Data Manager

If you like managing large sets of data, ensuring data integrity, and supporting decision-making through robust data management this role is for you.

A Data Manager oversees the proper handling, processing, and storage of data to ensure accessibility, reliability, and timeliness of the data for its users. They implement data policies and use technologies like SQL and NoSQL databases.

Skills you’ll need: Interpersonal Communications, Marketing, SQL, Data Quality, Project Management, Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, Business Intelligence

$155,520 median salary52,796 jobs available¹

Data Manager

If you like managing large sets of data, ensuring data integrity, and supporting decision-making through robust data management this role is for you.

A Data Manager oversees the proper handling, processing, and storage of data to ensure accessibility, reliability, and timeliness of the data for its users. They implement data policies and use technologies like SQL and NoSQL databases.

Skills you’ll need: Interpersonal Communications, Marketing, SQL, Data Quality, Project Management, Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, Business Intelligence

$155,520 median salary52,796 jobs available¹

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