Senior Manager: Data Governance & Quality

Overview

We're seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager: Data Governance & Quality to lead the enterprise-wide data governance strategy and ensure data quality across the organization. In this role, you will define and enforce governance policies, roles, and standards; oversee data quality metrics and remediation processes; and work closely with legal, risk, compliance, and technical teams to meet regulatory obligations. You will be a champion of data stewardship, embedding governance principles into platforms, data products, and operational processes to drive business value and regulatory compliance.

At TeKnowledge, your work makes an impact from day one. We partner with organizations to deliver AI-First Expert Technology Services that

drive meaningful impact in AI, Customer Experience, and Cybersecurity. We turn complexity into clarity and potential into progress—in a place where people lead and tech empowers.

You’ll be part of a diverse and inclusive team where trust, teamwork, and shared success fuel everything we do. We push boundaries, using advanced technologies to solve complex challenges for clients around the world.

Here, your work drives real change, and your ideas help shape the future of technology. We invest in you with top-tier training, mentorship, and career development—ensuring you stay ahead in an ever-evolving world.

Why You’ll Enjoy It Here:

• Be Part of Something Big – A growing company where your contributions matter.
• Make an Immediate Impact – Support groundbreaking technologies with real-world results.
• Work on Cutting-Edge Tech – AI, cybersecurity, and next-gen digital solutions.
• Thrive in an Inclusive Team – A culture built on trust, collaboration, and respect.
• We Care – Integrity, empathy, and purpose guide every decision.

We’re looking for innovators, problem-solvers, and experts ready to drive change and grow with us.

We Are TeKnowledge. Where People Lead and Tech Empowers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise-wide data governance strategy, including policies, roles, stewardship, and standards.
• Define and enforce data quality metrics, KPIs, and remediation processes.
• Oversee metadata management, data lineage, and cataloguing tools.
• Partner with legal, risk, and compliance teams to meet regulatory data obligations.
• Chair or support data governance councils and stakeholder working groups.
• Embed governance practices into platforms, data products, and operational processes.
• Promote a data ownership and stewardship culture across business domains.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master’s Degree in Data Governance, Data Management, or MBA (preferred).

Experience:

• 8–12 years of experience in data governance, data management, or information quality roles.
• Proven track record of implementing data governance frameworks in complex, regulated environments (e.g., financial services, fintech, telecoms).
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across business, risk, legal, compliance, and technical teams.
• Familiarity with data regulations (e.g., POPIA, GDPR, BCBS 239) and enterprise data management principles (DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM).

Preferred Certifications:

• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) – DAMA.
• DCAM (Data Management Capability Assessment Model).