Senior Transportation Manager Data Compliance (Springdale, AR Terminal Office)

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Springdale, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This leadership role is responsible for directing a department of data engineers and analysts focused on the enterprise-wide virtualization and governance of rolling stock assets. The team ensures the integrity, accessibility, and consistency of data across the entire asset lifecycle—from part inventory and parent asset association to warranty claims and end-of-life disposal. This position is foundational to multiple asset-lifecycle management programs and plays a critical role in supporting the Cetaris maintenance system and its integration with SAP modules.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Data Management, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
7+ years of experience in asset data governance, preferably in transportation or fleet management.
Proven experience with enterprise maintenance systems (Cetaris preferred) and SAP integration.
Strong leadership and project management skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or relevant certifications in Data Governance or Asset Management.
Experience with ERP transitions and legacy data integration.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Governance Define roles, responsibilities, and processes for rolling stock asset data governance.
Lead the development and enforcement of data standards, policies, and lifecycle management practices.
Promote data ownership and governance as a strategic business asset at the senior management level.
System Oversight & Integration Serve as the Product Owner of the Cetaris maintenance system.
Oversee system stability, change management, and technical support for Cetaris.
Ensure seamless integration with SAP modules: PM, MM, PS, AM, and FI-CO.
Collaborate with SAP PM module owners to ensure compliance and synchronization of systems.
Data Quality & Lifecycle Management Monitor and ensure data accuracy, completeness, and timeliness across all rolling stock assets.
Lead scheduled audits post-implementation to validate data integrity.
Develop and implement data quality metrics and continuous improvement strategies.
Manage master data creation, cleansing, enrichment, and standardization.
Manage maintenance processes around warranty, parts, standard repair times, and VRMS coding.
Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with engineering, accounting, IT, and business units to align data processes.
Support downstream data consumers across all functional areas.
Coordinate with finance teams to update governance policies and communicate changes.
Implementation & Support Assist rollout teams and locations with asset master record inquiries.
Conduct end-to-end testing and validation of master data before production deployment.
Support training and documentation efforts for data management tools and processes.