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Manager, Data Governance

Cencora
$124,000 - 190,850
parental leave
United States, New Jersey, West Deptford
31 Phoenix Dr (Show on map)
Jan 27, 2026

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Job Details

Summary:

Cencora is seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager, Data Governance to join our team. The Manager - Data Governance will report into Sr. Director, Data Management & Governance and will be responsible for delivering an integrated data governance (data cataloging, quality and glossary) experience to Cencora users. The manager will lead and manage an organization wide data governance activity, roll out Data Governance tools, establish and ensure adherence to an enterprise-wide data governance framework for data policies, standards and practices. The manager will strive to achieve the required level of consistency, quality and protection to meet overall business needs

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Experience in envisioning and delivering an integrated data governance roadmap marrying data discovery, cataloging, quality, glossary and marketplace

  • Roll out Collibra Data Intelligence Platform across Cencora, with a focus on data discovery, data quality and the protection of sensitive data through modifications to organization behavior policies and standards, principles, governance metrics, processes, related tools and data architecture

  • Provide technical guidance on data integration processes between enterprise applications and Data Governance platforms to ensure data flows are optimized for efficiency and accuracy

  • Stay current on industry trends and best practices in data governance

  • Oversee and own the configuration and maintenance Collibra Data Intelligence Platform

  • Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to drive Data Governance strategy through measurable OKR's and KPI's

  • Manage the budget, cost, capex and opex for all Data Governance related projects and expenses (s/w & h/w)

  • Implement clear data governance policies, processes and communication methods for consistent transparency to the data quality and definition for our consumers

  • Serve as a point of escalation for governance, data quality and protection issues and will work closely with Business and Functional area leadership to improve the quality and value of core data assets, respond to regulatory protection requirements as well as support the strategic requirements of the department.

  • Serve as a liaison between business and functional partners ensure that data related business requirements for protecting sensitive data are clearly defined, communicated and well understood and considered as part of operational prioritization and planning

  • Facilitate the development and implementation of data quality standards, data protection standards and adoption requirements across the enterprise

  • Work with business partners to identify new opportunities pertaining to the use of information assets to achieve efficiency and effectiveness in the marketplace / represent data as a strategic business asset

Educational and Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Programming/Systems or Computer Science or other related field or equivalent work experience

  • At least 5 years of experience in Collibra Data Intelligence Platform

  • At least 3 years of experience in Soda

  • At least 5 years of experience in Data platforms (preferably Databricks), Data and Analytics (preferably Power BI), Integration and SQL technologies

  • Prior experience in managing a global team across geographies

  • Experience in pharmaceuticals or healthcare-based industries.

  • Expertise in Azure cloud and Data Governance concepts

  • Experience in managing remote teams, defining work assignments, and delivering quality solutions.

  • Expertise with cloud-based platforms.

  • Familiarity with OKR's and KPI's

  • Ability to ideate and be able to pursue those ideas to deliver business value.

  • Has a broad level of understanding surrounding information systems and application architecture standards.

  • Experience in global and cross functional project teams and streams.

  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret complex problems or processes that span multiple business areas, identify and understand requirements, and develop alternate solutions.

  • Experience designing, developing and testing applications using proven or emerging technologies in a variety of technologies and environments.

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members' ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora

Full time
Salary Range*
$124,000 - 190,850

*This Salary Range reflects a National Average for this job. The actual range may vary based on your locale. Ranges in Colorado/California/Washington/New York/Hawaii/Vermont/Minnesota/Massachusetts/Illinois State-specific locations may be up to 10% lower than the minimum salary range, and 12% higher than the maximum salary range.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

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