Occupation
Data Manager
A Data Manager oversees an organization's data infrastructure and the people who maintain it, writing and reviewing SQL to manage core databases while establishing data governance policies around quality, access, and compliance. They oversee data warehousing strategy and the ETL/data pipelines that feed it, and provide team leadership to data engineers and analysts reporting to them. This role typically sits within an IT or data/analytics department and is held by experienced data professionals who have moved from hands-on engineering or analysis into a managerial capacity.
Duties & responsibilities
- Oversee data quality standards and establish governance policies across databases and data systems
- Write and review SQL queries to manage and maintain core databases
- Lead and mentor data engineers, analysts, or support teams reporting to the role
- Design and oversee data warehousing strategy and ETL pipeline implementations
- Manage data operations including infrastructure, storage architecture, and system performance
- Drive cross-functional collaboration on data strategy and enterprise data transformation initiatives
- Establish data access controls and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
What Data Manager roles involve, from employers’ own postings.
How much does a Data Manager make?
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Who is hiring for Data Manager roles?
4 open Data Manager roles from 4 employers.
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Data Manager in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
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