Digital Transformation Program Manager - Data Governance

Role Description

We are looking for an experienced Digital Transformation Program Manager to lead data governance initiatives across Global Operations. This role is suited for a proven professional with manufacturing or operations industry experience, strong data governance knowledge, and the ability to deliver enterprise-level programs from discovery through implementation and closure.

• Establish, develop, and optimize data governance frameworks, policies, processes, standards, and supporting business solutions.
• Strengthen data quality, consistency, accountability, and usability across the organization.
• Partner with the Chief Data Officer organization, IT, manufacturing and operations functions, and business stakeholders.
• Define practical governance models and implement scalable solutions that support business transformation.
• Comfortable working across multiple functions, managing ambiguity, influencing senior stakeholders, and communicating complex data governance topics clearly.
• Lead data governance and digital transformation initiatives from discovery, requirements definition, solution design, implementation, adoption, and closure.
• Translate business needs into practical data governance processes, controls, tools, and operating models.
• Bring manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or enterprise process experience to ensure governance solutions are relevant to real business workflows.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including business operations, IT, data office, analytics, and functional process owners.
• Engage, influence, and present confidently to senior leaders and stakeholders to drive alignment, decisions, and sustained adoption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Data, Business Analytics, Operations, Supply Chain, or an equivalent discipline.
• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in data governance, data management, digital transformation, business process transformation, manufacturing operations, supply chain, or related enterprise functions.
• Demonstrated experience implementing or operationalizing data governance frameworks, processes, standards, or tools within a complex organization.
• Manufacturing, operations, supply chain, high-tech, or enterprise process experience is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage projects or programs from discovery through closure, with strong execution discipline and stakeholder ownership.
• Experience collaborating across multiple functions, including business operations, IT, data office, analytics, and senior leadership teams.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate clearly across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with master data, data quality, metadata management, data catalogue, business glossary, data lineage, or data stewardship practices.
• Experience with SAP MDG, S/4HANA rollout, data harmonization, data cleansing, or master data domains such as material, vendor, customer, BOM, or supply chain data will be advantageous.
• Experience with data governance platforms such as Collibra, Informatica, SAP MDG, Microsoft Purview, or equivalent tools will be advantageous.
• Certification in project management or data governance/data management disciplines, such as PMP, DAMA, DCAM, or equivalent, will be an advantage.
• Ability to think strategically while driving practical execution, balancing enterprise standards with business needs and operational realities.

Requirements

• Establish, operationalize, and continuously improve data governance frameworks, policies, standards, and processes across Global Operations.
• Lead end-to-end governance-related programs and projects, including discovery, stakeholder alignment, requirements definition, implementation planning, execution, adoption, and closure.
• Partner with business functions, IT, Chief Data Officer teams, analytics teams, and process owners to define scalable governance solutions that support operational and digital transformation priorities.
• Support business units in identifying and managing critical data elements, data ownership, data quality rules, metadata, business glossary, data lineage, and data catalogue requirements.
• Drive governance implementation across manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or enterprise process environments, ensuring solutions are practical, sustainable, and aligned with business workflows.
• Provide expert consultation to functional teams on data governance policy, standards, controls, and implementation approaches.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, automate, and strengthen data governance processes and controls.
• Define and publish data governance metrics, data quality KPIs, dashboards, and adoption measures to demonstrate business value and governance maturity.
• Engage senior stakeholders to align priorities, resolve issues, communicate progress, and secure decisions required for successful program delivery.
• Prepare clear executive-level updates, recommendations, and presentations for senior leadership reviews.
• Support change management, communication, and adoption activities to embed governance practices into day-to-day business operations.

Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive suite of benefits that supports physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
• Personal & Professional Development: Programs catered to helping you reach career goals.
• Unconditional Inclusion: A culture that celebrates individual uniqueness and values varied backgrounds.