Data Manager Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Data Manager includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Create and implement policies and procedures for data management
  • Determine methods for quality data collection
  • Always ensure adequacy, accuracy and legitimacy of data
  • Implement effiective and secure procedures for data processing 
  • Define and implement procedures for data sharing with upper management, management and external stakeholders 
  • Evaluate performance of data systems 
  • Troubleshoot data-related problems 
  • Suggest solutions to identified problems
  • Support others in the daily use of data systems
  • Ensure adherence to legal and company standards
  • Extract reports and data when needed
  • Monitor and analyze information and data systems

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Data Manager duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Data Manager roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.