Program Manager- Data Governance

Job ID: 521160

CRH's Americas Materials division is the leading integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America. Our operations span North America with over 29,000 employees at close to 1,660 locations in 45 US States and 2 Canadian provinces.

Position Overview

The Data Governance Program Manager supports the planning, execution, and adoption of an enterprise data governance program. This role focuses on delivering governance initiatives, operationalizing data policies and standards, and partnering with business and IT teams to improve data quality and consistency.

The position requires strong program management skills, practical data governance knowledge, and the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.

Location

This role will require frequent travel between our Dunwoody HQ and Alpharetta, GA offices.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Support the development and execution of data governance roadmaps and project plans
• Manage workstreams and deliverables across multi-phase data governance initiatives
• Assist in the development, rollout, and maintenance of data policies, standards, and procedures
• Partner with data owners and stewards to define data quality rules, metrics, and KPIs
• Monitor data quality performance and support issue tracking and remediation workflows
• Coordinate and support data governance councils, committees, and working groups
• Prepare governance metrics, dashboards, and status reporting using analytics tools
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to align governance requirements and priorities
• Support Change Management activities to help embed governance practices into day-to-day operations
• Translate data governance concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-technical audiences

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, analytics, or program/project management.
• Experience creating and executing program or project plans.
• Working knowledge of data governance concepts, including policies, standards, and data quality practices.
• Experience defining, tracking, and reporting data quality metrics and KPIs.
• Familiarity with data quality processes, including issue identification and remediation tracking.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across technical and business teams.

• 7-8 years of experience in data governance, data management, or related disciplines.
• Familiarity with Master Data Management (MDM) concepts and tools (e.g., Informatica MDM, Atlan).
• Experience establishing data quality rules, scorecards, and issue management workflows.
• Experience with Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools for governance and data quality dashboarding.
• Experience supporting data governance councils or operating model structures.
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK).
• Experience working in large, complex, or regulated organizations.
• Exposure to Change Management practices supporting adoption of governance initiatives or BPM.

• Senior Data Governance Program Manager - leading enterprise-wide initiatives, owning governance strategy and roadmaps, and advising senior leadership.
• Data Governance Lead or Manager - managing governance operating models, domain ownership, and steward networks.
• Data Management or Data Strategy Roles - expanding into broader data management, data quality, or enterprise data strategy responsibilities.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work independently within a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required.
• Must be available to travel 5-10%

• Ability to consistently drive self and others to achieve results despite obstacles and setbacks
• Ability to achieve results with a hands-on, collaborative approach; works well in a team
• Proficient in encouraging diverse thinking to promote and nurture innovation
• Demonstrated ability to align career development goals with organizational objectives
• Ability to understand internal customer needs and concerns
• Ability to regularly learn and adopt new technology
• Ability to present and engage end-users
• Excellent verbal, written and analytical skills with the ability to actively listen and effectively understand concerns
• Ability to create and maintain documentation for analysis, reporting, and management presentations

• Able to communicate with others by telephone and in person.
• Able to utilize a computer for word processing, email communication, and preparation of documents.
• May require sitting for extended periods of time.

• Usually, normal office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• The position may require work outside of normal business hours.

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion