Director, Data Governance

Ability to sell data strategy

SAP - Working Knowledge or user experience

Governance background - manage data & standards (could be customer, financials, retail)

Program management

Architecture design or engineering knowledge

AI experience desired

Job Summary

Responsible for creating and driving the overall strategy and requirements for all data domains within the business unit. Provide oversight and leadership to the definition, implementation, maintenance and enforcement of data standards.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Oversees the data governance process, including managing the cross-functional data councils.
• Provides leadership regarding the change process for data, including controls, oversight, approval, communication and documentation.
• Plays a critical role in understanding and communicating the downstream implications of data changes and works with the functional and IT leaders to identify optimal solutions.
• Identifies and implements industry standards and best practices for data governance and management.
• Ensures data integrity and quality and owns the data quality function including regular data audits and quality reporting.
• Participates in the organization's formal Software Development Life Cycle Process team. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Nature and Scope

• Problems are typically defined by higher level leadership. Problems are difficult. Solutions require analysis and investigation.
• Decides how to achieve planned results within an organization's plans, policies, and guidelines. May set or change plans/goals within respective department or area.
• May manage department via multiple layers of managers OR directly supervise a staff of professional individual contributors at the senior or technical advisor level.

Work Environment

• Usually located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort, such as dust, fumes, or odors.
• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 9+ years of experience in a related field, including several years in a management/supervisory capacity.

Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.