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Grant Thornton Manager, Data Management & Governance in Edison, New Jersey
Grant Thornton is seeking a Manager, Data Management & Governance to join the team. Approved office locations can be found below.
The Manager, Data Management & Governance, sits within the Customer Platforms Strategy team in the Go-To-Market organization. This role is responsible for ensuring the firm's Customer Platforms data is accurate, complete, and reliable establishing the governance standards, data quality processes, and operating model that allow our commercial platforms to serve as a trustworthy foundation for client master data, pipeline reporting, and firm-wide integrations.
The Customer Platforms team is the function within the Go-To-Market organization responsible for the strategy, governance, and operational performance of the firm's customer technology ecosystem. Data & Governance is a dedicated function within this team focused on making sure the data that powers our customers platforms is fit for purpose across all downstream uses, including ERP integration, growth performance reporting, and onboarding of teams joining the Grant Thornton Advisors network.
This role partners closely with Platform Operations and the COE within Customer Platforms, as well as go-to-market, marketing, commercial, IT, and other relevant firm functions across the firm.
Your Day to Day
Own Data Quality and Integrity
Establish and maintain data quality standards, monitoring processes, and remediation workflows across the firm's CRM
Oversee the collection, preparation, and validation of data from multiple sources including acquisitions, business units, and legacy systems
Manage record matching against the global client list and lead deduplication and enrichment processes
Identify and resolve data quality issues, working with Platform Operations and business stakeholders to address root causes
Ensure CRM data meets the quality standards required to support ERP integration, growth performance reporting, and pipeline visibility
Build and Run the Data Governance Function
Define and enforce Customer Platforms data governance policies, compliance requirements, and data standards that adheres to the firm’s data governance policies and compliance requirements.
Establish proactive monitoring and remediation workflows that prevent data issues before they affect downstream reporting
Own the customer platform’s data governance framework ensuring it is documented, maintained, and applied consistently across the platform
Partner with Platform Operations and the COE and the firm’s Data Governance team to align governance practices with platform operations and enablement activity
Report on data quality metrics and governance compliance to the Director
Support Data Integration for Onboarding and M&A
Partner with the COE and Platform Operations on data discovery for firms and teams joining the GT network including acquisitions, new market entries, and firm expansions
Define data requirements and quality standards that incoming teams must meet before integration onto the global customer platform
Validate and prepare incoming data for migration, ensuring records are clean, matched, and enriched before loading into the CRM
Maintain data onboarding frameworks that support consistent, repeatable integration regardless of the size or complexity of the incoming team
Partner Across the Firm
Work alongside go-to-market, marketing, commercial, and IT to align data standards and support cross-functional data needs
Serve as the subject matter expert on CRM data quality and governance in cross-functional discussions
Partner with Data Analysts on the team to coordinate data preparation, matching, and monitoring work
Contribute to the broader Customer Platforms roadmap by ensuring data readiness keeps pace with platform and business evolution
You Have the Following Experience
What You've Done
6+ years in data management, data governance, CRM operations, or a related data-focused role
Built or formalized a data governance function, framework, or set of operating standards
Managed data quality processes including deduplication, enrichment, record matching, and master data management
Operated as a data owner or governance lead for a CRM platform (Dynamics 365 or equivalent)
Supported M&A data integration or systems migration work, including managing data from legacy or third-party sources
Working knowledge of data query tools (SQL or equivalent) to investigate, validate, and audit data independently
Hands-on experience working within CRM data environments such as Microsoft Dataverse or equivalent
Ability to assess and map data structures from source systems including legacy or third-party platforms against target data models
Experience or familiarity with global data privacy requirements
Worked in or alongside professional services, financial advisory, or a similarly complex matrixed organization
What Sets You Apart
You understand that bad data is a business problem, not just a technical one and you know how to make that case to senior stakeholders
You bring structure and rigor to environments where data has historically been managed informally
You are a collaborative partner who builds trust across platform, IT, and go-to-market teams
You can translate data complexity into clear business language without losing the substance
You are technical enough to get into the data yourself when needed, and business-savvy enough to know when the findings matter
You are detail-oriented and accountable, you hold yourself and the work to a high standard
You are comfortable building from scratch and thrive in environments where you define what good looks like
Professional services or financial advisory background preferred
The base salary range for this position in the firm’s Chicago, IL, Downers Grove, IL, Cleveland, OH, and Baltimore, MD offices only is between $144,000 and $216,000 per year.
The base salary range for this position in the firm’s Washington, DC, Boston, MA, Edison, NJ, and New York, NY, and Melville, NY offices only is between $155,520 and $233,280 per year.
About Us
At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.
In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.
In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.
Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.
About the Team
The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:
• Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers
• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers
Here’s what you can expect next:
If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers.
Benefits:
We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits
Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.
Additional Details:
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