Cox Enterprises · 23 hours ago
Data Governance Manager
Cox Automotive is a leading company in the automotive industry, and they are seeking a Data Governance Manager to serve as a strategic liaison between the enterprise data governance program and assigned data domain owners. This role focuses on enabling domain owners to successfully execute their governance responsibilities through guidance, education, and deep business analysis.
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Responsibilities
Serve as primary point of contact and trusted advisor for assigned data domain owners
Educate domain owners on their roles, responsibilities, and governance expectations
Develop and deliver tailored training materials, templates, and resources to support domain ownership activities
Provide ongoing consultation on governance processes, policy interpretation, and compliance requirements
Partner with domain owners to assess governance maturity and identify improvement opportunities
Help prioritize governance initiatives based on risk, regulatory requirements, and business value
Track progress against commitments and help domain owners maintain momentum
Conduct deep analysis of domain data assets, usage patterns, dependencies, and business value
Provide insights that help domain owners make informed decisions about data management
Evaluate domain data assets against governance policies, standards, and regulatory requirements
Translate enterprise governance policies into practical, domain-specific guidance
Advocate for domain owner needs and challenges within governance leadership discussions
Provide feedback to governance program on policy effectiveness and improvement opportunities
Partner with cross-functional teams (Legal, Privacy, Security, Data Strategy) on behalf of domain owners
Connect domain owners with relevant expertise and resources across the organization
Build community among domain owners through knowledge sharing and collaboration
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 6 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 4 years' experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year experience in a related field; or 18 years' experience in a related field
1+ year of experience in management or lead role
2+ years working directly with business stakeholders in consulting or advisory capacity
Experience in change management and stakeholder enablement
Knowledge of data management concepts including data quality, metadata, lineage, and cataloging
Familiarity with privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, state privacy laws) and compliance requirements
Understanding of data architecture, APIs, databases, and data integration patterns
Experience with governance tools, data catalogs, and compliance platforms
Highly analytical with ability to conduct deep business and data analysis
Strong problem-solving skills with ability to translate complex requirements into actionable plans
Experience facilitating meetings, eliciting requirements, and driving decisions
Proficiency with data analysis tools and techniques
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with ability to influence without authority
Strong communication skills with ability to explain governance concepts clearly to varied audiences
Diplomatic problem-solver who can navigate conflicts and find win-win solutions
Self-motivated and autonomous with ability to manage multiple domain relationships simultaneously
10% travel requirement for in-person domain owner collaboration
Ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries and with distributed teams
Preferred
Experience as a data steward, data owner, or in domain-specific data management role
Background in audit, compliance, or risk management
Knowledge of automotive industry or marketplace platforms
Certification in data governance, data management, or business analysis
Experience with data contracts and permissible use analysis
Benefits
Flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations
Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members
Additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave
Time off to vote
Jury duty leave
Volunteer time off
Military leave
Parental leave
Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Retirement planning (401(k))
Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO)
Company
Cox Enterprises
Cox Enterprises is a communications, media, and automotive services company.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.7M2014-12-15Grant· $1.7M
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