Commercial Data Governance Lead

Syngenta Group; Lisle (IL); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible work options

Full Benefits Package

401k with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Zusammenfassung

Syngenta Seeds seeks a Commercial Data Governance Lead in Lisle, IL to establish data governance and quality controls across customer, sales, pricing, and related data domains. You will partner with commercial leaders to deliver scalable data and AI-enabled insights, driving improved decision-making and reduced manual processes.

You will lead data governance efforts, collaborate with IT and analytics teams, and translate complex concepts for business stakeholders while shaping a trusted data

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field.
• 7+ years in analytics, BI, data management, or related.
• Strong SQL experience with relational databases.
• Experience with data governance, MDM, data quality, stewardship, standards.
• 3+ years leading direct reports or cross-functional initiatives.
• Proven ability to translate business challenges into data-driven solutions.
• Strong communication to translate technical concepts to non-technical partners.

Aufgaben

• Lead governance, quality, and integrity of commercial data (customer, sales, pricing).
• Collaborate with commercial leaders to translate challenges into scalable data/AI solutions.
• Identify and resolve data quality issues; drive sustainable improvements.
• Oversee governance of AI/advanced analytics in commercial data processes (automation, validation, enrichment).
• Serve as liaison across Commercial, Insights & Analytics, Data Science, Data Engineering, and IT.

Kenntnisse

SQL

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics/Data Science/CS/Math/Finance/Engineering

7+ years analytics/data management experience

3+ years leading teams/projects

Tools

Salesforce

Qlik

Tableau

Power BI

Jobbeschreibung

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs. Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions. Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.

Job Description

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta’s Sales Team is seeking a Commercial Data Governance Lead in Lisle, IL.This role will lead and establish strong governance, stewardship, and quality control over commercial data (including customer master and related domains), ensuring a trusted, scalable data foundation that enables advanced analytics and AI-driven insights across the organization.

• Lead the governance, quality, and integrity of commercial data, establishing clear standards, definitions, stewardship practices, and controls across customer, sales, pricing, and related data domains.
• Partner with commercial leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to translate business challenges into scalable data, analytics, and AI-enabled solutions that improve decision-making and business outcomes.
• Identify and resolve complex data quality issues through structured problem-solving and root cause analysis, while driving sustainable improvements and reducing manual processes.
• Lead the application and responsible governance of AI and advanced analytics within commercial data processes, including automation, validation, enrichment, and anomaly detection.
• Serve as a key liaison across Commercial, Insights & Analytics, Data Science, Data Engineering, and IT, effectively translating technical concepts and recommendations for both technical and non-technical audiences

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Finance, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, data management, or a related field.
• Strong hands‑on SQL experience and proficiency working with relational databases and complex data sets.
• Experience with data governance, master data management, data quality, stewardship, standards, hierarchies, and/or data lifecycle management.
• 3+ years of experience leading direct reports, projects, or cross‑functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and consulting mindset, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, independently identify solutions, and adapt to changing business priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable recommendations for non‑technical business partners

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Salesforce and commercial/customer data environments.
• Experience with visualization and BI tools such as Qlik, Tableau, or Power BI. Qlik experience would be beneficial but is not required.
• MBA, master’s degree in an analytical discipline, and/or experience applying AI‑driven approaches such as automation, data enrichment, or anomaly detection within data and analytics workflows

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work‑life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.