Manager, Data Governance

Location: Franklin, TN

Job Schedule: Hybrid 4 days week Onsite

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree

Sponsorship: No 

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We are currently looking for a Manager, Data Governance to join our team in Franklin, TN.

The Manager, Data Governance leads the development and execution of enterprise-wide data governance strategies. This role ensures trusted, compliant, and accessible data across all business functions by overseeing data stewardship, policy enforcement, and cross-functional collaboration.

A Day in the Life:   

• Strategy & Policy: Develop and maintain data governance strategies, policies, and standards aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Data Quality & Compliance: Define and monitor data quality metrics, lead improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Stewardship & Metadata: Oversee metadata management, data lineage, and ownership assignment to support data transparency and accountability.
• Training & Culture: Promote data literacy and lead change management initiatives to foster a data-driven culture.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Facilitate the Data Governance Council and collaborate with IT, business units, legal, and compliance teams to ensure alignment.
• Performance & Enablement: Track KPIs to measure governance impact and embed governance controls into data platforms and pipelines.

Who We’re Looking for:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in data governance or related roles.
• 5+ years in managerial or leadership positions.
• Strong knowledge of data governance tools and risk management.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong business acumen and project management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and operate in fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency in translating data impacts into business value.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree or certifications (e.g., CDMP, DGSP, CIMP, IGP, CDPSE, PMP, CIPP).

What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.

Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). For more information, access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team.  When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable.  Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard.  We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.