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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager IT - Data Governance - **Company:** Highmark Inc. - **Location:** Montgomery, AL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $118,400.0 - $196,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Audit Trail, Data Governance, Information Technology - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/D89F4980AC194CCA91E46CF9190300DD/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science or closely related discipline, * Master's Degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science or closely related discipline, Required * 5 years in a leadership / mentoring role * 5 years of planning, implementing, maintaining and growing capabilities within relevant discipline * 3 years of developing, communicating and presenting concepts to varying audience Preferred * Management experience in: employee development plans, performance evaluations, goals development * Experience in data governance, data product lifecycle, budget administration and process improvement * Knowledge and experience in developing strategic plans * Demonstrated competency in the execution of multiple projects, including managing resources across multiple projects to meet goals, * Knowledge of company's business practices and direction as well as familiarity with the company's products and resources * Knowledge of the assigned business unit/area's direction and practices * This position is required to comply with all Highmark Corporate Policies and IT Procedures, Standards and Strategies Language (Other than English), Lifting: up to 10 pounds Constantly Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds Occasionally Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds ## Description 1. Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization by: * Managing customer and expectations; facilitating, planning and meetings; translating customer expectations for staff and peers; representing Highmark with outside entities. * Preparing written procedures, policies, reports and correspondence; collaborating and negotiating with departments corporate wide. * Collaborating with company customers, staff, IT colleagues, and other stakeholders in identifying customer requirements, assessing impacts to other areas, considering available options, comparing costs and benefits, and recommending solutions. * Manage expectations of Data Owners and Stewards across 18 domains; facilitate the Shared Enterprise Data Governance Council to resolve cross-domain definition conflicts 2 Management Consulting * Identify issues and recommend solutions. * Create presentation and present concept to clients, tailoring presentation to audiences of varies levels, subject knowledge and size. * Implement recommendations/solutions and ensure client receives the necessary assistance to carry out solutions. * Liaising with clients to keep them informed of progress and to make relevant decisions. * Advise clients on options, risks, cost vs benefit, impact on other business processes and system priorities. 3. Ensure continuous improvement of processes and delivery of results within assigned unit/area. * Organize, direct and coordinate cross-functional activities including staff not under direct managerial control. * Encourage innovation and focus resources to ensure successful delivery of desired results. * Apply quantitative risk assessment to team's assignments to understand potential threats and the probability they will occur. * Lead team in mitigating risks and applying appropriate contingency plans to ensure minimal impacts to customers. 4. Provide leadership to the organization to respond to business opportunities/challenges, new technologies, legislation and other environmental factors. * Oversee analysis of issues or needs and review recommended solutions. * Assess the impact of strategic business and technical changes on the environment. * Responsible for managing all activities within an assigned business unit/area. * Foresee organizational impacts and understand the procedures associated with introducing new technologies, while seeking ways to collaborate with other teams outside area of responsibility to facilitate transitions. * Organize and coordinate Governance activities including staff not under direct managerial control to unblock high-priority products 5. Optimize the utilization of resources by applying appropriate concepts, technologies and workflows * Ability to accept direction and provide leadership to develop/maintain a high-performance work team. * Respond to feedback and champion process improvement initiatives by empowering their team to deliver quality services/products to internal and external customers. * Implement solutions that are consistent with Highmark's strategic direction. * Keep abreast of current industry standards and trends as it relates to Data Governance and the data product lifecycle. 6. Staff Management accountabilities to include but not limited to: * Developing and providing input to skills assessment and oversee personal development plans as it relates to career development. * Coaching, managing and developing employees by establishing clear goals, expectations, and strategies for employee performance. * Develop and administer performance reviews with measurable goals. * Provide opportunities for staff to maintain current industry knowledge. * Provide opportunities for employees to build collaborative relationships with customers. 7. Departmental Management planning and administrative accountabilities to include, but not limited to: * Departmental budgeting and fiscal responsibilities. * Manage teams that span geographic areas or functional areas. * Ensure compliance with corporate standards, policies and regulations (SOX, SSP, DIACAP, PHPLC, etc.) by embedding automated audit logging and surveillance into the data lifecycle. * Establish and use metrics as a tool to benchmark and improve operational excellence. * Develop and implement short-term and long-term departmental plans. * Consult and evaluate vendor solutions where appropriate. 8. 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