Chord Energy
Data Strategy & Governance Manager
Houston, TX - Corporate
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 37 days ago
SnowflakeData AnalysisStakeholder ManagementLeadershipCommunication
About the role
- This position is located in downtown Houston, TX.
- Hybrid work schedule is an option for remote work on Mondays and Fridays.
- Level and salary commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities
- The Data Strategy & Governance Manager will likely lead a small team while working cross-functionally with data domain owners, data stewards, IT, and data analytics to drive alignment, accountability, and adoption of governance practices.
- Plan, prioritize, and manage governance initiatives and roadmap in support of the overall data strategy
- Lead governance forums and working sessions to drive cross-functional alignment, accountability, and decision-making
- Partner with Data Domain Owners and Data Stewards to define critical data elements, establish ownership, and enable consistent stewardship practices
- Drive adoption of metadata management practices, including business glossaries, data catalog usage, and data lineage
- Lead, coach, and develop a small team of data governance analysts, providing direction, prioritization, and hands-on support as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Data & Analytics, Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in data governance, data management, analytics, or related disciplines
- 2+ years of experience leading initiatives or managing teams
- Working knowledge of data governance frameworks (e.g., DMBOK, DCAM) and their practical application
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across the organization
- Ability to travel to the field (North Dakota) approximately quarterly or as needed
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and fluid environment
- Ability to meet deadlines
- 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.
Nice to have
- Experience working with modern data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric or similar)
- Prior experience in oil & gas or other operationally complex industries
- Experience establishing or scaling enterprise data governance programs
- Advanced degree or relevant certifications in data management or analytics
Skills
- Experience implementing or supporting enterprise data governance tools (e.g., data catalog, lineage, data quality, stewardship workflows)
Compensation
- Level and salary commensurate with experience.
Equal opportunity
- Chord Energy does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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