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Crown Equipment Corporation · 3 weeks ago

Director Data Governance and Master Data Mgmt

New Bremen, OH, US, 45869

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. The Director of Data Governance and Master Data Management will oversee the development and execution of a multi-year data governance strategy, ensuring alignment with the company's objectives and facilitating decision-making on data standards across various units.

Industrial

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Data GovernanceMaster Data ManagementData QualityData Privacy RegulationsMDM ToolsCloud Data PlatformsInfluence SkillsManufacturing ExperienceCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsLeadership Experience

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Business Administration or related field, along with 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%)

Preferred

Master's degree (Computer Science, Information Management, Business Administration) with at least 5 years in a leadership role focused on DG and/or MDM

Certification in a relevant field (Certified Data Management Professional – CDMP)

Proven track record of building and running successful, enterprise-level DG and MDM programs from strategy to execution

Deep expertise in DG frameworks (DAMA-DMBOK) and data privacy/security regulations (GDPR, CCPA)

Hands-on experience with MDM, Data Quality, and Data Catalog tools (SAP MDG/MDM, Collibra, Informatica, Alation)

Familiarity with Cloud Data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and modern data architecture principles. Experience in a Manufacturing industry

Excellent communication, negotiation, and influence skills, with the ability to effectively engage senior, technical, and business stakeholders