Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Information Technology

Job Profile

IT Governance Sr Manager

Management Level

Sr Manager - Non People Leader

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $122,600.00 - $204,400.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

The Data Governance Senior Manager – APIs and Data Sets, establishes and executes governance frameworks for APIs and critical data sets across Cox Automotive. This role ensures APIs and data sets are secure, compliant, discoverable, and aligned with enterprise standards while enabling innovation. The Senior Manager leads cross-functional initiatives implementing policies that balance regulatory requirements, security risks, and business enablement, partnering with product, engineering, security, legal, and data governance teams.

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain enterprise-wide API and data set governance policies, standards, and procedures
Establish lifecycle governance covering design, development, deployment, versioning, deprecation, and retirement
Define and enforce design standards, naming conventions, authentication/authorization models, and data quality requirements
Create governance scorecards and metrics to measure program effectiveness
Ensure complete metadata documentation including purpose, ownership, dependencies, usage restrictions, and lineage
Implement classification and tagging frameworks based on sensitivity, criticality, and compliance requirements
Catalog critical source data and APIs with metadata showing how data is created, obtained, used, and shared
Partner with Legal, Privacy, and Security teams to ensure compliance with data contracts, privacy regulations, and security requirements
Roll out data quality policies and standards for critical data sets
Integrate governance into development workflows through partnership with product and engineering teams
Drive adoption through training, communication, and change management
Provide consultation to API and data set owners on governance requirements
Continuously improve governance processes based on feedback and organizational needs

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 8 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 6 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and 3 years’ experience in a related field; or 20 years’ experience in a related field
Deep understanding of API technologies, protocols (REST, GraphQL, gRPC), and architectural patterns
Knowledge of data management principles including data quality, metadata management, and data lineage
Familiarity with API management platforms and data cataloging tools
Understanding of API security standards and data protection mechanisms
Experience with data modeling, database technologies, and data integration patterns
Highly analytical with ability to make strategic decisions with ambiguous information
Excellent communication and influencing skills to drive consensus across stakeholders
Strong project management with track record of delivering complex initiatives
Demonstrated change management expertise including training and organizational adoption
Ability to balance technical requirements with business needs and risk considerations

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with DAMA-DMBOK or similar data management frameworks
Knowledge of privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and their application
Background in automotive industry or marketplace platforms
Experience with governance tools, data quality platforms, and API documentation systems

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.

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