Global OFC Data Governance Lead

Corning Incorporated; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 127,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses and long-term incentives

Company-paid pension and 401(k) match

Health and welfare benefits

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a seasoned Data Governance Lead to manage the Global OFC Data Maintenance Organization. You will ensure accurate, consistent, and well-governed data across manufacturing and digital processes, partnering with global teams and site stakeholders to drive master data excellence.

You will lead governance, data standards, and improvement efforts, supporting SAP-related initiatives and cross-functional programs that advance manufacturing and commercial goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, operations, data management, data governance, or a related field.
• Experience with SAP ERP systems and enterprise data management processes.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects, improvement initiatives, or change efforts.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to use metrics, reporting, and governance processes to monitor performance and drive improvements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of SAP tools such as MM, BW, Workflow, reporting, queries, data tables, and mass maintenance functionality.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of the Global OFC DMO strategy in alignment with global data and manufacturing excellence standards.
• Create, maintain, and improve data standards, governance processes, and policies for manufacturing, supply chain, and digital operations.
• Partner with global and regional DMO teams, business data stewards, and site stakeholders to drive consistent master data practices.
• Monitor data quality through audits, compliance reviews, metrics, and reporting.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts that strengthen data accuracy, consistency, completeness, and operational performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, controls, and reporting across manufacturing sites.
• Provide leadership and direction to direct and matrixed OFC DMO team members.
• Support SAP-related initiatives, manufacturing transformation, and digital optimization projects.
• Recommend process, technology, infrastructure, and governance improvements that support manufacturing and commercial goals.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Collaboration

Data governance

Data management

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or a related field

Tools

SAP ERP

SAP MM

SAP BW

SAP Workflow

SAP reporting

SAP queries

SAP data tables

Mass maintenance functionality

Job description

Corning Incorporated is seeking a seasoned Data Governance Lead to manage the Global OFC Data Maintenance Organization. You will ensure accurate, consistent, and well-governed data across manufacturing and digital processes, partnering with global teams and site stakeholders to drive master data excellence.

You will lead governance, data standards, and improvement efforts, supporting SAP-related initiatives and cross-functional programs that advance manufacturing and commercial goals.