Senior Specialist, Data Governance

Brother International Corporation; Bridgewater Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Brother International Corporation in Bridgewater, NJ, seeks a Senior Specialist, Data Governance, to enforce data consistency and quality within the governance framework. You will lead cross-functional efforts to ensure data compliance, integrity, and value across the organization.

The role is hybrid, offering flexibility with remote work up to two days per week. The targeted base salary ranges from $116,000 to $136,000 per year, with a 5% target bonus and a comprehensive benefits package,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years experience in data governance and data management implementing standards, policies and processes.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional data-centric teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce data governance policies, standards, and procedures.
• Participate in data governance research, RFIs/RFPs and testing.
• Maintain data governance tools to ensure high-quality data across the organization.
• Ensure adherence to enterprise policies (Compliance, HR, IT, Legal).
• Collaborate with IT and data teams to gather requirements and provide governance guidance.
• Act as a point of contact for data governance inquiries and support stakeholders.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience)

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Data warehouse

Data lake

Data integration

EPM

Smartsheet

Jira

Azure DevOps

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Company Overview

Brother is a leading provider of home and office equipment, sewing and crafting products, and industrial solutions. With a legacy spanning over 115 years, our brand is renowned for producing award-winning printers, sewing machines, P-touch labelers, and more. Brother International Corporation (BIC) was established in 1954, marking over 70 years of operations in the United States. Our Americas headquarters is located in Bridgewater, New Jersey. BIC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brother Industries Limited (BIL), which was founded in 1908 in Nagoya, Japan, and operates in more than 30 countries worldwide. Brother’s Americas presence includes subsidiaries in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Peru.

Why Work at Brother?

Brother USA has consistently been recognized as a best place to work, reflecting our commitment to fostering a workplace culture aligned with our core values of being inclusive, collaborative, customer-centric, and socially responsible. We value work-life balance and flexibility, and as a result have introduced policies such as our hybrid office schedule, casual dress code, and flexible Fridays, which allow us to wrap up meetings for dedicated focus time or to start our weekends sooner, year-round. Our commitment to employee growth and development is demonstrated through our offering of facilitated courses and certificate programs and our investment in resources that enable self-paced learning.

Role Overview

The Senior Specialist, Data Governance, is responsible for executing data consistency, data quality and data protection within the data governance framework. This role reports to a Senior Manager, Data Governance, and will be part of a team that focuses on operational effectiveness, maximizing data value and business process improvements. This position will lead cross-functional efforts to ensure organizational data compliance, data integrity and data-based outcomes.

Duties & Responsibilities

Data Governance and Implementation

• Assist in the development and execution of data governance policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with the organization’s data governance framework


• Assist in the selection of data governance solutions by participating in research, RFI/RFP processes and hands-on testing


• Support the maintenance of data governance tools and technologies to ensure high-quality, consistent, and secure data across the organization


• Adhere to all data governance standards, policies and processes; adhere to all enterprise-relevant policies (e.g. Compliance, HR, IT, Legal)


• Contribute to an atmosphere that embodies an enterprise team culture and proactively contributes to process improvement, measurable success and pragmatic change management


• Collaborate with business units, IT, and data management teams to gather requirements, address data governance-related queries, and provide guidance on best practices


• Act as a point of contact for data governance-related inquiries and provide support to stakeholders in understanding processes and ensure adherence to established policies and standards

Data Quality Management

• Implement, operate and audit data policies, standards, and procedures to ensure consistent data management practices across the organization


• Monitor and improve data quality through solutions that improve visibility, reliability, security and scalability


• Assist in the identification of data quality issues and collaborate with data stakeholders to provide remediation plans and solutions


• Participate in data quality improvement initiatives, including data cleansing, validation, and enrichment activities


• Collaborate with Compliance, Legal and IT teams to audit and ensure data compliance per the data lifecycle (CRUD)


• Create, review and update data artifacts (e.g., data dictionaries) on a quarterly or as-needed basis


• Ensure data processes are executed and the outcomes are regulatory and company compliant


• Support the compliance efforts related to data privacy regulations, industry standards, and internal data governance policies


• Assist in conducting data governance audits and assessments to identify areas of non-compliance and recommend corrective actions

