Justworks

Senior Manager, Data Governance

New York, New York · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$166k-$214kDetected 15 days ago

SQLdbtData EngineeringLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationCritical ThinkingMentoring

About the role

We work hard and care about our most prized asset - our people.
We're helping businesses get off the ground by enabling them to focus on running their business.
We're data-driven and never stop iterating.

Lead and develop the Data Governance team - currently two ICs (a Senior Analytics Engineer and a Data Governance Analyst), with further growth anticipated this year - through clear priorities, coaching, and recognition.
Own the data catalog (Atlan) - ensuring the continued accuracy, completeness, and hygiene of asset metadata, glossary terms, and data products; and driving adoption of Atlan as the primary way stakeholders engage with certified data across Justworks.
arbitrate metric and definition differences, and drive company-wide adoption of best practices.
You're energized by the challenge of setting standards that actually stick, and you know that getting adoption requires credibility, relationship-building, and a genuine understanding of what teams need from their data.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Manager, Data Governance to lead Justworks' nascent Data Governance team.

You are a data leader who understands that trustworthy analytics doesn't happen by accident - it has to be built, maintained, and governed.
You're as comfortable writing SQL and reviewing dbt models as you are facilitating a stakeholder alignment meeting or coaching an IC through ambiguity.
8+ years of experience in a data role such as analytics engineering, data engineering, or data governance, with hands-on experience in SQL and dbt.
3+ years in people management, with a demonstrated track record of developing ICs and managing team delivery.
Experience owning data governance, data quality, or data standards programs - not just contributing to them.
Strong proficiency in SQL; working experience with dbt and dimensional modeling sufficient to define standards and review model conformance.
Demonstrated experience with managing data catalogs or data governance tooling (Atlan, Alation, Collibra, or similar).
Hands-on fluency with AI tooling as a productivity and automation lever; ability to apply it within the context of metadata management, documentation, and governance workflows.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to drive alignment across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Contribute to the data governance strategy and roadmap in partnership with Data & Analytics leadership.

The base wage range for this position based in our New York City Office is targeted at $166,000.00 - $214,000.00 per year.

At Justworks, you'll enjoy a welcoming and casual environment, great benefits, wellness program offerings, company retreats, and the ability to interact with and learn from leaders in the startup community.
If you'd like to work in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment, are interested in building something meaningful and having fun while doing it, we'd love to hear from you.

At Justworks, you'll enjoy a welcoming and casual environment, great benefits, wellness program offerings, company retreats, and the ability to interact with and learn from leaders in the startup community. We work hard and care about our most prized asset - our people.
We're helping businesses get off the ground by enabling them to focus on running their business. We solve HR issues. We're data-driven and never stop iterating. If you'd like to work in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment, are interested in building something meaningful and having fun while doing it, we'd love to hear from you.
We're united by shared goals and shared motivations at Justworks. These are best summed up in our company values, which are reflected in our product and in our team.
Our Values
We solve HR issues.
We're united by shared goals and shared motivations at Justworks.
These are best summed up in our company values, which are reflected in our product and in our team.
If this sounds like you, you'll fit right in.
Data & Analytics

all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or familial status, disability, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, vetera

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