Data Governance Lead

Woodward, Inc.
Fort Collins, CO, United States
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$81,120.0 - $85,280.0
Working hours
Shift work

Tech stack

Information Systems Customer Data Management Data Governance Metadata Oracle (Applications) SAP (Applications) SAP S/4HANA Data Management

Job description

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., * 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
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Requirements

  • 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), * 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

Benefits & conditions

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Estimated annual base pay: $95,000(minimum) - $123,000(midpoint) - $152,000(maximum) All Levels are eligible for the benefits below:

  • All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
  • 401(k) match (4.5%)
  • Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
  • Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
  • 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.
  • Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
  • Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
  • Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
  • Member referral bonus
  • Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
  • Voluntary benefits, including:

  • Home / Auto Insurance discounts
  • Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

About the company

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