Data Governance Manager

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.
** Responsibilities:*
* * 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
** Requirements*
* * 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
** Preferred Qualifications*
* * 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
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