Manager, Data Management & Governance

About the position Grant Thornton is seeking a Manager, Data Management & Governance to join the team. Approved office locations can be found below. The Manager, Data Management & Governance, sits within the Customer Platforms Strategy team in the Go-To-Market organization. This role is responsible for ensuring the firm's Customer Platforms data is accurate, complete, and reliable establishing the governance standards, data quality processes, and operating model that allow our commercial platforms to serve as a trustworthy foundation for client master data, pipeline reporting, and firm-wide integrations. The Customer Platforms team is the function within the Go-To-Market organization responsible for the strategy, governance, and operational performance of the firm's customer technology ecosystem. Data & Governance is a dedicated function within this team focused on making sure the data that powers our customers platforms is fit for purpose across all downstream uses, including ERP integration, growth performance reporting, and onboarding of teams joining the Grant Thornton Advisors network. This role partners closely with Platform Operations and the COE within Customer Platforms, as well as go-to-market, marketing, commercial, IT, and other relevant firm functions across the firm.

Responsibilities

• Own Data Quality and Integrity
• Build and Run the Data Governance Function
• Support Data Integration for Onboarding and M&A
• Partner Across the Firm

Requirements

• 6+ years in data management, data governance, CRM operations, or a related

data-focused role

• Built or formalized a data governance function, framework, or set of

operating standards

• Managed data quality processes including deduplication, enrichment, record

matching, and master data management

• Operated as a data owner or governance lead for a CRM platform (Dynamics 365

or equivalent)

• Supported M&A data integration or systems migration work, including managing

data from legacy or third-party sources

• Working knowledge of data query tools (SQL or equivalent) to investigate,

validate, and audit data independently

• Hands-on experience working within CRM data environments such as Microsoft

Dataverse or equivalent

• Ability to assess and map data structures from source systems including

legacy or third-party platforms against target data models

• Experience or familiarity with global data privacy requirements
• Worked in or alongside professional services, financial advisory, or a

similarly complex matrixed organization Nice-to-haves

• You understand that bad data is a business problem, not just a technical one

and you know how to make that case to senior stakeholders

• You bring structure and rigor to environments where data has historically

been managed informally

• You are a collaborative partner who builds trust across platform, IT, and

go-to-market teams

• You can translate data complexity into clear business language without losing

the substance

• You are technical enough to get into the data yourself when needed, and

business-savvy enough to know when the findings matter

• You are detail-oriented and accountable, you hold yourself and the work to a

high standard

• You are comfortable building from scratch and thrive in environments where

you define what good looks like

• Professional services or financial advisory background preferred

Benefits

• Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower

you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site.

• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through

work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.

• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different

— and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers

• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking

boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers

• Grant Thornton interns are eligible to

participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.

• Grant Thornton seasonal employees

are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job