies Inc.•Kirkland, WA

1d•$185,000 - $215,000

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Enterprise Data Platform & Governance owns Kestra’s enterprise data platform and the standards governing how company data is used. Reporting to the CIO, this role leads the transition to Microsoft Fabric, defines enterprise data architecture, and operationalizes the Master Data Management (MDM) program. It establishes the rules, certified data models, and guardrails that enable analysts embedded in business functions to produce reports and insights safely and consistently. This is a platform and governance leadership role rather than a report-development role. The Senior Manager directs outsourced engineering, administration, and development resources, with the opportunity to build an internal team as the platform matures. The role also advises functional leaders as Kestra develops a governed data foundation for AI, automation, and evolving enterprise systems. The role owns the design, implementation, and operation of the enterprise data platform, including the Microsoft Fabric transition from the current Azure-based environment. It defines and maintains data architecture, including Lakehouse design, semantic models, ingestion patterns, and development, test, and production environments. It manages capacity, performance, reliability, and cost, and advises the CIO on licensing and capacity needs. It maintains analytics continuity as source systems evolve, and prepares governed data models and products for AI and automation use cases. The Senior Manager operationalizes MDM, establishes governance for reporting and BI content, implements data protection controls in partnership with IT Security and Compliance, and enables self-service users through certified datasets, templates, documentation, training, and office hours. The role advises functional leaders, manages outsourced technical resources and vendor performance, coordinates with IT on application integrations and system changes, and supports compliance, validation, and audit readiness. It directly supervises team members, including performance reviews, feedback, and professional development goals. The position works in a fast-paced office environment with noise typical of an office. Extended hours may be needed, and occasional travel of less than 10% is expected. Kestra manufactures life-saving products regulated by the FDA and operates under contract with Medicare; drug testing is a condition of employment. Applicants must be eligible to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) required; preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
At least 10 years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or business intelligence.
At least 5 years of experience leading enterprise data platform or data governance programs.
At least 3 years of experience managing technical teams, including outsourced or offshore resources.
Hands-on architecture experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Databricks, or comparable modern data platforms.
Experience designing semantic models and governing self-service BI environments; Power BI is preferred.
Experience implementing data governance and data protection controls for regulated data such as PHI or PII.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leaders.
Highest ethical standards and personal integrity.
Ability to work independently, seek improved methods, and operate with minimum supervision.
Deep expertise in the profession and industry best practices.
Ability to collaborate across teams and functions and influence without authority, including constructively saying no while preserving relationships.
Ability to discern relevant facts and resolve issues through sound decisions, with compliance, quality, integrity, ethics, and critical thinking.
Flexibility in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment; ability to meet deadlines, accomplish goals, and maintain a strong drive to succeed.
Frequent repetitive wrist, hand, or finger motions, such as keyboard and mouse use; frequent prolonged sitting or standing; occasional phone and business-machine use; and occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.
Occasional travel of less than 10%.
Must be eligible to work for any employer in the United States; Kestra is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of visas.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or MBA.
Experience operationalizing a Master Data Management program.
Experience with Microsoft Purview, sensitivity labeling, and data loss prevention.
Experience with Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or healthcare billing system data.
Experience preparing data platforms for AI, machine learning, or Microsoft Copilot use cases, including Copilot in Fabric and Power BI or Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Experience in medical technology, DME, life sciences, or healthcare.
Experience supporting SOX controls or validated systems.

Responsibilities

Own the design, implementation, and operation of the enterprise data platform, including the transition plan from the current Azure-based environment to Microsoft Fabric.
Define and maintain enterprise data architecture, including Lakehouse design, semantic models, ingestion patterns, and development, test, and production environment strategy.
Manage platform capacity, performance, reliability, and cost; recommend licensing and capacity adjustments to the CIO.
Maintain continuity of enterprise analytics as source systems evolve, including Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and Bonafide, and retire legacy custom reports as they are rebuilt on certified models.
Prepare governed data models and data products for AI and automation use cases, including Microsoft Copilot experiences and insights embedded in business workflows.
Operationalize the MDM program, including master data domains, ownership, stewardship processes, data quality rules, and supporting tools.
Partner with functional data owners to establish and sustain stewardship roles and data quality metrics.
Establish enterprise data standards, definitions, quality rules, and controls while enabling data owners to determine domain content, quality thresholds, and access within those standards.
Govern report, dashboard, and BI content creation, including workspace standards, publishing and certification rules, access controls, and change management.
Implement data protection controls with the Director of IT Security and Compliance, including sensitivity labeling for PHI, PII, and financial data, data loss prevention, and role-based access.
Provide certified datasets, templates, documentation, training, and office hours to enable self-service users.
Mentor and guide embedded data analysts to improve capability and consistency without becoming the default report developer.
Establish intake processes and decision rights that distinguish enterprise data standards from functional analysis.
Advise functional leaders on data strategy, metric definitions, and using data to improve decisions and operations.
Influence teams outside direct reporting lines, resolve competing priorities constructively, and communicate roadmaps, risks, and tradeoffs to executive audiences.
Manage outsourced developers, administrators, and other technical resources, including scope, prioritization, quality, and delivery.
Support sourcing, statements of work, supplier performance management, and spending monitoring for data platform services.
Coordinate with the Director of Information Technology on application integrations and system changes that affect the data platform.
Ensure enterprise data assets and platform processes comply with HIPAA, SOX, and other applicable requirements.
Support validation of platform components and reports for regulatory and audit readiness, including documentation and retention of validation evidence.
Adhere to Kestra’s pledge of confidentiality regarding patient information and internal need-to-know access.
Directly supervise team members, conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and help establish professional development goals.