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JOB TITLE: Data Governance Engineer, Early Careers
The Enterprise Data Governance Office is seeking an early careers Data Governance Engineer to support data literacy, stewardship growth, and governance enablement. This entry-level role involves coordinating workshops, community meetings, and learning campaigns while assisting with steward onboarding and documentation. You will create plain-language communications, maintain metric definitions, and verify metadata such as ownership and classifications. The role requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and an interest in responsible artificial intelligence and data quality. Candidates should possess strong communication skills to explain technical topics to non-technical audiences. You will work on practical processes to ensure data has clear ownership, useful metadata, and measurable quality across the enterprise. Relevant experience includes familiarity with SQL, Power BI, Atlan, Databricks, and Confluence to support cross-functional program execution and data transfer tracking.
Coordinate data literacy events, workshops, community meetings, and learning campaigns including registrations and materials.
Support Data Steward onboarding by tracking learning progress, access requirements, and cataloging activities.
Triage data governance and literacy documentation to route questions to the appropriate subject-matter experts.
Research and organize content regarding metadata, data ownership, quality, and responsible data use.
Create plain-language communications, FAQs, job aids, and onboarding checklists for technical and business audiences.
Verify approved metadata such as ownership, descriptions, and classifications under supervision.
Maintain metric definitions, reporting trackers, and dashboard quality checks to prepare status updates.
Coordinate with cross-functional partners while following GM requirements for data protection and cybersecurity.
What we're looking for
Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related field.
Basic understanding of how business processes, information systems, and data support organizational decisions.
Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills to explain technical topics to non-technical audiences.
Ability to organize information, manage details, follow established processes, and complete assignments on time.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable productivity tools.
Ability to work at the GM Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan.
Coursework, project work, or internship experience involving data governance, data quality, or business process analysis (preferred).
Familiarity with SQL, spreadsheets, data visualization, or tools such as Atlan, Databricks, and Power BI (preferred).