Data Governance Manager

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This not a remote position. Candidates who are located within 50 miles of a West Bend office location will work a hybrid schedule (at least 3 days/week) for collaboration days, team meetings or other in-person events. The position can be based in West Bend, Madison or Appleton.

The internal deadline to apply is 10/31/2025. External applications will be accepted on a rolling basis while the position remains open.

Maintain and evolve data governance policies and standards to ensure alignment with enterprise objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee governance controls and procedures, including reference data management and the Enterprise Data Framework, to ensure consistent data practices.
• Support data quality and accuracy by coordinating testing and validation activities in accordance with architectural and governance standards.
• Lead and facilitate Data Ownership and Data Stewardship meetings, providing guidance and accountability for data domain management.
• Collaborate across business and IT functions-including architects, stewards, and reporting teams-to ensure adherence to governance standards and to embed governance within operational processes.
• Prioritize and align governance activities with enterprise portfolio management to support business priorities and data-driven initiatives.
• Establish data quality controls and measures, leveraging approved tools to evaluate and monitor data quality, as well as to raise, track and execute on data quality issues.
• Manage the enterprise data catalog, ensuring scalability, proper metadata capture, and accessibility for data consumers across the organization.
• Develop and monitor governance performance metrics, reporting on adoption, policy compliance, and data quality improvement progress.
• Oversee remediation and documentation of key data issues, ensuring root cause resolution and continuous improvement in data processes.
• Stay current with evolving data governance, metadata, and data quality best practices, integrating advancements into the organization's governance framework.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• 7 years of experience in Data Governance
• 3 years of experience in team leadership
• Experience with querying data, project management, data structures, flows, and uses in P&C insurance companies
• Experience with Data Governance and Data Quality technology (Alation, Collibra, Unity Catalog, etc.)
• Knowledge of EDW standards & trends
• Oral & written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills

Preferred Education and Training

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, or related discipline
• Associate in General Insurance designation

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The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. Compensation decisions are made by West Bend and are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

West Bend offers a comprehensive benefit plan including but not limited to:

• Medical & Prescription Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Short and Long Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life and Accidental Death & Disability

• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match

• Pet Insurance

• Paid Time Off. Standard first year PTO is 17 days, pro-rated based on month of hire. Enhanced PTO may be available for experienced candidates

• Bonus eligible based on performance

• West Bend will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for Colorado employees, in accordance with its plans and policies.

West Bend provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotion.