CFI Data Governance Manager

About the job

The CFI Data Governance Manager leads the development, implementation, and operation

of the organization's data governance program. This role ensures that data is accurate, secure, accessible, and consistently defined across the enterprise to support decision-making, regulatory compliance, analytics, and operational excellence. The role works cross-functionally with business, technology, legal, security, and compliance stakeholders to establish accountability, standards, and processes for managing data as a strategic asset.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $125,000

Responsibilities

•   Design, implement, and mature the enterprise data governance framework, policies,

standards, and operating model

•     Monitor data quality metrics and drive remediation efforts across domains

•     Collaborate with IT, architecture, security, analytics, and application teams to embed

     governance into systems and processes

•     Serve as a liaison between business and technical stakeholders on data-related issues

•     Support compliance with applicable regulations and standards (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA, GDPR,

CCPA, PCI, internal policies)

•     Develop communication, training, and change-management strategies to promote data literacy

and governance adoption

•     Oversee the use and adoption of data governance, catalog, and metadata

management tools

•     Ensure business metadata, definitions, lineage, and ownership are documented and

maintained

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, data management, business, or a related field (or equivalent experience); Master’s degree in a related field preferred

• 5 years of experience in data governance, data management, analytics, or related disciplines

• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing data governance frameworks or programs

• Strong understanding of data quality, metadata, master data management, and data lifecycle concepts

• Experience in regulated, public-sector, or higher-education environments

• Proven ability to lead through influence in a matrixed organization

• Data governance or data management certifications preferred (e.g., DAMA CDMP, DCAM)

• Experience with data governance and catalog tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica, Microsoft Purview)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•      Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills

•      Ability to translate business needs into data standards and governance processes

•      Analytical mindset with attention to detail and process improvement

•      Ability to balance governance rigor with practical, business-friendly solutions

Physical Activities/Working Conditions:

• Extensive work with a PC
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Walking, stooping, bending, pushing, grasping and standing as needed

Company Description

College Foundation, Inc. (CFI), is a non-profit corporation serving North Carolina students and families since 1955. We administer education loan programs, several major grant and scholarship programs funded by the State of North Carolina for students attending North Carolina colleges and universities, and the tax-advantaged "529" college savings program on behalf of the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA). CFI also provides administrative support for College For North Carolina (CFNC), a free service of the State of North Carolina which promotes NC higher education and assists students with education planning, career planning and applying and paying for college.