The Data Governance Lead is responsible for supporting the execution of the enterprise data governance framework, ensuring high standards of data quality, consistency, and compliance across all data domains. This role reports directly to the Director of Data Governance and works closely with Master Data Management, BI teams, and business stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:- Implement and operationalize enterprise data governance policies, standards, and procedures
- Partner with Data Owners, MDM, and business teams to ensure consistent data definitions and usage across domains
- Monitor and improve data quality, identifying issues and driving resolution across systems and sites
- Support governance of master data domains including Business Partner, Material, and Finance data
- Oversee data issue management, escalation processes, and remediation tracking
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards
- Support data governance forums, including preparation of metrics, KPIs, and status reporting
- Promote data stewardship practices and drive adoption of governance standards across the organization
- Own and maintain the Business Glossary, ensuring alignment of terms, definitions, and metadata across teams and systems.
- Lead data governance councils for data domains, driving collaboration, decision-making, and accountability for data-related initiatives
Key Skills:- Strong understanding of data governance principles, frameworks, and operating models
- Experience with data quality management and issue remediation processes
- Ability to collaborate across business, IT, and analytics teams
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving ability
- Familiarity with enterprise data domains (finance, supply chain, customer data)
- Experience working in ERP environments (preferred SAP S/4HANA exposure is a plus)
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Data Management, Information Systems, Business, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or master data environments preferred
- Experience working in cross-functional enterprise data programs
- Prior involvement in data quality, metadata, or master data initiatives strongly preferred
- Experience in large ERP environments (e.g., SAP, Oracle) beneficial; SAP S/4HANA experience preferred but not required
Application window is anticipated to close 7 days from original posting date.
This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).
