Data Governance Manager

Posted 8 Days Ago
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Atlanta, GA
Hybrid
112K-186K Annually
Senior level
Automotive • Cloud • Greentech • Information Technology • Other • Software • Cybersecurity
Empowering people today to build a better future for the next generation.
The Role
The Data Governance Manager serves as a liaison between data governance and domain owners, providing guidance, education, and support for compliance and data management responsibilities.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Data Governance Manager - Domain Partnerships serves as a strategic liaison between the enterprise data governance program and assigned data domain owners across Cox Automotive. This role focuses on enabling domain owners to successfully execute their governance responsibilities through guidance, education, prioritization support, and deep business analysis. The Manager acts as a trusted advisor and objective compliance partner, helping domain owners navigate governance requirements, make informed decisions, and achieve compliance goals. They translate enterprise governance policies into actionable domain-specific guidance while advocating for domain needs within the broader governance program.
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

Requirements
  • 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
  • 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 Qualifications
  • 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

USD 111,500.00 - 185,900.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary of $111,500.00 - $185,900.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the 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; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.

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HQ: Atlanta, GA
50,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1898

What We Do

For well over a century, Cox Enterprises has been shaping the future with daring ideas and values-driven thinking.

Since our founding in 1898, our relentless spirit of innovation has driven us to disrupt industries and enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve. Through our major divisions — Cox Communications, Cox Automotive and Cox Farms — our people have countless opportunities to grow and make an impact in the communications and automotive industries, as well as in new ventures in agriculture, cleantech, digital media and more.

As a privately-held, family-owned business, we know that people are our most valuable asset. We offer a supportive and inclusive environment with flexible career growth, amazing benefits and work-life balance at the forefront.

Our mission, our ways of working and our commitment to people are what make our workplace culture remarkably flexible and resilient. Join us to build a better future and make your mark.

Why Work With Us

At our core, Cox is a technology company that values human relationships. We know people feel most empowered when their work has meaning, when they feel respected and have opportunities to grow. “Career satisfaction” is not enough at Cox — we’re here to help you find balance, live well and achieve your career goals even as they change over time.

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