Top 20 Data Management Companies Hiring

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Companies continue to discover that having the right data is only part of technical innovation: they must also manage data so it meets quality, accessibility, and security standards. 

In order to meet data standards across the board, companies of different sizes and backgrounds are hiring data management professionals to meet their goals. The following list showcases 20 large companies that are currently hiring for many data management roles.

It’s important to note that data management is more than organizing and managing company data. It involves a variety of specialized data practices, such as data architecture, data governance and compliance, and data warehousing and fabric development. The following top companies list reflects roles that specialize in several of these core data management areas.

This list is ranked based on the number of current job openings, according to LinkedIn in January 2022.

Top Employers With Open Positions in Data Management

1. Deloitte
2. Google
3. Salesforce
4. KPMG
5. Amazon

• The Top 20 Companies Hiring for Jobs in Data Management 

• Conclusions

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1. Deloitte

Deloitte is a global professional services firm that offers technical implementation and financial support solutions to enterprise clients. Some of their core competencies include tax, consulting, audit and assurance, private company services, mergers and acquisitions, risk and financial advisory, analytics, and cloud.

Company Profile

Industry: Accounting and Professional Services

Data Management Job Openings: 2,788

Sample of Available Roles: Master data management analytics and cognitive manager, senior consultant for risk data management, data management and strategy supply chain manager, PLM data management analyst, master data management consultant

Notable Benefits: Well-being subsidy, Thank It Forward recognition program, Live Well counseling support, student loan refinancing, military leave program

2. Google

Google is a global technology company that offers a variety of products and services, including cloud, artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML), virtual reality (VR), and data analytics and management.

Company Profile

Industry: Technology

Data Management Job Openings: 1,225

Sample of Available Roles: Program manager for data management and data centers, solutions manager for data management and Google Cloud, technical strategy lead for data management and Google Cloud, business systems analyst for data management, technical program manager for data center quality and reliability

Notable Benefits: Student loan and educational reimbursement, volunteer time off and donation matching, internet reimbursement and mobile phone payment, medical advocacy program from transgender employees, annual cross-company pay equity analysis and adjustments

3. Salesforce

Salesforce is a leading provider of customer relationship management (CRM) software. As they’ve grown, they’ve also developed core competencies in AI/ML, data visualization, and customer data platform (CDP) management.

Company Profile

Industry: Technology

Data Management Job Openings: 790

Sample of Available Roles: Staff software engineer for data management services and core infrastructure, director/program manager for data management maturity, senior data management engineer, security and compliance platform lead researcher, systems engineer for cloud data platform

Notable Benefits: B-Well well-being reimbursement, People Leader mental health resource kit, education reimbursement, Lyra Health partnership for free counseling, substance use and recovery support

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4. KPMG

KPMG is a global accounting and professional services firm that specializes in advisory, tax, and audit consulting. Data management specialists at KPMG are likely to focus on data governance efforts, like risk and data compliance.

Company Profile

Industry: Accounting and Professional Services

Data Management Job Openings: 710

Sample of Available Roles: Manager for master data management, senior associate for master data management, associate for federal data management, manager of technology risk management, manager of data modeling

Notable Benefits: Access to the KPMG Business School, global rotation work programs, DE&I business resource groups, dependent care flexible spending accounts, mortgage assistance programs

5. Amazon

Amazon is a global technology and e-commerce company that hires data management professionals for a variety of its core platforms and innovations. Data management professionals can expect to work in AI/ML, data warehousing, and supply chain management in particular.

Company Profile

Industry: Technology

Data Management Job Openings: 507

Sample of Available Roles: Software development engineer for analytics and data management, software development manager for data management, senior technical program manager for unified data management, senior data engineer for analytics and data management, senior product manager of data quality

Notable Benefits: Climate pledge and sustainability efforts, student programs and internships, upskilling training programs, military apprenticeship, Career Choice education payment program

Also read: Data Management Trends

The Top 20 Companies Hiring for Jobs in Data Management

(Source: LinkedIn)

Conclusions

Tech and financial companies dominate the data management job market today. Many finance, banking, and professional services companies in particular need data management professionals. Data professionals in these organizations help to ensure their most sensitive data is organized, compliant, and secure. These organizations are frequently held to the most stringent data governance and compliance regulations, such as SOX and GLBA, because of how frequently they deal with sensitive and personal customer-facing data.

Despite the overwhelming presence of technology and finance companies on this list, it’s important to recognize that several other industries also rank high for data management openings. If a job seeker has a passion for a specific company’s products, services, or values, there’s a good chance they’re hiring for a role that requires data management expertise. 

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