Data Governance Lead

Woodward, Inc.•Fort Collins, CO

About The Position

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members, fostering integrity, respect, accountability, humility, and drive, while maintaining high professional and ethical standards. The company aims to attract top talent and provide a rewarding workplace, fulfilling its purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions for a clean future. Woodward supports member wellbeing with an extensive Total Reward package. The Data Governance Lead is responsible for supporting the execution of the enterprise data governance framework, ensuring high standards of data quality, consistency, and compliance across all data domains. This role reports directly to the Director of Data Governance and collaborates with Master Data Management, BI teams, and business stakeholders. Woodward is a global leader in energy conversion and control solutions for aerospace and industrial equipment, enabling a cleaner, decarbonized world through innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion, and motion control systems. The company cultivates a culture that values every member's contributions, comprising a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers dedicated to reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources, and increasing efficiency. Woodward seeks dedicated individuals who desire to learn and grow in a supportive environment that promotes collaboration, innovation, and inclusion.

Requirements

Strong understanding of data governance principles, frameworks, and operating models
Experience with data quality management and issue remediation processes
Ability to collaborate across business, IT, and analytics teams
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving ability
Familiarity with enterprise data domains (finance, supply chain, customer data)
Bachelor’s degree in Data Management, Information Systems, Business, Finance, or related field
5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or master data environments
Experience working in cross-functional enterprise data programs
Prior involvement in data quality, metadata, or master data initiatives

Nice To Haves

Experience working in ERP environments (preferred SAP S/4HANA exposure is a plus)
Experience in large ERP environments (e.g., SAP, Oracle) beneficial; SAP S/4HANA experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Implement and operationalize enterprise data governance policies, standards, and procedures
Partner with Data Owners, MDM, and business teams to ensure consistent data definitions and usage across domains
Monitor and improve data quality, identifying issues and driving resolution across systems and sites
Support governance of master data domains including Business Partner, Material, and Finance data
Oversee data issue management, escalation processes, and remediation tracking
Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards
Support data governance forums, including preparation of metrics, KPIs, and status reporting
Promote data stewardship practices and drive adoption of governance standards across the organization
Own and maintain the Business Glossary, ensuring alignment of terms, definitions, and metadata across teams and systems.
Lead data governance councils for data domains, driving collaboration, decision-making, and accountability for data-related initiatives

Benefits

All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
401(k) match (4.5%)
Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.
Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
Paid parental leave.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
Member referral bonus
Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts
Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave