Director, Data Governance

Nutrien; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien seeks a Director, Data Governance to build and lead our enterprise data governance program. You will strengthen data ownership, quality and controls across data domains to enable analytics, AI and digital products globally, supporting growth and regulatory readiness.

Reporting to the Sr Director, Data Office, you will partner across business, technology and risk to set standards, drive adoption and ensure compliant, trustworthy data assets across regions and functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s 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

Responsibilities

• Support the design and implementation of Nutrien’s global data governance framework across core data domains.
• Define enterprise standards for master/reference data domains and critical data elements.
• Drive governance ownership and accountability across data domains with domain leaders to clarify roles and adoption of governance practices.
• Balance enterprise consistency with business needs, regulatory requirements, and regional/functional nuances.
• Facilitate and support governance forums ensuring alignment, issue escalation, and effective decision making.
• Drive continuous improvement of governance practices as the data and AI landscape evolves.
• Partner with IT to define the enterprise data quality strategy, including standards, issue management, root‑cause analysis, observability and remediation.
• Operationalize data governance policies to meet global and regional regulatory requirements with Legal, Risk, and IT partners.
• Lead a team delivering master data maintenance for multiple data domains.
• Partner with Legal, Risk, and Compliance to support audits and regulatory inquiries related to data and analytics.
• Lead data governance initiatives and change adoption across domains and functions.

Skills

Data governance

Executive stakeholder mgmt

Data management

Master data

Governance councils

Global/matrixed org

Data governance frameworks

Team leadership

Change adoption

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

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. We’re 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 26,000 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 program—strengthening 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 risk—enabling scalable analytics, AI, and digital products globally—while ensuring regulatory and policy requirements are met and maintained.

What You’ll Do

• Support the design and implementation of Nutrien’s 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 You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s 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 You’ll Get

• Purpose‑Driven Work – Make an impact as part of a global team feeding the future and support farmers locally and around the world
• Excellent Benefits – Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, plus a retirement program with generous employer matching for your future
• Grow Your Career – Tuition assistance for future education and ongoing learning and training opportunities for career advancement pathways across 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 values we 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!

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This job will remain posted until filled. In 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 contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

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