Data Strategy & Governance Manager - Utilities

You Are You are a Data Strategy & Governance Manager who leads the design and operationalization of enterprise data governance frameworks. You know that trusted analytics and AI start with well-managed data, and you can translate data strategy into governance operating models that business and technology stakeholders will actually adopt. You are equally comfortable authoring a data policy, standing up a governance council, and driving the rollout of cataloging and lineage tooling across a regulated enterprise. The Work Lead enterprise data governance design — design and operationalize governance frameworks spanning data ownership, stewardship, data quality standards, metadata management, and policy enforcement. Translate strategy into operating models — partner with business and technology stakeholders to convert data strategy into actionable, adoptable governance operating models that enable trusted, well-managed data for analytics and AI. Establish governance structures — stand up governance councils, define data classification and access policies, and embed decision rights and accountability across the organization. Drive governance tooling adoption — select and roll out cataloging, lineage, and data quality tooling (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Microsoft Purview) and drive real adoption, not shelfware. Ensure regulatory and privacy alignment — make certain governance frameworks meet regulatory, privacy, and compliance requirements relevant to the client’s industry. Manage delivery and stakeholders — lead governance workstreams, manage cross-functional teams, and maintain trusted relationships with data owners, stewards, and leadership. Travel may be required for this role, varying from 0 to 80% depending on business need and client requirements. Here’s What You Need Minimum of 7 years of experience in data management, data governance, or a data strategy role Minimum of 5 years of experience designing and operationalizing data governance frameworks and operating models (stewardship, ownership, data quality, metadata management) Minimum of 3 years of hands‑on experience with data cataloging and lineage tooling (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Microsoft Purview) Minimum of 5 years of high‑value consulting experience or equivalent internal experience leading workstreams and meeting deadlines Minimum of 3 years of experience working with regulatory and privacy compliance requirements in an enterprise data context Minimum of 1 year of experience serving utilities clients (electric, gas, or water) or in a utilities finance, controllership, or regulatory function. Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years' work experience). If Associate’s Degree, must have equivalent minimum 6-year work experience Bonus Points If: You have a Master’s degree in a relevant field You have Master data management (MDM) implementation experience You have relevant data governance or data management certifications (e.g., DAMA CDMP) Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. 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