Manager Data Governance

Novant Health

Full Time

Director

7 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Novant Health is seeking a Manager of Data Governance to lead enterprise-wide data governance initiatives that align with business objectives and regulatory requirements. This role is pivotal in establishing and maintaining a robust data governance framework, ensuring data quality, consistency, and protection across the organization. You will oversee a team of data engineers and analysts, driving the implementation of best practices, tools, and processes that enhance the visibility, trust, and value of our data assets. This position plays a key role in supporting strategic initiatives, regulatory compliance, and enterprise data lifecycle management.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the deployment and maintenance of data governance processes across the data lifecycle—from sourcing to consumption.
Establish and enforce adherence to enterprise data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
Manage and mentor a team of data professionals, prioritizing work and fostering professional development.
Oversee the implementation and optimization of data governance tools, including data catalogs, master data management (MDM), and data quality platforms.
Ensure accurate metadata management and classification of data assets to support discoverability, security, and compliance.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align data governance initiatives with business and regulatory needs.
Develop subject matter expertise in Novant Health's data governance practices and their impact on enterprise data strategy.
Support the development of an end-to-end data lifecycle management approach.
Ensure data governance products are trusted, accurate, and aligned with enterprise architecture and change management protocols.
Report to the Director of Data Management and oversee data governance operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Management Information Systems, or related field (preferred).
10+ years of Information Technology experience.
5+ years of Data Governance experience.
4+ years of experience as a Manager or Supervisor for an IT team.
2+ years of Cloud Architecture experience.
Proficiency in developing job descriptions, performing reviews, recruiting, and enforcing employment policies.
Strong analytical skills and understanding of data governance principles.
Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organization and planning skills.
Knowledge of process improvement principles.
Understanding of Healthcare industry standards, HIPAA privacy, and security rules.
Experience with emerging technologies, automation, data quality frameworks, and master data management strategies.

Nice to Have

Experience in healthcare data environments.
Knowledge of enterprise architecture and security protocols.
Experience with metadata management, DevOps, and community engagement.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree (preferred).
10+ years in IT, 5+ years in Data Governance, 4+ years managing IT teams, 2+ years in Cloud Architecture.

Benefits & Perks

Not explicitly specified in the description.

Working at Novant Health

At Novant Health, we are committed to transforming healthcare through data-driven decision-making. We foster an environment that emphasizes teamwork, employee engagement, community involvement, diversity, and inclusion. All team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm."

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