Technical Lead – MDM

Ocean Spray; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible scheduling

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ocean Spray is recruiting a Data Governance Analyst to develop and implement data governance strategies ensuring data accuracy and integrity across systems. You will define policies, standards, and processes, monitor SLA compliance, and drive data-driven decision making.

The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to establish best practices, identify automation opportunities, and improve data management. Education required is a Bachelor's degree with at least 3 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of industry data standards.

Responsibilities

• Support development of data governance framework and policies across systems and projects.
• Own, understand, and govern the master data management process.
• Improve data capture processes to enhance business analysis and decision-making.
• Improve data accuracy and integration between systems, coordinating with technical teams as needed.
• Configure attribute workflow management using the MDM toolset.
• Identify opportunities for automation and reduced manual data capture.
• Translate business needs into requirements for a Data Engineer to implement.
• Co-chair and facilitate data Domain Operating Committees to discuss cross-functional data issues.

Skills

Data governance

MDM knowledge

Project management

Data architecture

Executive presence

Verbal & written communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MDM Platform

MS Excel

Job description

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Data Governance Analyst! We’re a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role — it always comes back to this: we’re a farmer‑owned co‑op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all — and we’ve been making our own way ever since.

The Data Governance Analyst will be responsible for developing and implementing data governance strategies and frameworks to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of data across the organization’s systems and projects. Your focus will be on defining data governance policies, standards, and processes, as well as monitoring SLA compliance and resolving data quality issues. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to establish data governance best practices and drive data‑driven decision‑making. Additionally, you will contribute to data governance policy, identify opportunities for automation, and provide insight for data management improvements.

A Day in the Life...

• Support development of data governance framework and enterprise data governance policies, processes, standards and roles across systems and projects.
• Own, understand, and govern the master data management process
• Improve data capture processes to enhance business analysis and decision-making.
• Improve data accuracy and integration between systems, facilitating work between technical teams as needed.
• Configure attribute workflow management using Ocean Spray’s master data management toolset.
• Identify opportunities for system automation and reduction of manual data capture.
• Collaborate with business process SMEs across departments to understand business needs. Then be able to effectively translate those needs into requirements for a Data Engineer to implement.
• Contribute to OceanSpray’s Data Governance Policies & Procedures and share with the cooperative to ensure best practices are followed.
• Co‑chair and facilitate data Domain Operating Committees to provide a forum to discuss cross‑functional data issues

What We Are Looking For:

• Knowledge of industry data standards
• Experience with an MDM Platform
• Strong project management skills
• Intermediate understanding of data architecture concepts
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to work independently when needed
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong executive presence

Education: Bachelor's or University Degree (Required)

Work Experience: At least 3 Years of Experience

Annual Salary: $72,200 - $90,300

Benefits:

• Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Telehealth services
• 1:1 health coaching
• Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life
• 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end
• Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
• Flexible scheduling options
• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro‑rated for your first year of employment)
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Tuition/Education assistance programs
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Scholarship programs for children of employees
• Parental leave
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back‑up care, tutoring, etc.
• Adoption assistance
• Bereavement leave
• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
• Up to $300 massage reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee discounts
• Charitable giving

Who We Are: You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what’s better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future. Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values: Grower Mindset – We embrace our grower‑owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future. Sustainable Results – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower‑owners. Integrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower‑owners, customers, consumers and each other Inclusive Teamwork – We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

For MA Applicants – It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Any employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand. Today, the cooperative's cranberries are currently featured in more than a thousand great‑tasting, good‑for‑you products in over 100 countries worldwide. The innovative, entrepreneurial spirit of our founders remains rooted in our cooperative's culture, and most of all, our purpose of connecting our farms to families for a better life.