Enterprise Data & Analytics Governance Manager

Brightspeed

Enterprise Data & Analytics Governance Manager leading data governance practices at Brightspeed, transforming data quality and accessibility for analytics across the organization.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Informatica

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Promote enterprise-wide adoption of governance principles and foster a culture of accountability and data-driven decision-making
Develop and implement enterprise data quality management practices, including monitoring, measurement, remediation, and continuous improvement processes
Establish governance processes for data issue identification, prioritization, escalation, and remediation
Define and track critical data quality metrics and governance KPIs to measure program effectiveness and business value
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 data owners and stewards to improve metadata coverage, quality, and adoption across the enterprise
Establish standards and processes for metadata management and catalog governance
Partner with analytics and reporting teams to enable governed self-service analytics, standardized reporting, and trusted decision-making
Support the development and adoption of common KPIs, business definitions, and reporting standards to reduce reporting inconsistencies
Collaborate with business intelligence, analytics, and technology teams to improve accessibility and usability of trusted enterprise data assets
Promote data literacy, stewardship engagement, and governance awareness through training, communications, and change management activities
Prepare and deliver governance program updates, scorecards, and executive presentations summarizing progress, risks, opportunities, and measurable outcomes
Monitor governance program maturity and identify opportunities to improve adoption, effectiveness, and business value realization
Ensure governance initiatives remain aligned with enterprise priorities and strategic objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related field required
10+ years of progressive experience in data management, data governance, analytics, information management, or related disciplines
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
Preferred certifications include CDMP/DAMA, DCAM, or other relevant data governance certifications
Strong knowledge of enterprise data governance, metadata management, data quality, and data lifecycle management best practices
Experience with enterprise data governance, metadata management, and data catalog platforms such as Atlan, Collibra, Alation, Informatica, or similar solutions
Strong understanding of stewardship models, governance operating structures, and governance program maturity practices
Ability to define, monitor, and improve data quality metrics, governance KPIs, and business value measures
Experience enabling governed self-service analytics, standardized reporting, and trusted enterprise data use
Strong analytical, structured problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder management capabilities
Demonstrated ability to drive organizational change and influence adoption of governance processes and standards
Experience working within Agile methodologies and complex cross-functional environments
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across business, analytics, and technology teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Employee assistance program
401K plan with company match
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

data governancedata managementdata qualitymetadata managementdata lifecycle managementdata catalogdata stewardshipdata analyticsgovernance frameworksgovernance operating models

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solvingdecision-makingexecutive communicationpresentation skillsstakeholder managementorganizational change managementcollaboration skillsinfluencing skillstraining and communication

Certifications

CDMPDAMADCAM