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Data Governance Manager

A Data Governance Manager is responsible for adherence to an enterprise data governance framework at both a technical and functional level. This role focuses on minimizing data risk which can lead to regulatory non-compliance and reputational damage. This role may also be referred to as Data Governance Officer.

Most common technical skills for Data Governance Manager roles

According to market employment data, these are the top technical skills requested by employers:

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Data governance
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SQL (programming language)
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Metadata management
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Data management
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Computer science
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Collibra (Software)
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Data analysis
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Metadata
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Data lineage

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