Data Governance Manager

Impact: Data Integrity and Regulatory Compliance

Establishes and enforces policies and procedures for data quality, privacy, and security across an organization.

What the day looks like

People interaction
Extensive
Team vs solo
Team-oriented
Client facing
Frequent
Impact visibility
High
Travel
Minimal
Schedule flexibility
Flexible
Remote work
Hybrid
Typical work hours
40-45 hours
Stress level
Moderate

At a glance

Median salary
$120,000
Entry-level
$80,000
Senior
$180,000+
Growth by 2033
10%
Demand
Growing Fast
Freelance potential
Moderate
Salary growth potential
High
Typical student debt
$25,000 to $50,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

  • Data Quality Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Metadata Management

Soft skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Communication
  • Policy Development

Technical complexity: High

How to get there

Minimum education
Bachelor's Degree
Licensing
No
Years to mid-career
7
Years to senior
12
Career switching
Moderate

Where this career leads

How people arrive here

    Where you can go from here

      Typical progression

      1. Director of Data Governance, Chief Data Officer

      Future outlook

      Automation probability
      Low
      AI disruption risk
      Low
      Demand trend
      Growing Fast

      How people feel about it

      Overall satisfaction
      7.5/10
      Meaning
      7/10
      Work-life balance
      7.5/10
      Prestige
      7.8/10
      Social perception
      Moderate

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