Director, Data Governance and Enablement

Rentokil Pest Control•Phoenix, TN

23h

About The Position

The Director, Data Governance and Enablement is responsible for architecting the frameworks, policies, and standards that ensure enterprise data is high-quality, secure, and compliant. This role bridges the gap between technical data teams and business units by driving Data Literacy initiatives—designing programs that empower employees to find, understand, and analyze data to foster a data-driven culture. You will be accountable for directing data standards, governance, and master data management to drive business value and operational efficiencies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Information Management, IT, Statistics or related field OR equivalent years of experience. Equivalent years of experience are defined as one year of applicable professional experience for each year of college requested.
Minimum 10+ years of experience in data management required.
At least 5 years in MDM or Data Architecture.
Experience performing root cause analysis on data and processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
Deep understanding of metadata, master data management, data architecture, and data modeling; experience with data quality applications and tools.
Experience with Master Data Management implementation styles (Consolidated, Coexistence, Centralized) and Hierarchy Management.
Proven experience leading cross-functional internal or external (e.g., vendor) teams using IT project lifecycle methodologies.
Familiarity with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica), visualization platforms (Tableau, Power BI), and basic SQL or Python.
Conceptual, Logical, and Physical data modeling and API-led connectivity.
Exceptional storytelling skills with the ability to explain complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to lead through influence and manage change without direct authority.
Strong program delivery skills with the ability to manage multiple demanding projects within tight deadlines.
Experience in corporate training or designing educational resources.

Nice To Haves

CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) or DGSP (Data Governance Services Professional) preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and enhance a comprehensive data governance framework, including data policies, standards, and processes.
Define the technical roadmap for our master data hubs, including real-time vs. batch integration and the orchestration of data across our ERP, CRM, and Google Cloud Platform environments.
Implements the rules into systems (API validation, schema constraints, lineage).
Establish and lead a Data Stewardship program, collaborating with department heads to identify, train, and support data stewards. Enforces the rules and maintains the "Golden Record."
Audit how data is captured and recommend improvements to business processes.
Define data quality metrics and oversee the monitoring and remediation of issues; plan and direct data cleanup and standardization efforts.
Maintain the enterprise data catalog and business glossary to ensure a "single source of truth" for definitions and metadata.
Collaborate with Legal and IT to ensure data privacy (GDPR, CCPA, etc.) and security standards are met.
Assess organizational data literacy, identifying skill gaps and delivering tailored training programs, workshops, and resources.
Partner with corporate functional teams and Field Business Units to implement processes, challenge the status quo, and identify opportunities for data enrichment.
Collaborate with IT on technology improvements that enforce data governance and lead the day-to-day team in defining product specifications and requirements.
Maintain quality through a shared KPI structure and three specific governing bodies: Data Quality Council (Chaired by this Director) to set enterprise standards, MDM Steering Committee (Joint ownership) to drive cross-functional alignment, and Architecture Review Board (Chaired by Data Architecture) to ensure technical compliance.
Manage the lifecycle of large-scale data projects, including defining goals, tracking milestones, and managing budget status.
Create "Data Communities of Practice" and develop communication strategies to celebrate data wins and promote evidence-based decision-making.

Benefits

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!
Professional and Personal Growth
Multiple avenues to grow your career
Training and development programs available
Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
Health and Wellness
Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1
Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
Savings and Retirement
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
Work-Life Balance
Vacation days & sick days
Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility