Brightspeed

Enterprise Data & Analytics Governance Manager

Charlotte, NC, United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 27 days ago

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About the role

The position plays a key role in strengthening enterprise data foundations and enabling broader transformation initiatives.
We prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area, whenever possible, to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce.

Lead the Enterprise Data Governance function by defining and implementing governance frameworks, policies, standards, and operating models across the organization.
Establish and maintain data ownership and stewardship structures to ensure accountability for critical data assets across business functions.
Form, facilitate, and support Enterprise Data Governance Councils and working groups to align priorities, standards, issue resolution, and governance adoption.
Partner with business and technology stakeholders to embed governance practices into operational and strategic initiatives.
Develop and implement enterprise data quality management practices, including monitoring, measurement, remediation, and continuous improvement processes.
Partner with business and technology teams to address root causes of data quality issues and improve data reliability across critical domains.
Lead the implementation and governance of metadata management capabilities, including data catalog, business glossary, and data lineage.
Manage enterprise business glossary and critical data elements to ensure consistent definitions and common business understanding across the organization.
Drive lineage and traceability across critical business processes and reporting environments to improve transparency, trust, and audit readiness.
Partner with analytics and reporting teams to enable governed self-service analytics, standardized reporting, and trusted decision-making.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related field required.
7+ years of experience designing, implementing, and operationalizing enterprise data governance programs.
Experience establishing governance frameworks, stewardship models, data quality programs, metadata management capabilities, and governance operating models required.
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders across business and technology organizations required.

Experience supporting data governance initiatives within telecommunications, technology, or highly regulated industries.
Experience working with enterprise-scale data modernization and transformation programs.
Experience supporting enterprise reporting consistency through common KPIs, business definitions, and metadata standards.
Physical Demands & Work Conditions
Occasional travel may be required based on business needs, stakeholder meetings, or enterprise initiatives.
Additional hours may be required periodically to support strategic initiatives, governance milestones, or executive reporting deadlines.
We aspire to contemporary ways of working.
Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer, Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End - East Tower in Charlotte, NC.

Partner with data owners and stewards to improve metadata coverage, quality, and adoption across the enterprise.

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