Data Governance Manager

At Batesville, you will be a part of a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation. A recognized leader in the death care industry in North America, we are committed to our mission of helping families honor the lives of those they love®.


Batesville has been named one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek for three consecutive years, reflecting our commitment to quality, integrity, and the trust families and funeral professionals place in us every day.


We are currently seeking a Data Governance Manager to join our team in Cincinnati, OH/ Northern, KY area.


This is a hybrid role with onsite expectations of 3 days per week.

Your Role at Batesville:


As a Data Governance Manager , you will be responsible to design, implement, and manage Batesville's enterprise data governance program to ensure business data is trusted, secure, and compliant-enabling high-quality analytics, reporting, and critical decision making. This role will establish the data governance operating model, including policies, standards, stewardship practices, and data lifecycle controls across key domains and systems. Partnering closely with sales, operations, technology, business analytics, and product marketing, the Data Governance Manager will translate governance requirements into practical processes and solutions that improve data quality, integrity, and responsible use. Reporting to the SVP & General Counsel, this position will help embed privacy, risk, and records considerations into how data is created, managed, shared, and retained across the organization. This role will also maintain a close partnership with IT and Digital teams given the shared accountability for the enterprise Data & Analytics platforms.


How You'll be Rewarded:

• Batesville is a family. You will be part of a family of highly committed associates who are passionate about our company, committed to our customers and excited about our future.
• IMMEDIATE ELIGIBILITY - Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as prescription coverage, short-term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.
• Generous 401K Matching Program
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for development and advancement

What You'll Do:

• Partner with business, technology, analytics, and marketing teams to map enterprise data flows, sources, and usage.
• Establish and drive implementation of governance policies and standards for stewardship, data quality, metadata, classification, and lineage.
• Work with the Technology team and select, implement, and administer data governance and data quality tools to support program objectives.
• Establish data quality and control metrics and monitoring; lead control design and testing to improve integrity, accuracy, and privacy compliance
• Support records management by aligning data retention and deletion practices with legal, regulatory, and enterprise requirements
• Embed governance requirements into platforms, pipelines, APIs, digital products, personalization, and analytics use cases to ensure fit-for-purpose, trusted, compliant data
• Partner with IT to design and implement governance-enabled infrastructure and privacy capabilities
• Oversee data validation, defect management, and issue remediation processes.
• Enable data stewardship by providing guidance on classification, access controls, sharing, transparency, and lifecycle management; align with legal, privacy, and security (e.g., HIPAA, state privacy laws, and data use agreements)
• Drive adoption and compliance through training, communications, and periodic audits
• Develop metrics to effectively communicate compliance with governance framework and risks to executive leadership and stakeholders
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to continuously improve governance and privacy practices
• Own the enterprise data catalog and metadata program in partnership with Data & Analytics including a governed, reusable metrics layer for core business KPIs and master/reference data rules for entities shared across source systems

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or equivalent from a college or university in Information Technology, Information Systems, Data Management, Data or Computer Science, Business Analytics or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least eight (8) years or related work experience in data management, with at least four (4) years in a dedicated data governance role
• Deep expertise in designing and implementing data governance frameworks, policies and standards
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage stakeholders
• Strong understanding of metadata management, data quality, and data stewardship principles
• Ability to translate policies into practical implementation within business domains
• Understanding of data retention, records management, and regulatory considerations impacting business customers, transaction data, and consumer data
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive adoption without direct authority over stakeholders.
• Effective change management skills

Preferred skills/experience:

• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or similar certification
• Experience with industry standard data governance, metadata, or cataloging tools
• Experience in data governance frameworks, policies and standards in healthcare, deathcare, or e-commerce space
• In-depth knowledge of data security and compliance regulations relevant to U.S. state privacy laws
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with evolving business needs.
• AI Governance
• Strong project management skills
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, Databricks (including Unity Catalog), Oracle CX, JD Edwards (ERP), ecommerce platforms, as well as data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI)

Travel:


Periodic travel may be required


Physical Requirements:


To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch, or lift items as heavy as 25 lbs. This job may require the employee to see with clarity at both near and far distances.


DISCLAIMER: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Company Description:

Join the Batesville family and apply today!

Who We Are:


A cornerstone in the death care industry, Batesville has distinguished itself from all others through our commitment to quality, service, and innovation. For more than 115 years, Batesville has been dedicated to serving the needs of licensed funeral professionals and helping families honor the lives of those they love.® With annual revenues of approximately $600 million, Batesville is a leader, providing a comprehensive portfolio of burial and cremation products, memorialization offerings, profit-enhancing merchandising systems and leading-edge technology solutions.


At Batesville, our associates are our strongest asset. We strive to attract, hire, and develop the best and brightest to ensure our place in the future. Batesville has a strong culture of achievement, which is underpinned by these five core values:

• Individual worth and integrity
• Excellence in execution
• Spirit of continuous learning and improvement
• Courage
• Customer focus and partnership

What Sets Us Apart:

Making a difference: Helping families honor the lives of those they love® isn't just our mission. It's why we do what we do every day to make every Batesville product the best it can be.


Development is a priority: We promote learning and development from Day 1. From our Experience Batesville onboarding program to self-guided courses on Batesville University, there are numerous opportunities to advance your skills. We encourage associates to create Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to help drive career-focused discussions and advancement.


Putting customers first: We value the funeral professional's role in serving families and are committed to doing our part to ensure their success.


We Have Fun! We work hard, but when it's time to play, we get creative - and competitive. We provide numerous engagement activities to bring people together across the organization.


We Give Back : We support our communities by assisting in fundraising events and volunteer programs to help those in need. *These services are not available at all Batesville locations.


DISCLAIMER: The above information in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.


At Batesville, we strive to build a diverse workforce through equal-opportunity employment that embraces and leverages the differences each individual has to offer. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer of minorities/females/disabled/veterans.