Director, Data Governance
- Location
- Florenceville-Bristol
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Compensation
- CA$146k – CA$195k
About this role
Position Title: Director, Data Governance
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Grade: Grade 07
Requisition ID: 44573
- Define and execute McCain’s enterprise data governance strategy, roadmap, operating model, policies, standards, controls, and stewardship practices in partnership with business transformation leadership.
- Lead enterprise master data management capabilities across customer, product, material, supplier, vendor, finance, location, and supply chain data domains.
- Establish governance councils, stewardship forums, ownership models, decision rights, accountability structures, KPIs, scorecards, and executive reporting.
- Direct enterprise-wide data quality capabilities, including business rules, data profiling, monitoring, root-cause analysis, remediation programs, preventative controls, dashboards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Establish metadata management and data intelligence capabilities, including business glossaries, critical data elements, technical and business metadata, data catalogs, data lineage, classification standards, and data discovery.
- Lead enterprise data lifecycle and information governance practices, including retention, archiving, historical data management, disposition, regulatory compliance, and lifecycle controls.
- Provide governance leadership across SAP S/4HANA, SAP MDG, SimpleMDG, Blue Yonder, CRM platforms, the Enterprise Data Platform, analytics and AI platforms, integration platforms, and other enterprise applications.
- Partner across Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales, Customer Operations, Business Transformation, and Technology to align data priorities with transformation and operational objectives.
- Recruit, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global Data Platform Governance organization while fostering accountability, transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Influence senior leaders, manage priorities across multiple transformation initiatives, support regulatory and audit requirements, and drive measurable improvements in data quality and business performance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
- 12 or more years of progressive experience in data management, data governance, master data management, or enterprise information management.
- At least five years of experience leading enterprise governance or master data management organizations.
- Strong expertise in SAP master data structures, processes, and governance.
- Hands-on experience implementing or operating SAP MDG and/or SimpleMDG.
- Demonstrated experience leading enterprise data quality initiatives and building governance operating models and stewardship programs.
- Strong understanding of ERP transformation programs and experience managing enterprise-scale, cross-functional initiatives.
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA and enterprise technologies such as Blue Yonder, CRM platforms, enterprise data platforms, data quality solutions, metadata management tools, data catalogs, and data lineage capabilities.
- Understanding of supply chain, customer, commercial, finance, product, supplier, and operational data domains.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, build alignment across business and technology teams, and translate governance concepts into measurable operational results.
- A pragmatic, hands-on approach to problem-solving, execution, organizational change, and continuous improvement.
Compensation Package: $146,200.00 - $195,000.00 . CAD annually + Bonus eligibility + Long-term incentive eligibility
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work - and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know, and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here.
Job Family: Information Technology
Location(s): CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol || CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)
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