Senior Manager, Data Governance

Sysco

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Data Governance (DG) Manager will be a strong leader who can drive and implement DG capabilities and processes across Sysco’s DG Organization with the goal of assuring highly available, high-quality data in the Sysco landscape. The DG Manager's role is to drive the creation and enforcement of data standards, policy directives, and processes across all data domains. The primary measures of success for the DG Manager are as follows: Ensure that the DG Organization meets deadlines for support of One Sysco Data initiatives; identify and resolve or escalates issues or roadblocks to the DG Leader. Leverage knowledge of data systems and business usage of data to develop, refine, and implement achievable data governance goals. Facilitate strong engagement of data stewards and data curators to ensure Sysco’s Data governance organization delivers measurable business value.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems Management or related field (an equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience may be considered).
Minimum of 5 years of proven and progressive data governance/data management experience
Expert knowledge of Data Governance, Data Quality, and Master Data Management concepts
Understanding of Customer, Item (material) and Supplier (vendor) data domains highly preferred
Knowledge of and experience of using a Data Governance tool highly preferred
In-depth knowledge of project lifecycle management methodologies and best practices
Active or recent lead in a Data Governance project
Experience establishing data quality control and implementing data standards, data stewardship, metadata management, data lifecycle management, or data architecture management
Minimum 3 years food service or related industry experience preferred
Project management experience in both large and small-scale projects is an advantage
Experience working in and knowledge of wholesale distribution is preferred
Prior SQL development experience is preferred both building and troubleshooting SQL would be advantageous
Strong experience in assigned functional area processes and procedures
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
SQL development experience is preferred both building and troubleshooting SQL would be ideal
Knowledge of and experience of using a Data Governance tools (e.g. Informatica Axon, Collibra, etc.) highly preferred
Superior written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
Superior organizational and prioritization skills
Strong negotiation, communication and influencing skills
Understanding of data quality reporting methodologies and capabilities
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is preferred
Knowledge of and experience of using a Data Governance tools (e.g. Informatica Axon, Collibra, etc.) highly preferred
Knowledge in identifying, measuring and implementing success metrics in Data Management
Advanced Microsoft Office user (WORD, PowerPoint; Excel; Visio; MS Project)
Builds and maintains effective working relationships with all levels of management and staff
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced dynamic environment while managing associated stress
Comprehensive knowledge / understanding of support processes and methodologies. (e.g., incident management, change control management, service validation and testing, etc.)
Experience with and competence in using, integrated ERP software
Ability to articulate ideas to technical and non-technical staff and end-users
Superior problem solving abilities
Flexible; readily accepts new changes and is viewed as a change champion; open to new ideas
Maintains positive attitude and helps to promote in others
Proven ability to identify, focus on, and own high priority issues and tasks
History of meeting deadlines and delivering high quality results
Adept at working in both group settings and independently
Self-motivated and ability to apply good judgment and decision- making skills
Superior professionalism, leadership and interpersonal skills
Ability to motivate and direct less senior staff members

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in information technology or business administration field focused on information management or digital communications preferred.
Understanding of Customer, Item (material) and Supplier (vendor) data domains highly preferred
Knowledge of and experience of using a Data Governance tool highly preferred
Minimum 3 years food service or related industry experience preferred
Project management experience in both large and small-scale projects is an advantage
Experience working in and knowledge of wholesale distribution is preferred
Prior SQL development experience is preferred both building and troubleshooting SQL would be advantageous
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is preferred
Knowledge of and experience of using a Data Governance tools (e.g. Informatica Axon, Collibra, etc.) highly preferred

Responsibilities

Support the DG Leader by providing expert insight in data strategy planning, value realization mapping, roadmap development, and risk reporting and monitoring
Provide leadership for the following DG groups: Monitor DG Working Groups affiliated with OSD projects:
Drive DG Working Groups outside of projects
Develop the DG Council meeting agenda and materials
Review, monitor and enforce data standards, data quality standards, and data governance policies in support of One Sysco Data and other future projects
Lead overall DG operations by managing analyst staffing, intake, risks/issues, communications, and data steward engagement
Monitors the program to identify significant/systemic trends requiring attention/remediation that could be in the following areas: data stewardship, data quality, governance, master data management, business metadata management, reference data management
Drive delivery and implementation of data quality initiatives to ensure organizational goals are met and value is realized in the business