Director, Data Governance
NewWhat You'll Do:
- Support the design and implementation of Nutrien’s global data governance framework across core data domains (e.g., product, customer, supplier, location, and asset)
- Define enterprise standards for master/reference data domains and critical data elements
- Drive the implementation of governance ownership and accountability across all data domains and lines of business, partnering with domain leaders to clarify roles, responsibilities, and adoption of governance practices
- Balance enterprise consistency with business needs, regulatory requirements, and regional/functional nuances
- Facilitate and support enterprise and business unit data governance forums (e.g., councils and working groups) ensuring alignment, issue escalation, and effective decision making
- Drive continuous improvement of governance practices as the data and AI landscape evolves
- Partner with IT and to define the enterprise data quality strategy, including standards, issue management, root-cause analysis, observability and remediation
- Operationalize data governance policies and standards to ensure alignment with global and regional regulatory requirements (e.g., data privacy, residency, and confidentiality), working closely with Legal, Risk, and IT partners
- Lead a team delivering master data maintenance for multiple data domains at Nutrien
- Partner with Legal, Risk, and Compliance to support audits, client due diligence, and regulatory inquiries related to data and analytics
- Lead data governance initiatives and change adoption efforts, influencing stakeholders and enabling consistent governance practices across domains and functions
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 15+ years of experience in data governance, data management, master data, or related enterprise data roles
- 5+ years of experience in a managerial role with demonstrated executive-level influence and stakeholder management, including leading governance councils and driving adoption across a matrixed organization
- Proven experience building and launching a data governance program from the ground up
- Experience operating in a global, matrixed organization with regional regulatory complexity
- Deep knowledge of data governance concepts, frameworks, and best practices (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK)
- Practical experience with ERP systems (specifically SAP), data hierarchies, and how master data is created and managed within large enterprises
- Experience collaborating across multiple business areas and centralized functions within a large enterprise
- Proven people leadership experience, with the ability to build, mentor, and scale a high-performing team and stewardship community
What You'll Get:
- Purpose-Driven Work – Make an impact as part of a global team feeding the future and support farmers locally and around the world
- Excellent Benefits – Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, plus a retirement program with generous employer matching for your future
- Grow Your Career – Tuition assistance for future education and ongoing learning and training opportunities for career advancement pathways across the organization
- Support When it Matters – Employee Assistance Programs, inclusive leaves, and paid time for holidays, volunteering, vacation, and wellness
- Thrive in a Strong Culture – Guided by our core values we put safety first, act with integrity, are stronger together, and deliver with excellence in a collaborative, high-performing environment