Commercial Data Governance Lead

Syngenta Group • Lisle, IL

1d • $101,500 - $188,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

Syngenta Seeds Field Crops is seeking a Commercial Data Governance Lead for its Sales Team in Lisle, Illinois. The role leads governance, stewardship, quality control, and integrity for commercial data—including customer master data and related domains—to establish a trusted, scalable data foundation for advanced analytics and AI-driven insights.

The position partners with commercial leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to turn business challenges into scalable data, analytics, and AI-enabled solutions. It addresses complex data-quality issues through structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis, promotes sustainable improvements and reduced manual processes, and leads responsible use of AI and advanced analytics in commercial data processes. The role also connects Commercial, Insights & Analytics, Data Science, Data Engineering, and IT, translating technical concepts and recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Finance, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline.
• At least 7 years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, data management, or a related field.
• Strong hands-on SQL experience and proficiency working with relational databases and complex data sets.
• Experience with data governance, master data management, data quality, stewardship, standards, hierarchies, and/or data lifecycle management.
• At least 3 years of experience leading direct reports, projects, or cross-functional initiatives.
• Problem-solving and consulting mindset, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, independently identify solutions, and adapt to changing business priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable recommendations for non-technical business partners.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Salesforce and commercial/customer data environments.
• Experience with visualization and BI tools such as Qlik, Tableau, or Power BI; Qlik experience is beneficial but not required.
• MBA, a master’s degree in an analytical discipline, and/or experience applying AI-driven approaches such as automation, data enrichment, or anomaly detection within data and analytics workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance, quality, and integrity of commercial data, establishing standards, definitions, stewardship practices, and controls across customer, sales, pricing, and related data domains.
• Partner with commercial leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to translate business challenges into scalable data, analytics, and AI-enabled solutions that improve decision-making and business outcomes.
• Identify and resolve complex data-quality issues through structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
• Drive sustainable data-quality improvements and reduce manual processes.
• Lead the application and responsible governance of AI and advanced analytics within commercial data processes, including automation, validation, enrichment, and anomaly detection.
• Serve as a liaison across Commercial, Insights & Analytics, Data Science, Data Engineering, and IT.
• Translate technical concepts and recommendations effectively for technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning the first day.
• 401(k) plan with company match, profit sharing, and retirement savings contribution.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Education assistance.
• Wellness programs.
• Corporate discounts.
• Flexible work options.
• Professional development and a culture that supports work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior