Support implementation of enterprise data governance: develop policies, document metadata and stewardship, enhance data catalog, track data quality, coordinate remediation, and enable governance adoption across teams.
We offer a flexible working policy that empowers iManage employees to balance work and well-being. We encourage two days per week in-office collaboration, offering opportunities to learn from peers in person, while also providing the flexibility needed for a meaningful work-life balance.
Being a Data Governance Analyst at iManage Means…
You will support the agile implementation of enterprise data governance practices to help ensure data quality, security, data literacy, and compliance. Working closely with the Data Governance Lead, data stewards, and cross‑functional teams, you will contribute to the incremental delivery of governance capabilities using agile principles and data‑driven decision‑making.
In this role, you will act as an analytical contributor and facilitator, helping translate governance concepts into practical processes, metrics, and tools adoption. You will balance technical detail with business context, collaborate across teams, and help drive a culture of shared data ownership in a complex, evolving organization.
iM Responsible For…
iM Getting To…
The overall US annual base salary range for this position is $95,000.00 – $135,000.00. Individual compensation for each candidate depends on factors such as qualifications, experience, and candidate location. This range does not include additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses, commission, or benefits. Your recruiter will provide further details about the offer range, incentives, and overall compensation during the hiring process.
iManage is committed to providing an excellent candidate experience and will never ask you to engage in recruitment activity via text and exclusively communicates from emails using the @imanage.com domain. If you have any concerns or questions about communications you have received, please send them to [email protected] so our team members can review.
About iManage…
At iManage, we are dedicated to Making Knowledge Work™. Our intelligent, cloud-enabled, and secure platform is trusted by 4,100+ customers and 430,000 users worldwide, managing over 11 billion documents and 11 petabytes of data. We empower professionals across 65+ countries to unlock the full potential of their business content and communications.
We are continuously innovating to solve the most complex professional challenges and enable better business outcomes; Our work is not always easy but it is ambitious and rewarding.
So we’re looking for people who embrace challenges. People who thrive on solving problems, pushing boundaries, and collaborating with the industry’s best and brightest. That’s the iManage way. It’s how we turn the impossible into reality, empower our employees to grow, unlock their potential, and create a meaningful impact on everything we do.
Whoever you are, whatever you do, however you work. Make it mean something at iManage.
iManage provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Learn more at: www.imanage.com
Please see our privacy statement for more information on how we handle your personal data: https://imanage.com/privacy-policy/
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Being a Data Governance Analyst at iManage Means…
You will support the agile implementation of enterprise data governance practices to help ensure data quality, security, data literacy, and compliance. Working closely with the Data Governance Lead, data stewards, and cross‑functional teams, you will contribute to the incremental delivery of governance capabilities using agile principles and data‑driven decision‑making.
In this role, you will act as an analytical contributor and facilitator, helping translate governance concepts into practical processes, metrics, and tools adoption. You will balance technical detail with business context, collaborate across teams, and help drive a culture of shared data ownership in a complex, evolving organization.
iM Responsible For…
- Supporting the execution of the enterprise data governance framework through hands‑on analysis and coordination.
- Assisting in the development and maintenance of data governance policies, standards, and guidelines, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Partnering with business and technical data stewards to help establish and document data ownership and stewardship responsibilities.
- Contributing to the iterative development of metadata management practices, including documenting business definitions and technical attributes.
- Assisting with data catalog and data dictionary enhancements, including data definitions, classifications, lineage references, and usage context.
- Supporting data quality initiatives by:
- Helping define and document data quality rules and thresholds
- Tracking data quality metrics and issues
- Assisting with issue triage, root cause analysis, and remediation coordination
- Collaborating with Data Privacy and Security teams to help ensure appropriate data classification and compliance with applicable requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
- Working with Data Engineering and delivery teams to support governance processes affecting the Enterprise Data Lake and downstream analytics.
- Participating in agile ceremonies (planning, refinements, retrospectives) for data governance initiatives.
- Helping maintain and update backlogs, documentation, and governance artifacts to support transparency and prioritization.
- Assisting in the preparation of governance dashboards, reports, and metrics to support ongoing monitoring and decision‑making.
- Supporting training and enablement efforts by helping develop documentation, guides, and reference materials related to data governance practices.
- Contributing to continuous improvement by identifying gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities to enhance governance processes and adoption.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
- 2+ years of experience in data governance, data quality, data management, analytics, or related roles.
- Foundational understanding of data governance concepts, including data quality, metadata, data ownership, and stewardship.
- Experience working in an Agile or iterative delivery environment.
- Exposure to data governance tools, data catalogs, or metadata management platforms.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data quality metrics and trends.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and business stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Hands‑on experience with data governance or catalog tools such as Alation, Collibra, or Informatica.
- Familiarity with regulatory concepts related to data privacy and security.
- Professional certifications or coursework related to data management or governance (e.g., CDMP, DGSP, or similar).
iM Getting To…
- Join a rapidly evolving, industry-leading SaaS company on an exciting journey of growth and scalability!
- Take on meaningful, high-impact challenges by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and best-in-class protocols to drive innovation.
- Own my career path with our internal development framework. Ask us more about this!
- Expand my skill set and earn certifications with unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses and interactive Microsoft courses & training.
- Be part of a supportive and experienced team within a dynamic, inclusive, and encouraging culture.
- Enjoy flexible work hours that empower me to balance personal time with professional commitments.
- Collaborate in a modern, open-plan workspace featuring a gaming area, free snacks and drinks, and regular social events.
- Creating an inclusive environment where I can help shape the culture not just by fitting in, but by adding to it.
- Providing a market competitive salary that is applied through a consistent process, equitable for all our employees, and regularly reviewed based on industry data.
- Rewarding me with an annual performance-based bonus.
- Offering comprehensive Health/Vision/Dental/Life Insurance, and a 401k Retirement Savings Plan with a company match up to 4%.
- Granting enhanced leave for expecting parents; 20 weeks 100% paid for primary leave, and 10 weeks 100% paid for secondary leave.
- Providing me with a flexible time off policy to take the time off that I need. Be it for vacation, volunteering, celebrating holidays, spending time with family, or simply taking time to recharge and reset.
- Having multiple company wellness days each year to prioritize mental health and well-being.
- Providing access to RethinkCare, a global behavioral health platform that enhances personal well-being, strengthens professional resilience, and empowers parental success through expert-led training and resources.
The overall US annual base salary range for this position is $95,000.00 – $135,000.00. Individual compensation for each candidate depends on factors such as qualifications, experience, and candidate location. This range does not include additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses, commission, or benefits. Your recruiter will provide further details about the offer range, incentives, and overall compensation during the hiring process.
iManage is committed to providing an excellent candidate experience and will never ask you to engage in recruitment activity via text and exclusively communicates from emails using the @imanage.com domain. If you have any concerns or questions about communications you have received, please send them to [email protected] so our team members can review.
About iManage…
At iManage, we are dedicated to Making Knowledge Work™. Our intelligent, cloud-enabled, and secure platform is trusted by 4,100+ customers and 430,000 users worldwide, managing over 11 billion documents and 11 petabytes of data. We empower professionals across 65+ countries to unlock the full potential of their business content and communications.
We are continuously innovating to solve the most complex professional challenges and enable better business outcomes; Our work is not always easy but it is ambitious and rewarding.
So we’re looking for people who embrace challenges. People who thrive on solving problems, pushing boundaries, and collaborating with the industry’s best and brightest. That’s the iManage way. It’s how we turn the impossible into reality, empower our employees to grow, unlock their potential, and create a meaningful impact on everything we do.
Whoever you are, whatever you do, however you work. Make it mean something at iManage.
iManage provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Learn more at: www.imanage.com
Please see our privacy statement for more information on how we handle your personal data: https://imanage.com/privacy-policy/
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Top Skills
Alation,Collibra,Informatica,Enterprise Data Lake,Metadata Management Platforms,Data Catalog,Data Dictionary
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