Data Governance Lead

Barnes Group

  • East Hartford, CT
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 10 days ago
Description :Core Responsibilities:Data Governance Program Leadership:
  • Develop and implement the enterprise data governance framework, policies, standards, and procedures tailored to manufacturing business needs.
  • Define and manage data ownership, stewardship, and accountability roles across the organization.
  • Partner with IT, operations, quality, engineering, and commercial teams to ensure governance practices are embedded in business processes.
Data Quality & Integrity:
  • Establish and monitor data quality KPIs for critical manufacturing data domains (e.g., BOM, part master, supplier, inventory, quality records).
  • Implement data profiling, cleansing, and validation processes to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Drive root cause analysis and corrective action plans for recurring data issues.
Regulatory Compliance & Security:
  • Ensure compliance with relevant manufacturing and data regulations (e.g., ITAR, ISO 9001, AS9100, GDPR, CCPA).
  • Collaborate with security teams to align governance with cybersecurity, access control, and privacy standards.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:
  • Serve as the primary liaison for data governance across business units, translating complex data concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Facilitate governance councils, data stewardship meetings, and cross-functional workshops to align on priorities.
Change Management & Enablement:
  • Lead change management initiatives to foster a culture of data accountability and literacy.
  • Provide training and support to promote adherence to data governance standards and tools
Core Responsibilities:
  • Strong understanding of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK).
  • Experience with master data management (MDM) platforms and data catalog tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation).
  • Experience with SAP MDG/MDM
  • Familiarity with ERP and MES systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Siemens Teamcenter).
  • Knowledge of data quality tools and best practices.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills; able to manage multiple governance initiatives simultaneously.
  • Problem-solving mindset with the ability to bridge business needs and technical capabilities.
Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in information management, Data Science, Engineering, or related field; master’s preferred.
  • 7+ years of experience in data management, governance, or related roles, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing or related environment.
  • Proven track record in designing and operationalizing enterprise data governance programs.
This job position may include access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws. If an applicant does not meet the definition of a “U.S. Person” (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status), the Company may be required to obtain an export control license. If the position for which you applied involves access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws, then any offer is also contingent on verification of appropriate documentation for the Company to assess whether an export license will be required to employ you in that role, and if it is determined that an export license is required, the offer is also contingent on the Company’s determination, in its sole discretion, whether a license application and ongoing administration is prudent under the project’s contract parameters and whether an export license can be successfully obtained before you can start in that role. Export license applications may take several weeks to be processed.

Barnes Group