Data Governance Manager – Remote Nationwide

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

Seeking a Data Governance Manager to drive key governance initiatives, oversee data policies, and ensure the integrity, quality, and security of data across our organization. The ideal candidate will have strong project management, analytical, and communication skills, along with the ability to collaborate effectively across IT, business and product.

This role requires a strong background in data governance and management, knowledge of SQL or preliminary coding skills, and the ability to define success metrics that measure the impact of governance initiatives.

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Execute Governance Frameworks – Implement and maintain data governance policies, procedures, and best practices as directed by the Director of Data Gov. to ensure data quality, consistency, security, and compliance
• Drive Governance Projects – Lead and manage day-to-day execution of assigned projects, set clear objectives, track progress, and report status updates to leadership
• Support Success Metrics – Develop and maintain dashboards, KPI to measure data governance effectiveness and surface insights to the team
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally – Coordinate with IT, business, operations and product teams to execute on governance tasks aligned to cross-functional objectives outlined
• Monitor & Improve Data Quality – Partner with data stewards and owners to implement data quality controls, metadata management, and data lineage tracking
• Support Access & Compliance – Ensure compliance with data privacy and regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPPA, CCPA) and manage contract-based access control frameworks
• Educate & Advocate – Provide training to stakeholders, promoting a culture of data stewardship and accountability
• Stay Ahead of Trends – Keep up with evolving data governance methodologies, tools, and regulatory changes, recommending process enhancements as needed

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• 8 + years of experience in data governance, data management, or related fields
• 8+ years of experience in data governance principles, frameworks (e.g., DAMA DMBOK, DGI), and regulatory compliance
• 5+ years of experience in SQL or preliminary coding to support data validation and governance automation
• 5+ years of experience in strong project management, including handling multiple initiatives simultaneously
• 5+ years of experience defining meaningful success metrics and tracking progress
• 5+ years of experience translating business needs into scalable governance solutions
• Ability to work standard daytime hours in the Pacific time zone

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with data governance tools (e.g., Databricks, Collibra, Informatica, Alation)

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and influence cross-functional teams

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. 

   

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. 

    

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

    

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. 

   

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

   

    

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

   

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

    

    

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