Senior Manager Data Governance

Is it surprising to hear that a financial institution of 1.5 million members and over $30 billion in managed assets say that success comes from focusing on people, not profits? Our “people helping people” philosophy has guided us since 1935, driving our deep commitment to serving our members, communities, and each other. When you join our team, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work makes a real difference. While we’re proud of our history, we’re even more excited about our future. With business and technology transformation on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to be part of BECU. You bring more than your expertise to your role, and that matters here. Your story, perspectives, and lived experiences help shape belonging at BECU and deepen how we connect with and support our employees, our members, and our communities. PAY RANGE The Target Pay Range for this position is $173,500.00-$211,900.00 annually. The full Pay Range is $135,100.00 - $250,600.00 annually. At BECU, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, and education or training. Should an offer for employment be made, we will consider individual qualifications. In addition to your salary, compensation incentives are available for the hired applicant. Incentives are performance based and targets vary by role. BENEFITS – because people helping people starts with supporting you 401(k) Company Match (up to 3%) 4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well) PTO Program + Exchange Program Tuition Reimbursement Program BECU Cares volunteer time off + donation match To join our dynamic team, we require candidates to be residents of WA, CA, VA, NC, OR, ID, AZ, TX, GA, or SC. If you’re located in Washington state and within a reasonable driving distance from Tukwila, we are requesting that you come into our HQ on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. For those candidates that live outside the commute distance of TFC and in any of our approved remote work locations, this role will be remote. Remote or onsite, we are committed to ensuring you are fully engaged and included in our collaborative environment. IMPACT YOU’LL MAKE You’ll play a critical leadership role in shaping how BECU manages, governs, and trusts enterprise data. As the Sr. Manager, Data Governance Projects and Delivery, you’ll lead a high-performing team responsible for strengthening data quality deliverables, advancing governance maturity, and driving strategic initiatives that improve decision-making across the organization. Your leadership will directly influence how teams leverage trusted data to better serve our members and achieve business goals. This is an opportunity to build scalable governance practices, elevate operational excellence, and drive meaningful enterprise-wide impact. You’ll help foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement while leading complex initiatives from strategy through execution. WHAT YOU’LL DO Support the Data Quality Program: You’ll support the delivery of BECU’s enterprise Data Quality Program by implementing scalable frameworks, advancing governance maturity, and driving continuous improvement across the organization as part of prioritized data initiatives. Drive Strategic Initiatives: You’ll lead large-scale, cross-functional data governance initiatives from concept through execution, ensuring measurable business impact and operational excellence. Lead and Develop High-Performing Teams: You’ll manage and mentor a team of approximately 20 employees, creating a culture rooted in accountability, ownership, collaboration, and high standards. Provide Strategic Direction: You’ll translate business priorities into clear team objectives, establish measurable goals, and empower teams to deliver meaningful outcomes. Coach and Influence: You’ll provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and development opportunities while fostering strong partnerships across stakeholder groups. Improve Enterprise Data Integrity: You’ll identify opportunities to strengthen data quality and governance processes, resolve root-cause issues, and implement scalable governance solutions. Drive Metrics and Reporting: You’ll establish and communicate meaningful KPIs, analytics, and governance reporting that demonstrate progress, effectiveness, and business value. Partner Across the Enterprise: You’ll collaborate closely with product managers, analytics teams, technology partners, project leadership, and business stakeholders to optimize data quality and governance outcomes. This isn’t just about ticking off tasks on a list. It's about making a significant, positive change in BECU’s journey, where your contributions are valued, and your growth is continually fostered. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN Opportunity to lead high-visibility enterprise initiatives with executive-level exposure Ability to shape the future of enterprise data governance at BECU Leadership responsibility for a large, impactful team A collaborative culture focused on innovation, trust, and continuous improvement Opportunities to influence enterprise strategy and decision-making Meaningful work that directly supports better member experiences Exposure to enterprise-scale governance tools, analytics, and transformation initiatives Career growth opportunities within a mission-driven financial institution The chance to build and scale best-in-class governance and quality practices QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business or information systems, or equivalent work or education-related experience required Minimum 7 years of experience analyzing data quality issues and delivering enterprise data management and governance solutions, including expertise in data manipulation, data cleansing, data analysis, data anomaly detection, data governance processes, and compliance management required Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing, facilitating, and leading complex projects and enterprise-scale transformation initiatives end-to-end, with strong executive presence, stakeholder management capability, excellent project management skills, and a proven ability to drive accountability and operational rigor across teams required Demonstrated experience using visual data analytics tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Google Data Studio, along with strong project management and communication skills required. Desired Qualifications Advanced degree preferred. Financial services or regulated industry experience preferred. JOIN THE JOURNEY Ready to make an indelible impact? Eager to be part of a collaborative and innovative team where your ideas and contributions don’t just fill a role but fuel the growth and success of BECU? This is more than a job – it’s a chance to elevate your career, skills, and future, all while contributing to the robust operational landscape of BECU. Embrace the opportunity to grow with us. Apply now, bring your expertise to the table, and let’s achieve excellence together at BECU. Your journey of influence, innovation, and impactful contribution starts now. #BECU #YourGrowth #BECUJourney EEO Statement: BECU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. Job Alerts: If you would like to be kept informed of new potential opportunities, click here. You will be asked to create an account if you do not already have one. From our very beginning, BECU has been about people helping people. As a financial services cooperative, our purpose has and always will be the same: we work together to best serve our members and improve the financial well-being of our community. With 90 years and over one million members later, we're still rooted in our values, practices and mission - and even more passionate about our future. As one of the nation's leading credit unions, we're not driven by profit. We're owned by our members and their interests are at the core of everything we do. Now we're growing faster than ever before--but we'll never forget our roots. To continue doing right by our members, we believe we must first do right by our people. Here, you'll receive the resources and support you need to learn, grow and build a meaningful career. Because we know it's our people who make us special.