Associate Manager, Data Governance & Analytics

We are seeking an Associate Manager, Data Governance & Analytics to support the execution and ongoing maintenance of data governance, data quality, and data integrity practices across our enterprise data ecosystem.

This is a hands on, governance focused role for someone who understands how data moves through systems - from source to integration to analytics - and is interested in working at the intersection of business, analytics, and technology. You will support efforts to ensure enterprise data is well defined, accurate, and consistently used for reporting and decision making through timely and high-quality execution of assigned responsibilities.

This role is ideal for a mid-level data professional looking to build experience in data governance, data quality, and cross functional collaboration.

What You'll Be Responsible For:

Supporting Enterprise Data Governance & Quality

• Support execution of data governance processes across:

• Master data (SKU, customer)

• Internal operational and analytical datasets

• External and third-party data integrations

• Document and maintain existing business and data definitions, critical data elements, and approved usage standards

• Support documentation of data ownership and stewardship models (RACI) across business and functional teams

• Document and update end to end data flows, system interfaces, and lineage across platforms

• Apply established data quality standards, rules, and KPIs; support monitoring of enterprise data health

• Investigate data issues and document findings

• Escalate issues and support resolution efforts in collaboration with relevant teams

• Partner with data engineering and IT teams to support implementation of data validation and quality controls within pipelines and integrations

• Identify potential risks in data processes and share observations with project leads or leadership

Supporting Analytics & Stakeholder Coordination

• Support validation of dashboards and reports (including Power BI) to ensure alignment with approved data definitions and governance standards
• Collaborate with business, analytics, and IT teams to gather inputs and clarify data requirements
• Participate in working sessions and workshops to support alignment on definitions, processes, and controls
• Assist in preparing documentation and materials to support training and adoption efforts
• Provide updates to stakeholders and project leads on assigned tasks and data-related activities

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related field

• 3-5+ years of experience in data governance, data quality, analytics, master data, or related data roles

• Strong understanding of:

• Data quality dimensions (accuracy, completeness, consistency, timeliness)

• Data lifecycle management and stewardship concepts

• Data integrations across internal systems and external sources

• Hands on experience with structured data and SQL or equivalent querying tools

• Ability to understand and document system flows and data movement

• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills

• Ability to work cross functionally and contribute to team deliverables

Preferred

• Experience with data governance or data catalog tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Atlan)
• Familiarity with modern data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks)
• Experience reviewing or supporting validation of dashboards in Power BI
• Exposure to regulated, audit, or compliance driven environments
• Experience supporting enterprise integrations and third party data sources

The salary range for this position is $92,000 - $133,000 USD. The exact salary offered will depend on several factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, geographic location, internal equity, and market conditions. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options. To give our employees flexibility, Danone is a hybrid work environment., Our commitment to making the world healthier starts with our employees. Physical Wellbeing: We pay for the majority of your medical benefits - which include medical, dental and vision - with our competitive 80%/20% cost-sharing model.

• Mental Wellbeing: Danoners receive fitness discounts, unlimited flexible time off and hybrid work schedules. We also have a range of programs that support mental health and substance abuse.
• Financial Support: We offer a performance-based bonus, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs and voluntary perks.
• Family Care: We offer caretaker benefits, 18 weeks of parental bonding, fertility, surrogacy, adoption benefits and pet insurance.

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Life at Danone With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., our vibrant culture and endless growth opportunities are just a couple of the reasons our employees call themselves "Proud Danoners." Learn more about Life at Danone Our Brands When you join us, you'll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world, including Activia, DanActive, Danimals, Dannon, evian, Follow Your Heart, Happy Family Organics, International Delight, Light + Fit, Nutricia , Oikos, Silk, So Delicious Dairy Free, STK Cold Brew Coffee , Too Good & Co, and YoCrunch. Our Purpose We're committed to making a positive impact on our world. Rooted in our mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible, we're proud to be the world's largest B Corp.