Manager, Data Governance Objective
Provide enterprise leadership for Data Governance (DG), data readiness for AI, and data protection by translating business needs, operational risks, and regulatory requirements into practical, scalable data practices. To develop strategies and best practices that ensure Farm Bureau’s data assets are well‑understood, fit for purpose, appropriately protected, and responsibly used to support business operations, decision‑making, and emerging technology use cases, including advanced analytics and AI. To partner closely with business and technology teams to embed governance, privacy‑aware data handling, and responsible data use into day‑to‑day workflows, enterprise initiatives, and various technologies. To manage the initiatives and day-to-day activities of the DG program.
Manager, Data Governance Responsibilities
Lead and evolve Farm Bureau’s DG program to improve trust, consistency, and accountability for enterprise data assets and their responsible usage across operational systems, business processes, decision‑making, and emerging technology use cases, including AI. Drive initiatives that result in data that is well understood, high-quality, broadly available for a variety of consumption, and appropriately protected, resulting in streamlined operations and excellent customer experiences. Represent the DG program within various corporate initiatives and decision-making settings, serving as the primary point of contact and a trusted advisor for business and technical stakeholders on data-related considerations.
Work with management and impacted areas to translate corporate business goals into actionable DG strategies and policies across strategic initiatives and ongoing operations. Collaborate with business and technical areas to translate DG guidance into execution strategies, prioritizing implementation consistency and practical efficiency. Partner with Organizational Change Management (OCM) to drive awareness, adoption, and sustained use of DG practices across the enterprise.
Manager, Data Governance Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in data management, computer science, information systems, or other technical field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
Minimum three years of DG or data management experience required.
Minimum five years of experience working directly with data and relational databases required.
Experience directly relating to the development and execution of formal DG programs required.
Preferred
Experience managing direct reports strongly preferred.
Minimum three years of insurance experience preferred.
Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Certified Data Governance Professional (DGSP), Certified Information Management Professional (CIMP), Certified Insurance Data Manager (CIDM), or related certification preferred.
Note: Farm Bureau offers a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K.
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At Farm Bureau Insurance we’re dedicated to serving Michigan - and only Michigan.
We were founded in 1949 by Michigan farmers—members of Michigan Farm Bureau—who wanted an insurance company that worked as hard as they did, gave honest service, and cared about Michigan’s future.
Those values still guide us today and are a big reason why we are known as Michigan’s Insurance Company, dedicated to protecting the farms, families, and businesses of this great state.
Our 450 agents across Michigan provide a full range of insurance services—life, home, auto, farm, business, retirement, Lake Estate®, and more—protecting nearly 500,000 Michigan policyholders.
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