Data Governance Director

About us: At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision. When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world. With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success. As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth. Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience. For more information, visit our US benefits website at usbenefits.plexus.com. Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Salary Range:$149,000.00 - $223,400.00Position SummaryThe Data Governance Director will be responsible for developing the enterprise-wide strategy, framework, and operational policies for data governance, focusing on data ownership, classification, metadata tagging, and lifecycle retention schedules. This role collaborates with functional and compliance leaders to ensure data assets are accurately categorized, properly maintained, and integrated into business operations to drive data quality and regulatory alignment.Key AccountabilitiesStrategic Program Development & Leadership: Design, implement, and lead the enterprise data governance strategy, vision, and operational roadmap. Define program maturity metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure governance effectiveness and business value across the organization. Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership, educating business units on data governance principles.Data Lifecycle & Classification Architecture: Lead the design and rollout of enterprise data classification schemas, metadata tagging models, and data retention schedules. Partner with business teams to map data flows, define domain ownership, and establish business glossaries that standardize data definitions across global operations.Data Stewardship & Operational Governance: Establish and manage a global data stewardship model. Train and empower functional data stewards to maintain data accuracy, adhere to classification policies, and embed data governance controls into day-to-day operations.Regulatory Alignment & AI Governance: Serve as the subject matter expert on data governance requirements related to global data privacy and trade regulations. Support the AI governance framework by ensuring datasets used in advanced analytics and AI models meet data integrity, quality, and classification standards.Qualifications & ExperienceData Governance Expertise: 6+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise data governance, data architecture, or data management, with demonstrated success building data classification and retention frameworks.Program Building: Proven track record of implementing global data governance frameworks, data glossaries, and stewardship programs with measurable business impact.Technical Acumen: Deep understanding of data classification, metadata management tools, data lineage, and lifecycle management principles.Leadership & Influence: Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical governance concepts into actionable business practices.Education & Certifications: Bachelor's degree required. Relevant certifications in data governance (e.g., Certified Data Management Professional / CDMP, CGEIT, or DGSP) are helpful.We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.