Data Strategy & Governance Manager

Position Summary

The Data Strategy & Governance Manager is responsible for developing leading and sustaining Chord Energys enterprise data governance program ensuring data is trusted well-managed and positioned as a strategic asset across the organization. This role owns the execution and evolution of enterprise data strategy with a primary focus on governance (people process and technology). The Data Strategy & Governance Manager will likely lead a small team while working cross-functionally with data domain owners data stewards IT and data analytics to drive alignment accountability and adoption of governance practices. This is a hands-on leadership role that blends program ownership team management and practical implementation of governance processes and tools to support analytics operations and innovation across the enterprise. This position is located in downtown Houston TX. Hybrid work schedule is an option for remote work on Mondays and Fridays. Level and salary commensurate with experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop execute and continuously improve Chords enterprise data governance framework policies standards and procedures aligned with business priorities
• Plan prioritize and manage governance initiatives and roadmap in support of the overall data strategy
• Lead governance forums and working sessions to drive cross-functional alignment accountability and decision-making
• Partner with Data Domain Owners and Data Stewards to define critical data elements establish ownership and enable consistent stewardship practices
• Establish and monitor data quality processes including measurement reporting and remediation of data issues
• Drive adoption of metadata management practices including business glossaries data catalog usage and data lineage
• Evaluate recommend and support implementation of data governance tools and capabilities in partnership with IT
• Monitor adherence to governance policies and standards identifying risks gaps and opportunities for improvement
• Track and communicate governance adoption effectiveness and progress to stakeholders and leadership
• Lead coach and develop a small team of data governance analysts providing direction prioritization and hands-on support as needed
• Act as a champion for data governance promoting awareness training and enterprise-wide adoption of data practices

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and duties outside of their normal responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Information Systems Data & Analytics Engineering or related field
• 10 years of experience in data governance data management analytics or related disciplines
• 2 years of experience leading initiatives or managing teams
• Working knowledge of data governance frameworks (e.g. DMBOK DCAM) and their practical application
• Strong interpersonal communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across the organization
• Ability to travel to the field (North Dakota) approximately quarterly or as needed
• Ability to translate business needs into structured data practices and drive execution
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and fluid environment; flexible with the demands of a growing company
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment including a computer stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions strength to lift and carry files weighing up to 10 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that mustbe met by an employee to successfullyperform the essential functions of this accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing or supporting enterprise data governance tools (e.g. data catalog lineage data quality stewardship workflows)
• Experience working with modern data platforms (e.g. Snowflake Microsoft Fabric or similar)
• Prior experience in oil & gas or other operationally complex industries
• Experience establishing or scaling enterprise data governance programs
• Advanced degree or relevant certifications in data management or analytics

EEO Statement:

Chord Energy does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factor.