Senior Data Governance Leader - Strategy & Quality

Sysco; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking a Data Governance Manager to lead and implement DG capabilities across the Sysco Organization, driving data standards, policy directives, and governance processes for high-quality, highly available data. You will lead data stewards, establish roadmaps, and monitor adherence to data policies to deliver measurable business value.

The role requires strong leadership, 5+ years in data governance, and experience with DG tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems Management or related field (an equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience may be considered).
• Master's Degree in information technology or business administration field focused on information management or digital communications preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven and progressive data governance/data management experience.
• Expert knowledge of Data Governance, Data Quality, and Master Data Management concepts.
• Understanding of Customer, Item (material) and Supplier (vendor) data domains highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the DG Leader by providing expert insight in data strategy planning, value realization mapping, roadmap development, and risk reporting and monitoring.
• Provide leadership for the following DG groups: Monitor DG Working Groups affiliated with OSD projects; Drive DG Working Groups outside of projects; Develop the DG Council meeting agenda and materials; Review, monitor and enforce data standards, data quality standards, and data governance policies.
• Lead overall DG operations by managing analyst staffing, intake, risks/issues, communications, and data steward engagement; Monitor the program to identify significant/systemic trends requiring attention/remediation.
• Drive delivery and implementation of data quality initiatives to ensure organizational goals are met and value is realized in the business.

Skills

PMP Certification

SQL development

Data governance tools

Communication skills

Project management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems Management or related field

Master's Degree in information technology or business administration focused on information management or digital communications

Tools

Informatica Axon

Collibra

Job description

Sysco is seeking a Data Governance Manager to lead and implement DG capabilities across the Sysco Organization, driving data standards, policy directives, and governance processes for high-quality, highly available data. You will lead data stewards, establish roadmaps, and monitor adherence to data policies to deliver measurable business value.

The role requires strong leadership, 5+ years in data governance, and experience with DG tools.