Data Governance Manager • Lead

Who you are

You have a strong background in data governance and knowledge management, with experience in leading teams and executing complex projects. Your expertise lies at the intersection of finance, data engineering, and AI enablement, allowing you to effectively manage and govern data while ensuring its quality and accessibility. You understand the importance of building trusted data foundations that support analytics and AI initiatives, and you are skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve these goals.

You are a hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic environment, capable of driving change and fostering a culture of accountability within your team. Your ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders enables you to bridge gaps and ensure alignment on data governance strategies. You are passionate about creating structured and reusable knowledge frameworks that enhance organizational efficiency and decision-making.

Desirable

Experience with AI and automation initiatives is a plus, as is familiarity with finance domain knowledge. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and are adept at managing multiple priorities while maintaining a focus on quality and execution.

What you'll do

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and operating Finance's data governance and knowledge management capabilities. You will lead a dedicated team of engineers, ensuring that finance data is trusted, measurable, and consistently governed. Your focus will be on building the foundations that allow analytics, automation, and AI to scale safely and effectively within Finance.

You will partner closely with Finance Product, Engineering, IS&T, and domain experts to ensure that finance knowledge is structured and reusable, moving beyond traditional documentation to create a more agile and responsive knowledge management system. Your leadership will enable faster and more confident launches of AI, analytics, and automation initiatives, ensuring that finance users can trust AI outputs due to their explainability and correctness.

You will play a critical role in the Finance Transformation organization, contributing to the responsible adoption of AI and ensuring that the data governance scope aligns with organizational goals. Your success will be measured by the trust and confidence that finance users have in the data and knowledge systems you help to build.

What we offer

Apple offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment where you can make a significant impact on the organization. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and be part of a team that is dedicated to transforming finance through data governance and AI enablement. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.