Hybrid Lead IS Business Analyst – Governance Enablement

The J.M. Smucker Company; Akron (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Close to Cleveland/Akron

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company is seeking a Lead IS Business Analyst, Governance to bridge business and technology teams, translating governance strategy into scalable ways of working. You will guide cross-functional collaboration, enable decision pathways, and drive the Analytics Data Governance program with clarity and impact.

Location in Orrville, OH with a hybrid work approach; lead governance enhancements, partner enablement, and data platform initiatives across domains and platforms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of business analysis, process improvement, data governance, or related discipline.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives with business and technical teams.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and establish structure in evolving environments.
• Translate policies and business needs into practical processes and guidance.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills with influence without authority.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day ADG program operations, intake, prioritization, planning, and stakeholder coordination.
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions, gather requirements, drive decisions, and track actions.
• Identify stalled work, unclear ownership, or friction and escalate as needed.
• Support enterprise data platform initiatives through requirements and design work.
• Monitor governance health and prepare leadership updates for ongoing improvement.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Facilitation

Communication

Ambiguity tolerance

Process design

Tools

SQL

Atlan

Governance tooling

Job description

The J.M. Smucker Company is seeking a Lead IS Business Analyst, Governance to bridge business and technology teams, translating governance strategy into scalable ways of working. You will guide cross-functional collaboration, enable decision pathways, and drive the Analytics Data Governance program with clarity and impact.

Location in Orrville, OH with a hybrid work approach; lead governance enhancements, partner enablement, and data platform initiatives across domains and platforms.