Enterprise Data Governance Manager

SBA Communications is a leading independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure, including towers, buildings, rooftops, DAS and small cells. We offer a competitive benefits and compensation package and are looking for team members who will thrive in our dynamic environment.

We welcome your interest in SBA. Let us know a little about you by checking all that apply:

• You are a self-starter.
• You are resourceful and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• You have a strong work ethic.
• You are passionate and driven to achieve results.
• You are a team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment.
• You continuously challenge yourself to find innovative ways to improve.

You may be a perfect fit. At SBA, we operate with the highest sense of integrity and commitment to quality. We focus on achievement and operate with responsiveness, timeliness and accountability. Our culture of excellence incorporates working collegially, where every team member can contribute meaningfully and make a difference.

If you are ready to make an impact, join our team!

Your Next Career Opportunity – Enterprise Data Governance Manager

The Enterprise Data Governance Manager will ensure that data is trusted, secure, high-quality, and properly governed throughout its lifecycle, enabling business units to leverage data with confidence for analytics, decision-making, and AI.

What You Will Do – Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise data management and governance program, defining and enforcing standards, policies, and best practices.
• Own data governance frameworks including stewardship, classification, retention, compliance, and access management.
• Develop and oversee data quality programs, including standards, monitoring, metrics, and remediation.
• Drive metadata management and establish consistent practices for cataloging, lineage, and business glossary management.
• Partner with business stakeholders to establish and manage a data stewardship model, assigning accountability and ensuring adherence to policies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally throughout IT to embed governance and quality controls into enterprise data platforms, pipelines, and workflows.
• Support master and reference data management initiatives, ensuring consistency and accuracy across systems.
• Work closely with Risk, Compliance, and Security teams to align data practices with regulatory requirements and corporate policies.
• Lead change management, training, and awareness programs to improve adoption of data management practices across the enterprise.
• Provide executive-level reporting on key metrics such as data quality, compliance, stewardship adoption, and governance maturity.
• Act as the enterprise subject matter expert for data management, advising leadership on opportunities, risks, and strategic direction.

What You’ll Need – Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in data management, governance, or related disciplines, with proven success leading enterprise-level initiatives.
• Deep knowledge of data governance frameworks, data quality practices, metadata management, lineage, and stewardship models.
• Experience with enterprise data management and governance platforms (specific tools not required).
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements or industry-specific mandates.
• Strong ability to engage and influence business stakeholders, data stewards, and technical teams.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate governance principles into practical, business-enabling outcomes.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stoop, bend, kneel or crouch.

• Ability to stand, walk and sit.

• Ability to reach with hands and arms

• Visual ability correctable to 20/20.

• Sitting up to 90% of the day.

• Ability to respond verbally in an understandable, professional manner in person and over the telephone.

• Manual dexterity to input data into the computer and the calculator and operate the equipment listed above.

• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office/ Cubicle workspace.

• Moderate noise level.

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