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Technical Manager Of Data Governance

Opportunity open in the Greenville, SC area for a degreed data professional with 3+ years of leadership experience. In this role, you will lead enterprise data governance initiatives including data quality, metadata management, data lineage, and compliance frameworks across cloud platforms. Must be a hands-on technical leader equally comfortable coding (SQL and Python) as they are influencing stakeholders and championing a data-driven culture. Join a well-established FinTech company with a modern data stack, a collaborative leadership team, and a fast-paced, hybrid environment where your work will have real, immediate impact. Relocation Assistance available.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Management, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or data engineering
• 3+ years in a leadership or management role, including people management
• Strong hands-on proficiency in SQL and Python non-negotiable
• Solid understanding of data governance frameworks, metadata management, and data lineage
• Experience with data catalog tools (Atlan, Collibra, Alation, or similar)
• Strong understanding of data privacy regulations and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of data governance strategies, policies, and frameworks across an enterprise environment
• Manage and develop a team of 4-8 employees
• Strong people leadership skills with a passion for developing junior talent
• Define and enforce data classification, access controls, metadata management, and data lineage standards
• Design and implement data quality management processes, profiling, and cleansing strategies
• Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Legal, Compliance, Finance, and business stakeholders to drive governance adoption
• Oversee documentation of data assets, metadata, and lineage using modern data catalog tooling

Why Greenville? Where Nature, Culture & Southern Hospitality Unite!

• Vibrant Downtown: Greenville boasts a lively downtown with over 110 restaurants along a mile and a half stretch of Main Street, offering diverse dining and entertainment options.
• Affordable Living: Enjoy a cost of living below the national average, making it an ideal place to live and work.
• Outdoor Recreation: With over 55 parks, trails, and recreational facilities, Greenville offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities.
• Great Location: Located between Atlanta and Charlotte, Greenville provides easy access to major cities while maintaining its unique charm. Enjoy a 1 hour drive to the Blue Ridge Mountains and a 3 hour drive to the beach!

Perceptive Recruiting, LLC, headquartered in Greenville, SC, has 27+ years of technology recruitment experience. We build relationships with our clients so we can find you the right cultural and technical fit for your next role. We provide guidance every step of the interview process to give you the best chance of success. Looking for your next opportunity? Connect with us today! Perceptive Recruiting is an equal opportunity employer.