Goodwin

legal

Manager,DataManagement

$160–185k Boston, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Manager, Data Management at Goodwin. Skills: Data management program, Data quality, Master data management. Establish and operationalize firm-wide data management program. Own data quality standards”

What You'll Achieve.

Measurable improvements in data quality; Measurable improvements in data ownership; Measurable improvements in data accountability; Establish data quality standards; Establish measurement frameworks; Establish operating processes; Define data ownership model; Develop data quality scorecards; Develop reporting; Manage remediation efforts; Implement corrective actions; Ensure documentation is current

Industry & Context.

legal
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, Seven (7)+ years of experience in data management, data quality, data governance, or data stewardship roles, Experience defining and implementing data quality metrics, KPIs, and performance reporting, SQL proficiency, CRM systems proficiency

Nice to Have

Experience operating in a federated or distributed data ownership environment, Experience influencing business stakeholders and driving accountability without direct authority, Familiarity with data governance tools, data catalogs, and data quality platforms, Demonstrated experience building or operationalizing data quality or data management programs, knowledge of master data management, data quality frameworks, and distributed data ownership models, Advanced Microsoft Excel familiarity

What You'll Do.

Establish and operationalize firm-wide data management program

Own data quality standards

Own measurement frameworks

Own operating processes

Enforce distributed ownership model

Partner with Data Governance

Drive operational execution

Oversee bulk data updates

Oversee exception handling

Oversee data correction processes

Drive process improvements

Drive automation opportunities

Drive tooling enhancements

Supervise data management staff

Coach data management staff

Provide direction to data management staff

Ensure documentation maintenance

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds; Partner closely with Data Governance; Partner with Technology; Partner with business leadership; Partner with business stakeholders

Communication Scope

Communication skills

Full Job Description

**Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale.** At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do. **Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions** in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer. This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers. The Manager, Data Management is responsible for establishing and operationalizing a firm-wide data management program that drives measurable improvements in data quality, ownership, and accountability across key master data domains, including client, contact, and matter-related data. This role owns data quality standards, measurement frameworks, and operating processes, while enforcing a distributed ownership model in which business stakeholders are accountable for the quality of the data they create and maintain. The role partners closely with Data Governance, Technology, and business leadership, with a clear distinction that Governance defines policy and oversight, while this role owns execution, measurement, and enforcement of data quality practices across the firm. **What You Will Do:** * Own and lead the firm’s data quality and master data managemen

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