Director, Data Governance
Job Summary
Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose Feeding the Future is the reason we come to work each day. Were guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.
Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26000 employees we operate a world-class network of production distribution and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers needs and strive to provide a more profitable sustainable and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.
Nutrien is looking for a Director Data Governance to build and lead our enterprise data governance programstrengthening data ownership quality and controls across key data domains so Nutrien can confidently scale analytics AI and digital products. Reporting to the Sr Director Data Office you will partner across business technology and risk functions to set standards enable adoption and ensure regulatory and policy requirements are met globally.
This role will ensure critical data at Nutrien is trusted consistent and compliant across all data domains and business areas. You will operate at the intersection of business data technology and riskenabling scalable analytics AI and digital products globallywhile ensuring regulatory and policy requirements are met and maintained.
What Youll Do:
- Support the design and implementation of Nutriens global data governance framework across core data domains (e.g. product customer supplier location and asset)
- Define enterprise standards for master/reference data domains and critical data elements
- Drive the implementation of governance ownership and accountability across all data domains and lines of business partnering with domain leaders to clarify roles responsibilities and adoption of governance practices
- Balance enterprise consistency with business needs regulatory requirements and regional/functional nuances
- Facilitate and support enterprise and business unit data governance forums (e.g. councils and working groups) ensuring alignment issue escalation and effective decision making
- Drive continuous improvement of governance practices as the data and AI landscape evolves
- Partner with IT and to define the enterprise data quality strategy including standards issue management root-cause analysis observability and remediation
- Operationalize data governance policies and standards to ensure alignment with global and regional regulatory requirements (e.g. data privacy residency and confidentiality) working closely with Legal Risk and IT partners
- Lead a team delivering master data maintenance for multiple data domains at Nutrien
- Partner with Legal Risk and Compliance to support audits client due diligence and regulatory inquiries related to data and analytics
- Lead data governance initiatives and change adoption efforts influencing stakeholders and enabling consistent governance practices across domains and functions
What Youll Bring:
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field
- 15 years of experience in data governance data management master data or related enterprise data roles
- 5 years of experience in a managerial role with demonstrated executive-level influence and stakeholder management including leading governance councils and driving adoption across a matrixed organization
- Proven experience building and launching a data governance program from the ground up
- Experience operating in a global matrixed organization with regional regulatory complexity
- Deep knowledge of data governance concepts frameworks and best practices (e.g. DAMA-DMBOK)
- Practical experience with ERP systems (specifically SAP) data hierarchies and how master data is created and managed within large enterprises
- Experience collaborating across multiple business areas and centralized functions within a large enterprise
- Proven people leadership experience with the ability to build mentor and scale a high-performing team and stewardship community
What Youll Get:
- Purpose-Driven Work Make an impact as part of a global team feedingthe future and support farmerslocally and around the world
- Excellent Benefits Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage plus a retirement program with generous employer matching foryour future
- Grow Your Career Tuition assistancefor future education and ongoing learning and training opportunities for career advancement pathwaysacross the organization
- Support When it Matters Employee Assistance Programs inclusive leaves and paid time for holidays volunteering vacation and wellness
- Thrive in a Strong Culture Guided by our core valueswe put safety first act with integrity are stronger together and deliver with excellence in a collaborative high-performing environment
Ready to make an impact with us Apply today!
The estimated salary that Indeed Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutriens compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
This job will remain posted until accordance with Nutrien policies you will be required to undergo a background check and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive only candidates under consideration will be must meet minimum age requirements as permitted by law.
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About Company
Nutrien is a leading crop inputs and services provider that is helping to safely and sustainably feed a growing world.