Cox Enterprises · 8 hours ago
Data Governance Senior Manager
Atlanta GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$123K/yr - $204K/yr
8+ years expCox Automotive is a leader in transforming the automotive industry through innovative technology and exceptional experiences. The Data Governance Senior Manager is responsible for establishing and executing governance frameworks for APIs and critical data sets, ensuring compliance and security while enabling innovation across the organization.
AdvertisingBroadcastingDigital MediaTelecommunications
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain enterprise-wide API and data set governance policies, standards, and procedures
Establish lifecycle governance covering design, development, deployment, versioning, deprecation, and retirement
Define and enforce design standards, naming conventions, authentication/authorization models, and data quality requirements
Create governance scorecards and metrics to measure program effectiveness
Ensure complete metadata documentation including purpose, ownership, dependencies, usage restrictions, and lineage
Implement classification and tagging frameworks based on sensitivity, criticality, and compliance requirements
Catalog critical source data and APIs with metadata showing how data is created, obtained, used, and shared
Partner with Legal, Privacy, and Security teams to ensure compliance with data contracts, privacy regulations, and security requirements
Roll out data quality policies and standards for critical data sets
Integrate governance into development workflows through partnership with product and engineering teams
Drive adoption through training, communication, and change management
Provide consultation to API and data set owners on governance requirements
Continuously improve governance processes based on feedback and organizational needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 8 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 6 years' experience; a Ph.D. and 3 years' experience in a related field; or 20 years' experience in a related field
3+ years' experience in management or leadership role
Deep understanding of API technologies, protocols (REST, GraphQL, gRPC), and architectural patterns
Knowledge of data management principles including data quality, metadata management, and data lineage
Familiarity with API management platforms and data cataloging tools
Understanding of API security standards and data protection mechanisms
Experience with data modeling, database technologies, and data integration patterns
Highly analytical with ability to make strategic decisions with ambiguous information
Excellent communication and influencing skills to drive consensus across stakeholders
Strong project management with track record of delivering complex initiatives
Demonstrated change management expertise including training and organizational adoption
Ability to balance technical requirements with business needs and risk considerations
Preferred
Experience with DAMA-DMBOK or similar data management frameworks
Knowledge of privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and their application
Background in automotive industry or marketplace platforms
Experience with governance tools, data quality platforms, and API documentation systems
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
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.7M2014-12-15Grant· $1.7M
Leadership Team
Alexander Taylor
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Patrick O'Boyle
Senior Vice President of Corporate Development
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