Senior Manager, EDT Enterprise Governance (Remote)

Stryker • Kalamazoo, MI

13d • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Manager, EDT Enterprise Governance leads the U.S. execution of the Enterprise Data Governance operating model. The role translates enterprise data policy, decision rights, ownership and stewardship, data quality governance, and governance rhythms into consistent practices across U.S. businesses and functions. It is accountable for adoption, compliance, and execution of enterprise standards; strengthening the U.S. Data Steward and Business Data Partner network; and escalating risks, exceptions, and decisions through appropriate enterprise governance forums. Candidates in Eastern or Central time zones are preferred to accommodate business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years in data governance, data management, or a business-facing data role.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating cross-functional working groups and driving adoption without direct authority.
• Working knowledge of data ownership, stewardship, classification, and data quality practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with senior business stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Commercial, finance, or supply chain experience in a global manufacturer or medical device company.
• Familiarity with Informatica CDGC or a comparable catalog and glossary platform.
• Change management certification.

Responsibilities

• Onboard assigned domains by confirming Domain Owners and Data Owners, establishing steward coverage, and closing ownership gaps.
• Facilitate bi-weekly Domain Working Groups to co-design critical data elements (CDEs), definitions, quality rules, and golden-record rules for Owner approval.
• Translate enterprise policy and the four-tier classification standard into domain-level application, and prepare decisions and exception requests for the Data Governance Board.
• Drive adoption through training, communications, a community of practice, and quarterly value-based business reviews rather than status reviews.
• Route requests and issues using the shared classification rubric so every item reaches an accountable owner.
• Support day-one data governance for U.S. acquisitions.

What This Job Offers

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