Data Management & Governance Consultant

Overview of Data Management and Governance at Cardinal Health

The Data & Analytics Function plays a crucial role in managing the entire analytics lifecycle, which focuses on identifying, analyzing, and presenting insights to empower informed business decisions while seizing opportunities for competitive advantage. This function oversees analytic data platforms, implements reporting/business intelligence solutions, and utilizes advanced quantitative modeling.

Data Management and Governance is dedicated to guiding data assets, ensuring a robust data strategy, quality, standards, and service levels. This involves acquiring, validating, standardizing, enriching, protecting, and disseminating both structured and unstructured data for business applications. Governance establishes and upholds policies, standards, and metrics to ensure effective use of trusted data and statistical models to align with regulatory and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

The Data Management and Governance Consultant will join the Digital Solutions - GMPD Data and Analytics Management team as a Data Governance Specialist. This position will act as a Data Steward and change agent, engaging closely with Data Owners, Business Stakeholders, Data Leads, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to:

Implement data governance initiatives in alignment with the Data Governance Playbook.

Collaborate with Data Owners and stakeholders to establish and meet targets for data management maturity and the data quality index.

Document and maintain data ownership, prioritization, and criticality of data elements.

Capture and maintain metadata and data lineage utilizing specialized technical tools.

Identify opportunities to enhance data quality through analysis, remediation efforts, process controls, and technological advancements.

Present findings in Working Groups and Leadership meetings for alignment and endorsement.

Create and manage current and future state data flows, identifying dependencies and integration points.

Qualifications

3-5 years of experience in data management, governance, healthcare, and/or supply chain preferred.

Process-oriented mindset with experience in process mapping.

Strong communication and facilitation skills for effective collaboration across varied teams and leadership levels.

Demonstrated analytical capabilities with experience in problem-solving and resolving complex issues.

Familiarity with Data Governance and Quality Technologies (SAP, Collibra, GCP, etc.) preferred.

Advanced proficiency in data extraction, manipulation, analysis, and visualization using tools like Excel, Python, SQL, and Alteryx; experience with Power-Automate and RPA tools is highly desirable.

In-depth knowledge of Cardinal Health business processes and systems is preferred.

Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Demonstrate personal courage and resilience.

Self-motivated and eager to learn.

Commitment to acting ethically and effectively.

Knowledge of Data Management Processes

Understanding of data structures and elements.

Familiarity with data management principles, metadata management, and data administration.

Knowledge of and ability to drive data governance, data quality, and remediation processes.

Understanding of data modeling, data lineage, and data usage considerations.

Ability to grasp the business context, high-level technical solutions, and related data lifecycles.

Expertise in navigating a complex data landscape for effective data gathering and analysis using key tools and systems.

Expectations at This Level

Leverage extensive knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities across multiple projects.

Contribute to the development of policies and procedures.

Engage in complex, large-scale projects.

Develop technical solutions to a wide range of challenging problems.

Generate innovative solutions aligned with organizational objectives.

Independently complete tasks with general guidance on new responsibilities.

Work will be reviewed to ensure alignment with objectives.

May serve as a mentor to less experienced colleagues.

Anticipated Salary Range: $80,900 - $103,950

Bonus Eligibility: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health provides a comprehensive range of benefits and programs designed to promote health and well-being, including:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Paid time off plan.

Health savings account (HSA).

401k savings plan.

Access to wages before payday with myFlexPay.

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).

Short- and long-term disability coverage.

Work-life resources.

Paid parental leave.

Healthy lifestyle programs.

Application Deadline: 1/20/2026. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application as soon as possible.

The salary range provided is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including geographical location, education, experience, skills, and an assessment of internal pay equity.

We encourage candidates who are back-to-work, individuals with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans to apply.

Cardinal Health is dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. We celebrate our differences to create better solutions for our customers, ensuring all employees can express their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.