Director, Data Governance and Master Data Management
Careers at Crown
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: New Bremen • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United States
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Lead
Tech Stack
AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformInformatica
About the role
- Oversee, define, and execute a multi-year data governance and master data management strategy and roadmap that aligns with overall Company objectives and digital transformation initiatives.
- Establish and lead the Company’s Data Governance Council (or equivalent), facilitating decision-making on data standards, policies, and critical data issues.
- Serve as primary liaison and advocate for data governance & master data management across Company units and senior leadership, articulating the business value of data quality and compliance.
- Develop, implement, and enforce data policies, standards, and procedures for data lifecycle management, quality, sharing, and usage.
- Define and operationalize data ownership, stewardship, and accountability across all critical data domains (Customer, Product, Vendor, Financial, etc.).
- Oversee the development and maintenance of Company metadata, including the Business Glossary, Data Dictionaries, and Data Lineage to ensure transparency and understanding of data assets.
- Create a comprehensive playbook for the Company’s data governance.
- Direct the development and execution of the Company’s master data management strategy, including implementation, and optimization of MDM platforms and tools.
- Define and govern master data definitions, rules, and hierarchies to achieve a "Single Source of Truth" for critical data elements.
- Oversee data integration and synchronization processes to ensure consistent master data across all operational and analytical systems.
- Establish and report Key Data Quality Indicators (KDQIs) and metrics (e.g., accuracy, completeness, consistency, timeliness).
- Collaborate with Data Stewards, Business Stakeholders, Data Owners, and internal team members to define data quality rules and implement monitoring and remediation processes to continuously improve data integrity.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Business Administration or related field
- at least 8 years related experience
- Non-degree considered if 12+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED
- occasional travel (0-5%)
- Master’s degree (Computer Science, Information Management, Business Administration) preferred
- at least 5 years in a leadership role focused on DG and/or MDM preferred
- Certification in a relevant field (Certified Data Management Professional – CDMP) preferred
- Proven track record of building and running successful, enterprise-level DG and MDM programs from strategy to execution preferred
- Deep expertise in DG frameworks (DAMA-DMBOK) and data privacy/security regulations (GDPR, CCPA) preferred
- Hands-on experience with MDM, Data Quality, and Data Catalog tools (SAP MDG/MDM, Collibra, Informatica, Alation) preferred
- Familiarity with Cloud Data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and modern data architecture principles preferred
- Experience in a Manufacturing industry preferred
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and influence skills, with the ability to effectively engage senior, technical, and business stakeholders preferred.
Benefits
- Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan
- Flexible Benefits Plan
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Life and Disability Benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Tuition Reimbursement
- much more.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
data governancemaster data managementdata lifecycle managementdata qualitydata integrationdata ownershipdata stewardshipdata policiesdata standardsdata metrics
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationnegotiationinfluencecollaborationdecision-makingadvocacyarticulationstakeholder engagementproblem-solving
Certifications
Certified Data Management ProfessionalCDMP