Manager, Data Governance (Remote)

Who is Trace3

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate Automate Innovate.

Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!

Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine California. We employ more than 1200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver Indianapolis Grand Rapids Lexington Los Angeles Louisville Texas San Francisco.

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ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Data Governance Manager will be responsible for establishing and leading the enterprise data governance program across the organization. This role will define governance standards stewardship models operating cadences and data management practices that improve consistency trust quality and accountability across enterprise reporting and analytics. The Manager will partner closely with business stakeholders analytics teams data engineering and IT leadership to embed governance into everyday delivery processes while enabling scalable and trusted enterprise data practices. This role will help drive standardization of key business definitions metadata management lineage visibility and certified datasets across the organization.

In addition the Data Governance Manager will also provide leadership and operational coordination across supporting Reporting & Analytics resources including Business Systems Analysts (BSAs) QA resources and other data-focused analysts aligned to enterprise analytics and governance initiatives.

WHAT YOULL DO:

Data Governance Leadership

• Manage the enterprise data governance operating model including governance councils domain working sessions decision logs and follow-through actions.
• Define and maintain enterprise governance standards policies and procedures that support scalable and trusted analytics delivery.
• Establish governance operating cadences and cross-functional collaboration processes across business and technical teams.

Team Leadership & Delivery Enablement

• Provide leadership coordination and operational direction for Reporting & Analytics Business Systems Analysts (BSAs) QA resources and other data-focused analysts supporting enterprise reporting and governance initiatives.
• Establish standardized intake requirement testing documentation and governance processes across analytics delivery teams.
• Improve cross-functional collaboration and delivery quality by aligning governance requirements with business analysis QA validation and reporting development practices.
• Support resource prioritization workload management and continuous improvement across the Reporting & Analytics support functions.

Data Ownership & Stewardship

• Define and manage enterprise data ownership and stewardship structures including clear roles responsibilities and decision rights across key business domains.
• Partner with business leaders and technical teams to ensure accountability for enterprise data quality consistency and lifecycle management.
• Facilitate governance discussions issue resolution prioritization and policy adoption across stakeholders.

Business Glossary & Standards

• Own and maintain the enterprise business glossary and measure governance process including:
• Standard business definitions
• Approval workflows
• Change management and version control
• Documentation standards
• Improve consistency of enterprise reporting by reducing duplicate metrics and conflicting KPI definitions.

Metadata Lineage & Trusted Data

• Define governance standards for metadata management lineage visibility access conventions retention policies and certification of trusted datasets.
• Partner with analytics and engineering teams to improve transparency and traceability of enterprise data assets.
• Support scalable governance practices within cloud-based analytics and lakehouse environments.

Governance Integration & Data Quality

• Embed governance requirements into delivery and agile processes so governance becomes part of standard execution rather than an after-the-fact activity.
• Coordinate with data quality and business stakeholders to align governance standards with monitoring issue management and remediation ownership.
• Support consistent and governed reporting practices across Power BI Excel and enterprise analytics platforms.

QUALIFICATIONS & INTERESTS:

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in data governance data management analytics enablement or related enterprise data roles.
• Minimum of 1 year of proven leadership experience leading or coordinating Business Systems Analysts (BSAs) QA resources or analytics support teams within enterprise reporting or analytics organizations.
• Proven experience designing and executing enterprise governance programs operating models and governance cadences.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Data stewardship and ownership models
  • Business glossary management
  • Metadata and lineage concepts
  • Data lifecycle management
  • Governance controls and standards

• Experience improving consistency of enterprise reporting and KPI definitions through structured governance practices.
• Strong facilitation communication and stakeholder management skills across business and technical teams.
• Ability to write clear practical and implementable governance standards and policies.
• Experience integrating governance into agile delivery and operational processes.
• Familiarity with cloud-based analytics ecosystems and modern data platforms.
• Strong organizational and facilitation skills
• Collaborative and highly effective communicator
• Detail-oriented with strong operational discipline
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Pragmatic and execution-focused
• Strong balance of governance enablement and business partnership

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within Azure-based analytics or lakehouse environments.
• Familiarity with Power BI governance and certified dataset practices.
• Exposure to enterprise data quality management and remediation workflows.
• Experience supporting governance within enterprise-scale reporting and analytics organizations.
• Experience working with enterprise operational systems such as ERP CRM or ITSM platforms.

The Perks

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match 529 College Savings Plan Health Savings Account Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive Compensation
• Training and development programs
• Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages
• Collaborative and cool culture
• Work-life balance and generous paid time off

Our Commitment

At the core of Trace3s DNA is our people. We are a diverse group of talented individuals who understand the importance of teamwork and demonstrating leadership character and passion in all that we do.

Were committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected valued and empowered to grow. We recognize that embracing diversity drives innovation improves outcomes fosters collaboration boosts teammate satisfaction and builds a more inclusive culture.

As an equal opportunity employer Trace3 bases all employment decisions based on individual qualifications merit and business requirements. We do not engage in discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) national origin age (40 or older) disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

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