Sr Enterprise Data Governance Manager

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships. We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career. The Sr Enterprise Data Governance Manager leads the Data Governance program within the BBH Enterprise Data Protection team. This role oversees execution of strategic initiatives to govern data throughout its lifecycle with a focus on building a program to govern the use of data in AI tools across BBH, masking data used in lower environments, and data archive / destruction in accordance with records management policies and standards. The Senior Program Manager is also responsible for the identification and implementation of tools to automate execution, monitoring, and reporting for the program. This role collaborates with senior managers across Systems and the broader organization to ensure strategic alignment, prioritization, and delivery of initiatives. Main areas of responsibilities: Strategic Planning and Program Management Develop and maintain the enterprise data governance strategy, policies, standards, and operating mode in alignment with overall Data Protection strategy Provide strategic and operational governance within the Program to address risks, manage costs and ensure benefits are fully realized. Define and implement AI Security Controls & Governance Work with participants and stakeholders across the organization to identify opportunities and deliver results to improve data retention and destruction processes Identify and implement technical tools and solutions to automate and improve the execution and tracking of data archive and destruction activities across the organization Define KPIs and KRIs for the program; provide program status reporting and analysis to senior leadership Establish governance councils, stewardship programs, and accountability frameworks across business and technology organizations. Execution & Delivery Oversee the execution of large, complex projects within the Data Destruction program and ensure strategic program goals are met Maintain program budget and ensure resources are appropriately allocated. Identify and manage cross-project dependencies and overall program critical path Facilitate trade off decisions between quality, costs, resources, scope and time to prioritize demand. Set program priorities, provide overall direction and guidance to related project team(s) Ensure that all projects adhere to strong project management and project execution standards and best practices Leadership & People Managemen t Manage data destruction program team, allocate resources to meet program objectives, define roles and responsibilities of each team member. Communicate consistently with participants, stakeholders and senior managers to clarify goals and strategy and report program status; prepare program updates for executive oversight committees Facilitate stakeholder engagement across Systems and the broader organization to meet program goals and deliver desired results Requirements: Knowledge Skills 10+ years overall experience, with a minimum of 5 years in data protection, governance, and risk management Strong understanding of AI, GenAI, LLMs, AI agents, and associated security risks. Deep understanding of data and AI governance frameworks. Experience with data discovery, masking, archive and destruction tools required. Knowledge of MS Purview, Informatica, Varonis a plus. Demonstrated understanding of program/project management principles, tools and techniques Experience managing individuals and teams Experience in change management Demonstrated understanding in areas of application programming, database and system design Experience with MS Office applications including: PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook Knowledge about cloud data governance practices across Azure, AWS, and/or Google Cloud environments. Other Requirement s Demonstrated Influencing and leadership skills, including negotiation and conflict management Customer-focused perspective, team work, negotiation, conflict management and adaptability Strong, effective interpersonal and negotiation skills and is able to communicate effectively with division executives, clients, and other external stakeholders Demonstrated communication and presentation skills; know your audience Salary Range $170,000 - $220,000 + annual target bonus BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being. We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply. About BBH: Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. 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