Data Governance Manager

Who is Oatey?

Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network to supply thousands of products for professional builders, contractors, engineers and do-it-yourself consumers around the world.

The Oatey family of companies is consist of brands that are synonymous with quality, integrity, and trust in the plumbing industry. We are Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, GF Thompson, Harvey, Masters, Contact, and Belanger.

What we're looking for...

The Data Governance Manager is passionate about data and its quality and integrity, understands the importance of collaboration, process governance and enjoys diving deep into business processes. This role is instrumental in ensuring Oatey has data that is reliable, consistent, and accurate. The Data Governance Manager will partner with teams across functional areas to identify and help mitigate risks to data quality and accuracy. In addition, this role will be instrumental in developing and managing applicable rules and policies to ensure the availability, usability, consistency, integrity, and security of critical data for the Company.

Expectations & Accountabilities...

• Leading the Data governance initiative and being a key change agent, supplementing Data strategy by collaborating with executives, technology, data, and functional teams
• Leading the development of a data cleanse strategy that includes ensuring accurate, reliable, and harmonized data.  This will include working collaboratively with the data migration team to plan and schedule data trial loads, and data cutover plans during the ERP implementation. 
• Communication and collaboration across functional work areas to ensure data completeness and accuracy for all Oatey stakeholders.
• Providing advisory services to the business to understand their data management issues and advising on appropriate data management strategies.
• Proactively champion the value of information (data) as a strategic business asset and providing and promoting ideas that can be placed into action.
• Assist in the definition of Data Management Standards, such as Data Governance strategy, Data Quality, Control, and Security standards and workflows.
• Create and manage data governance workflows in accordance with governance framework.
• Develop and manage data quality scorecards/dashboards to monitor data quality and accuracy.
• Lead, coach and develop team members to ensure goals and objectives are met, supporting the individual growth of each associate.
• Up to 15% travel may be required.

What you'll need to be successful...

• Intermediate experience designing and implementing data management frameworks
• Detailed oriented
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work with cross functional teams
• Ability to develop and maintain strong business relationships
• Excellent communication skills (verbally and written)
• Ability to speak up to address difficult issues and/or concerns
• Excellent presentation skills (MS PPT) and ability to present to senior level teams
• Having a leadership attitude to help spread the data quality mindset across the business.

Qualifications that will set you apart...

• Process experience in functional areas of the Manufacturing/Distribution industry
• Experience with ERP implementations, specifically SAP/S4 Hana
• Change Control Management/JIRA experience
• Experience with the data management standards such as ISO 8000

Education and Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and/or 3-5 years’ experience is preferred

Why Oatey?

• At Oatey, our purpose has always been to deliver quality, build trust and improve lives through the products that we make.  
• Oatey fosters an environment that embraces diversity - acknowledging, valuing, and utilizing the unique experiences and perspectives of our associates. 
• We value Collaboration, Integrity, Respect, Courage, Leadership, and Excellence above all else.  
• Our vision is to remain and continue to grow as a market leader, to enrich the lives of our Associates, to challenge the status quo, and to foster an inclusive environment in every regard.  
• Our purpose, mission, and vision are not possible without the right people, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, engaging, and rewarding environment for our Associates.  
• Oatey has a total rewards philosophy which encompasses compensation, benefits, work-life effectiveness, recognition, performance management, tuition reimbursement, mental health wellness, and talent development.
• Come join the Oatey team, where we’re big enough to matter and small enough that YOU matter!  

Oatey Total Rewards

• Competitive pay based on experience and merit  
• Annual Cash Profit Sharing (discretionary) 
• Health Insurance for our associates’ averages $100 or less a month (single coverage)  
• Generous benefits including up to $3,000 company contribution to Health Savings Account 
• 401(k) with a 5% company match 
• Tuition reimbursement in an environment that encourages advancement  
• Associate well-being benefits including CALM App and mental health therapy options
• Recognized for our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

At Oatey we are committed to help our Associates grow their career. Apply today and grow with Oatey!