Data Policy Enablement Manager

Build the Future:

At McGraw Hill, we are dedicated to delivering digital learning experiences that transform education for learners and educators. Our focus is on creating seamless, impactful products that truly benefit our users while supporting growth and collaboration across teams. We foster a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and a balance between career growth and personal well-being.

How can you make an impact?

We are a passionate, fast-growing team within McGraw Hill, a global education technology company that is transforming the way students learn and succeed. Our new product has scaled from Minimum Loveable Product to hundreds of thousands of users, has been featured on the App Store, and has paid customers in its first year of launch. Join McGraw-Hill Education (MHE) as a Data Policy Enablement Manager to lead the operationalization of data governance policies across our organization. This role is responsible for translating data policies into actionable processes, tools, and education programs that ensure consistent adoption and compliance. The ideal candidate will work cross-functionally with legal, compliance, IT, analytics, and business teams to embed data policy into day-to-day practices and data lifecycle management.

This remote position is open to U.S.-based candidates, with preference for those in Central or Eastern Time Zones, especially in the Midwest or Des Moines area. Travel required.

What You'll Do:

• Translate enterprise data governance policies (e.g., data classification, access control, data retention, privacy, quality) into implementable standards and procedures.
• Partner with data stewards, system owners, and developers to align technical implementation (e.g., access controls, metadata tagging, encryption) with policy requirements.
• Work with legal and compliance teams to ensure regulatory data policies (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, FERPA, HIPAA) are integrated into data systems and workflows.
• Establish KPIs and dashboards to track policy compliance across data domains and systems.
• Support audits and assessments by providing evidence of policy adherence and governance coverage.
• Work with IT and Security to ensure that access, usage, and protection policies are monitored and enforced using appropriate technologies (e.g., DLP, RBAC, data catalogs).
• Please note, this job description outlines the primary responsibilities of the role; however, additional duties may be assigned, and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of relevant experience as a Data Policy Enablement Manager or in a similar data governance leadership role.
• Proven experience in implementing and supporting enterprise data policies (e.g., data privacy, retention, usage).

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate policy into practical implementation for both business and technical audiences.
• Familiarity with governance tools such as Informatica Data Governance & Catalog, Collibra, Alation OneTrust, or ServiceNow GRC.
• Preferred:

Knowledge of regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, SOX, HIPAA, FERPA).

Experience working in a data-driven industry such as education, healthcare, financial services, or technology.

Certifications such as CDMP, CIPP, or DGSP.

Why work for us?

The work you do at McGraw Hill will be work that matters. We are collectively designing content that will build the future of education. Play your part and experience a sense of fulfilment that will inspire you to even greater heights.

The pay range for this position is between 55,000.00 - 128,700.00 USD annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.An annual bonus plan may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered. Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.

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