Manager, Data Management

Goodwin

Manager, Data Management responsible for establishing and executing the firm-wide data management program. Collaborating across business units to ensure high-quality data management standards and practices.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeNew York City • California, Massachusetts, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $160,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

data managementdata qualitydata governancedata stewardshipdata quality metricsKPI developmentroot-cause analysismaster data managementSQLMicrosoft Excel

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsinfluencing skillsleadershipcoachingaccountabilityprocess improvementcollaborationdocumentation

Tools & Technologies

data governance toolsdata catalogsdata quality platformsCRM systemsMS DynamicsSalesforce

Industry Keywords

data quality standardsKPIsSLAsRACI frameworksdata ownership modeldata quality scorecardsdata correction processesfederated data ownershipdistributed data ownership modelsdata management programs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and lead the firm’s data quality and master data management program across designated data domains.
Establish, enforce, and continuously improve data quality standards, KPIs, and SLAs (e.g., completeness, accuracy, timeliness, consistency).
Define and implement a clear data ownership model, including RACI frameworks for data owners, stewards, and supporting teams.
Drive accountability for data quality by partnering with business stakeholders and enforcing adherence to defined standards and performance expectations.
Develop and maintain data quality scorecards and reporting to provide transparency into performance at the team, domain, and firm level.
Manage and prioritize data quality remediation efforts, including root-cause analysis and implementation of sustainable corrective actions.
Serve as the escalation point for complex or cross-functional data issues, including non-compliance with data standards or SLA breaches.
Partner with Data Governance to align on policies and controls, while independently driving operational execution and compliance.
Oversee bulk data updates, audits, exception handling, and data correction processes with a focus on scalability and control.
Drive process improvements, automation opportunities, and tooling enhancements related to data quality and data management operations.
Supervise, coach, and provide day-to-day direction to data management staff.
Ensure documentation of data standards, definitions, processes, and controls is current and maintained.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Seven (7)+ years of experience in data management, data quality, data governance, or data stewardship roles.
Experience defining and implementing data quality metrics, KPIs, and performance reporting.
Preferred: Experience operating in a federated or distributed data ownership environment.
Experience influencing business stakeholders and driving accountability without direct authority.
Familiarity with data governance tools, data catalogs, and data quality platforms.
Demonstrated experience building or operationalizing data quality or data management programs.
Strong knowledge of master data management, data quality frameworks, and distributed data ownership models.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; familiarity with SQL and CRM systems (e.g., MS Dynamics, Salesforce).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Retirement & Savings Plan
Emergency back-up child and adult care
Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Employee recognition and reward programs
Employee wellness and assistance programs
Employee discounts and perks