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# Sr. Manager, Data Governance

- **Company:** McKesson
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $122,300.0 - $203,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Data Governance, Data Security, IBM InfoSphere DataStage, IBM InfoSphere (ETL Tools), Metadata, Meta-Data Management, SQL Databases, Data Lineage, Collibra, Data Management
- **Published:** October 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/ga/atlanta/dc544917-dfc7-482d-ab65-b5eaefe4c5f1

## About the Role

Data Quality
Data Lineage
Data Privacy
Communication
Data Security
Accountability
Prioritization
Pharmaceuticals
Problem Solving
Data Governance
Data Management
Product Control
Customer Service
Change Management
Influencing Skills
Metadata Management
Collibra (Software)
Alation Data Catalog
Regulatory Compliance
Enterprise Architecture
SQL (Programming Language)
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
IBM InfoSphere Information Server
Governance and Compliance Strategy
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

At least 9 years, * Degree or equivalent experience, and typically requires 9+ years of relative professional experience and 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, including the ability to build understanding and adoption of new capabilities
 * 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 to deliver practical solutions

Preferred Skills / Experience:

 * Familiarity with data governance frameworks and industry practices, such as DAMA-DMBOK
 * Experience using enterprise data catalogs such as Alation, Collibra, or IBM InfoSphere. CoverMyMeds currently uses Alation as its data catalog, while experience with comparable platforms is relevant
 * Familiarity with master data management concepts, frameworks, or technologies, including platforms from IBM or Informatica
 * Ability to read or interpret SQL and investigate data, metadata, or catalog information when hands-on support is needed
 * Experience working with healthcare, pharmaceutical, or similarly regulated data
 * Experience helping establish a new team, service, or operating model in a developing or greenfield environment

## Description

* Lead and develop a team of domain data analysts and data stewards responsible for the day-to-day implementation of data governance and data quality controls
 * Implement and maintain the CoverMyMeds data enablement framework, including policies, standards, and procedures for data management, data quality, lineage, metadata, and responsible data use
 * Operationalize data governance capabilities across data quality, business and technical metadata, data lineage, data cataloging, and data product controls.
 * Partner with domain data officers, data owners, enterprise architecture, IT security, legal, compliance, and technology teams to establish accountability and embed governance practices into business operations
 * Align data analysts and stewards with business domains, enabling them to develop subject-matter expertise and serve as a first point of contact for data-related issues
 * Guide the identification, assessment, prioritization, and remediation of data quality issues in partnership with data owners and technology teams.
 * Define and monitor data enablement metrics and key performance indicators to evaluate program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
 * Drive adoption and change by communicating the value of new data governance services, building cross-functional support, and helping teams succeed in a developing operating model.
 * Promote compliance with applicable data privacy requirements and internal data security policies, including considerations related to GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA.
 * Coach and support team members through clear goals, ongoing feedback, collaborative problem-solving, and a service-oriented leadership approach