Manager, Data Governance

Brand: Post Consumer Brands

Categories: Information Technology

Locations: Lakeville, Minnesota

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote Eligible: No

Req ID: 25184

Job Description

Business Unit Overview

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company’s portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats®, PEBBLES®, Grape-Nuts® and Malt-O-Meal® cereal, and Peter Pan® peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish®, Kibbles ‘n Bits® and 9Lives® dog and cat food. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn for the latest news. Brand Post Consumer Brands recently acquired several iconic pet food brands, venturing into a new market while remaining true to our purpose to provide delicious and accessible food that our consumers love. We’re always searching the center store for the next exciting product to add to our portfolio, and right now, we’re growing and need passionate, driven individuals with diverse perspectives to help us reach greater heights. That’s where you come in. Join a team where your voice is not only heard but valued. Make a real impact on brands enjoyed by millions of people and their pets. At Post Consumer Brands, we take pride in our longstanding legacy of making one of every five breakfast cereals families eat daily. Today, we’re just as focused on our future as we expand our grocery business with different shelf-stable foods, including snacks and peanut butter. We are committed to providing accessible and delicious food for families, and we’re always searching the center store for the next exciting product to add to our portfolio. As we soar to new heights, we need creative, determined individuals from all walks of life to join our team, where your unique perspective and ideas are acknowledged and valued. Be a part of a company that empowers you to make a difference that’s evident on grocery store shelves and families’ tables across North America. Location Description Post Consumer Brands corporate headquarters in Lakeville, Minn. is about 20 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Lakeville has all the benefits of smaller town living with access to everything a large metropolitan area has to offer. Join more than 400 team members collaborating on the two-building campus to help put breakfast on the tables of millions of consumers in North America. Responsibilities The Manager, Data Governance is a leader responsible for establishing and maintaining a Data Governance framework, including strategic, operational and change management processes. This role is responsible for ensuring data dictionary management, data policy development, data quality management, data handling and privacy compliance. The Manager, Data Governance will promote a culture of data governance and data-driven decision-making within the organization, leading the Data Governance Council and collaborating with various stakeholders. JOB ACTIVITIES/DUTIES Stakeholder Collaboration: Lead Data Governance Council and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data governance initiatives with organizational goals and priorities. Change Management: Drive data governance adoption through effective communication, training, and change management initiatives. Develop and Implement Data Governance Framework: Establish and maintain a comprehensive data governance framework, including policies, procedures, and standards to ensure the accuracy and integrity of data. Data Quality Management: Enhance and oversee data quality throughout the organization by applying metrics, performing audits, and taking corrective steps as needed. Data Policy Formulation: Develop and enforce data policies to ensure data is managed and used in accordance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Data Cataloging and Metadata Management: Oversee the implementation and maintenance of a data catalog and metadata management system to enhance data discovery and usability. Create and maintain data inventories, catalogs, repositories, classifications, and corresponding ownership in collaboration with product, data, and legal teams Training and Awareness: Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on data, data governance, data management practices, and their roles and responsibilities. Data Stewardship: Coordinate with data stewards to ensure effective data management and address data quality issues promptly. Performance Monitoring: Track and report on the effectiveness of data governance initiatives and make recommendations for continuous improvement. Issue Resolution: Address and resolve data governance-related issues and conflicts in a timely and effective manner. Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant laws. Identify and mitigate data-related risks. Effectively communicate project plans, roadmaps and status, priorities with stakeholders and teammates in a timely manner. Provide guidance, feedback, training, development and support to direct reports and ensure the quality and accuracy of their work. Stay updated on the latest developments and trends in data governance and related fields. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or other related degrees. Experience : 7 years of direct work experience, with at least 3 years of direct experience relating to creation and execution of formal data governance and/or data management programs and Metadata Management Strong understanding of data governance principles, data quality management, and data protection regulations. Strong experience in metadata management, knowledge of data standards, data cataloging, tagging, lineage and delivering operational data products in flexible data management frameworks Proven track record of understanding business challenges and strategies, connecting those to data and capabilities, recognize and diagnose data quality issues Strong working knowledge of current and upcoming data governance, data management, data lifecycle management and data product techniques and trends, with a point of view on the evolving concepts and best practices Excellent analytical, problem-solving and project management skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with stakeholders. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and competing priorities, and follow-through on committed deliverables using team-based project management with both Agile and Waterfall approaches to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work. Meticulous attention to detail to ensure data accuracy and integrity. Proactive mindset with the ability to identify potential data issues and take preventive measures. Demonstrated learning agility, ability to make decisions quickly and with the highest level of integrity Ability to adapt to changing business needs and evolving data governance requirements. Experience with Stibo Systems (Master Data Management) and Data.World (Data Catalog) a plus. Relevant certifications in data governance or data management (e.g., DGSP, CDMP) are a plus.

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