Data Governance Council Lead

Data Governance Council Lead

The Data Governance Council Lead will play a critical role in establishing and operationalizing our enterprise-wide data governance program across customer, supplier, contact, and item domains. This position combines strategic governance leadership with hands-on implementation, serving as the primary driver for the roll out of the Data Governance program and to implement Data Quality and Controls within our MDM ecosystem.

This role will lead the Data Governance Council, establish and maintain data quality standards, and foster a thriving data community across all regions and functions. The successful candidate will work closely with data owners, lead data stewards, business stakeholders, and IT system owners to ensure sustainable data governance practices post-implementation.

Key Responsibilities

Governance Council Leadership

• Conduct recurring Data Governance Council meetings with data owners and key stakeholders
• Facilitate decision-making processes on governance framework, data management, policies, standards, and issue resolution
• Operate change management processes for updates to governance charter, organizational structure, and data assets
• Serve as the primary liaison between the governance council and operational teams

Data Quality Management

• Publish and maintain data quality dashboards across all domains (customer, supplier, contact, item)
• Lead data certification processes to ensure accuracy and reliability of master data
• Oversee Data Quality Developers in implementing quality controls and monitoring frameworks
• Identify data quality issues and coordinate remediation efforts with appropriate stakeholders

Data Community & Stewardship

• Support lead data stewards in building and operating data communities
• Provide insights on program adoption, quality metrics, and areas requiring attention
• Support lead data stewards in driving engagement and accountability within their domains
• Foster a culture of data ownership and quality across the organization

Program Operations & Monitoring

• Lead the "continuously operate and monitor" phase of the governance program post-go-live
• Track and report program KPIs to leadership and stakeholders
• Conduct program audits and present findings with actionable recommendations
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in governance processes

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with data owners and lead data stewards on day-to-day governance activities
• Engage IT program sponsors and domain owners when leadership involvement is required
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and IT system owners across all functions and regions
• Work closely with project teams including vendor partners on project deliverables

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on data governance experience
• Proven track record of implementing and operationalizing governance programs
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and facilitating stakeholder alignment
• Demonstrated ability to work across multiple regions and business functions

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience with at least one data management, quality, and governance tool
• Tactical-level technical depth with ability to understand data flows and system integrations
• Proficiency in creating and interpreting data quality dashboards and metrics
• Understanding of change management processes and governance frameworks

Leadership & Communication

• Strong facilitation skills for conducting council meetings and driving consensus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences
• Ability to influence without direct authority across organizational boundaries
• Experience building and sustaining communities of practice

Preferred Qualifications

• Master Data Management (MDM) experience, particularly in customer, supplier, contact, or item domains
• Manufacturing industry experience across multiple countries and regions
• Familiarity with global data privacy regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience working with offshore vendor partners on large-scale data initiatives
• Certification in data governance or data management (e.g., CDMP, DGSP)

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

About Vertiv

Vertiv is a $10.2 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers' vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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