The Product Data Governance Manager will play a pivotal role in developing and driving enterprise-wide data governance initiatives, ensuring data quality, consistency, and compliance across business units.
This individual will lead Data Stewardship Councils and manage a team of Data Governance Analysts and/or Administrators, partnering with stakeholders to define and enforce data standards, policies, and best practices.
Primary Responsibilities Lead and facilitate Data Stewardship Councils to promote cross-functional collaboration and accountability for data quality and governance.
Manage and mentor Data Governance Analysts and/or Administrators, ensuring team development and delivery of governance objectives.
Develop and implement data governance frameworks, policies, and standards aligned with organizational goals.
Partner with business and IT teams to identify and resolve data quality issues, ensuring data integrity across systems.
Collaborate with Master Data Operations to align governance policies with operational processes.
Monitor compliance with data governance policies and escalate issues as needed.
Align governance efforts with strategic data initiatives in partnership with the Senior Manager, Global Data Management.
Provide training and guidance to data stewards and business users on governance practices and tools.
Contribute to KPIs and dashboards to measure the effectiveness of data governance programs.
Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Business, Computer Science, or related field.
8+ years of experience in IT, specifically in data governance, data management, or related roles.
Strong understanding of data governance principles, data quality management, and master data concepts.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive consensus.
Preferred Requirements Experience with SAP, Signavio, and Master Data Governance (MDG).
Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to data (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, GTC).
