Data Governance Manager

Data Governance Manager - Domain Partnerships

The Data Governance Manager - Domain Partnerships serves as a strategic liaison between the enterprise data governance program and assigned data domain owners across Cox Automotive. This role focuses on enabling domain owners to successfully execute their governance responsibilities through guidance, education, prioritization support, and deep business analysis. The Manager acts as a trusted advisor and objective compliance partner, helping domain owners navigate governance requirements, make informed decisions, and achieve compliance goals.

They translate enterprise governance policies into actionable domain‑specific guidance while advocating for domain needs within the broader governance program.

• Serve as primary point of contact and trusted advisor for assigned data domain owners
• Educate domain owners on their roles, responsibilities, and governance expectations
• Develop and deliver tailored training materials, templates, and resources to support domain ownership activities
• Provide ongoing consultation on governance processes, policy interpretation, and compliance requirements
• Partner with domain owners to assess governance maturity and identify improvement opportunities
• Help prioritize governance initiatives based on risk, regulatory requirements, and business value
• Track progress against commitments and help domain owners maintain momentum
• Conduct deep analysis of domain data assets, usage patterns, dependencies, and business value
• Provide insights that help domain owners make informed decisions about data management
• Evaluate domain data assets against governance policies, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Translate enterprise governance policies into practical, domain‑specific guidance
• Advocate for domain owner needs and challenges within governance leadership discussions
• Provide feedback to governance program on policy effectiveness and improvement opportunities
• Partner with cross‑functional teams (Legal, Privacy, Security, Data Strategy) on behalf of domain owners
• Connect domain owners with relevant expertise and resources across the organization
• Build community among domain owners through knowledge sharing and collaboration

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 6 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 4 years' experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year experience in a related field; or 18 years' experience in a related field
• 1+ year of experience in management or lead role
• 2+ years working directly with business stakeholders in consulting or advisory capacity
• Experience in change management and stakeholder enablement
• Knowledge of data management concepts including data quality, metadata, lineage, and cataloging
• Familiarity with privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, state privacy laws) and compliance requirements
• Understanding of data architecture, APIs, databases, and data integration patterns
• Experience with governance tools, data catalogs, and compliance platforms
• Highly analytical with ability to conduct deep business and data analysis
• Strong problem‑solving skills with ability to translate complex requirements into actionable plans
• Experience facilitating meetings, eliciting requirements, and driving decisions
• Proficiency with data analysis tools and techniques
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship‑building skills with ability to influence without authority
• Strong communication skills with ability to explain governance concepts clearly to varied audiences
• Diplomatic problem‑solver who can navigate conflicts and find win‑win solutions
• Self‑motivated and autonomous with ability to manage multiple domain relationships simultaneously
• 10% travel requirement for in‑person domain owner collaboration
• Ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries and with distributed teams

• Experience as a data steward, data owner, or in domain‑specific data management role
• Background in audit, compliance, or risk management
• Knowledge of automotive industry or marketplace platforms
• Certification in data governance, data management, or…