Senior Manager, Data Governance

McKesson

. Lead and develop a team of domain data analysts and data stewards .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $122,300 - $203,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data governance principles and practices, including data quality, metadata management, and data stewardship. Proven ability to lead teams, implement data enablement frameworks, and ensure compliance with data privacy regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA.

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Data Governance ImplementationTeam LeadershipData Quality AssessmentChange ManagementSQL Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Data Governance PrinciplesData Quality ManagementMetadata ManagementData LineageData CatalogingData StewardshipData Enablement MetricsData Privacy ComplianceSQL InterpretationMaster Data Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaborative Problem-SolvingInfluence Without AuthorityCoaching and FeedbackPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

AlationCollibraIBM InfoSphereIBM PlatformsInformatica Platforms

Industry Keywords

Healthcare DataPharmaceutical DataDAMA-DMBOKData Governance FrameworksRegulated Data

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

InformaticaSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a team of domain data analysts and data stewards
Implement and maintain the CoverMyMeds data enablement framework, including policies, standards, and procedures
Operationalize data governance across data quality, metadata, lineage, cataloging, and data product controls
Partner with domain data officers, data owners, enterprise architecture, IT security, legal, compliance, and technology teams
Align analysts and stewards with business domains and serve as a first point of contact for data-related issues
Guide identification, assessment, prioritization, and remediation of data quality issues
Define and monitor data enablement metrics and key performance indicators
Drive adoption and change for new data governance services
Promote compliance with data privacy requirements and internal security policies, including GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA
Coach and support team members through goals, feedback, and collaborative problem-solving

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree or equivalent experience
Typically 9+ years of relative professional experience
1+ years of supervisory and/or management experience
Experience implementing or operating data governance, data management, or data enablement programs in a complex organization
Knowledge of data governance principles and practices, including data quality, metadata management, data lineage, data cataloging, and data stewardship
Experience leading people, teams, or cross-functional initiatives, including situations requiring influence without direct authority
Experience partnering with business and technology stakeholders to translate data governance policies and standards into operational processes
Demonstrated communication and change-management skills
Experience identifying, assessing, and coordinating the resolution of data quality or data management issues
Ability to analyze complex issues, establish priorities, and coordinate team activities
Familiarity with data governance frameworks and industry practices, such as DAMA-DMBOK
Experience using enterprise data catalogs such as Alation, Collibra, or IBM InfoSphere
Familiarity with master data management concepts, frameworks, or technologies, including IBM or Informatica platforms
Ability to read or interpret SQL and investigate data, metadata, or catalog information
Experience working with healthcare, pharmaceutical, or similarly regulated data
Experience helping establish a new team, service, or operating model
Must comply with applicable work authorization requirements for the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered
Equal employment opportunities
Reasonable accommodation for job search or application