Data Governance Reporting

• Develop and maintain KPI-based data governance reporting including, but not limited to data governance activities, data quality issues, and compliance status


• Assist cross-functional teams with data-driven reporting and reporting issue resolutions


• Provide input and recommendations to improve data governance processes and tools based on data governance metrics and feedback

Training and Advocacy

• Facilitate Data Governance Committee meetings to make decisions on data dictionaries, policies, standards, and data-related issues


• Execute communication and change management procedures to ensure all stakeholders are appropriately aware of data governance committee decisions


• Deliver training and communications to educate employees on data governance best practices and promote data-awareness throughout the organization


• Assist in the training program and material development as needed

Experience & Qualifications

Education Level

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) in Data Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field


• 5 years + experience in:


• Data governance and data management executing the implementation of standards, policies and processes


• Experience participating in cross-functional data governance projects


• Experience collaborating with adjacent data-centric organizations

Software/Technical Skills

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)


• Tableau, MS Power BI or equivalent reporting software


• Data warehouse, data lake and data integration system knowledge


• Microsoft Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM), Smartsheet, or equivalent Project Portfolio Management (PPM) knowledge Preferred


• Jira, Azure DevOps, or equivalent development / management software Preferred


• SAP S/4HANA or equivalent ERP software Preferred

Other Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Strong understanding of data governance approaches and best practices


• Demonstrated ability creating and improving data policies and standards


• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify data quality issues and recommend solutions


• Excellent communication, presentation skills, and collaboration skills to engage cross-functional teams and stakeholders at multiple levels


• Demonstrated success working in ambiguous environments with minimal direction


• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous initiatives within defined timeframes


• Proven ability managing successful data-centric projects to completion


• Demonstrated ability to teach and train stakeholders

Additional Details for This Role

This role will be a hybrid role. Subject to business needs, employees may work remotely up to two days per week. Assigned office days will be determined by your manager. #LI-Hybrid

Base Salary

The targeted base salary range for this position is $116,000 - $136,000 year.

Base salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the successful candidate, as well as factors such as internal equity, cost of labor in the hiring location, and alignment with market data.

Additional Compensation

This position is eligible for a 5% bonus at 100% of target, with the opportunity to achieve above 100% dependent on company performance and in alignment with company bonus plans.

Bonus awards are discretionary and contingent upon individual performance as well as Brother achieving its corporate objectives, in accordance with the applicable bonus plan in effect.

Our Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package with diverse plan options to meet your family’s needs, including health, vision, and dental insurance—all effective from day one of employment. Under our 401(k) retirement savings plan, we match up to 100% of the first 4% of employee contributions, with employer matches vesting immediately. Additionally, we offer an educational assistance program that reimburses up to 100% of tuition, lab fees, textbooks, and other related expenses for qualifying programs. Details are available at https://mybenefits.nfp.com/Brother/2026/guidebook/ for 2026 and https://mybenefits.nfp.com/Brother/2027/guidebook/ for 2027.

Our Mission, Vision & Culture

Our mission is to live our “at your side” promise to simplify and enrich the lives of our customers, employees, and communities. We aim to be where people and technology meet, providing products and solutions that enhance how people live, work, and create. We look to our strategic culture drivers - accountability, authenticity, boldness, and excellence - to enable us to consistently deliver on our vision, mission, and shared values. These drivers help us shape a culture that empowers the business to succeed.

About Where We Work

Brother’s corporate headquarters for the Americas is in Bridgewater, NJ, across from the Bridgewater Commons Mall. This location houses key corporate functions, including HR, legal, finance, IT, and supply chain, and a significant presence of our business unit leadership and marketing teams. Our manufacturing and distribution facility in Bartlett, TN spans an impressive 1.5 million square feet - equivalent to 26 football fields - and is located on Brother Boulevard. In addition to the distribution center operations team, this facility hosts several other departments, including our customer service group. Brother also has employees based in other locations, such as Westminster, CO, where many of our marketing and product engineering team members from the mobile solutions division operate, as well as our distribution centers in Richmond, VA and Perris, CA. Additionally, our outside sales teams work remotely within their territories, staying geographically close to the accounts they support to ensure they are always “at your side” for our customers.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Statement

Brother International Corporation ("Brother") is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Brother is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application or interview process. If you need an accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail].