Data Governance Lead

Requisition Number: 69303

 

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The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies.  Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning's businesses through IT enabled processes.  IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide.

We are seeking a seasoned enterprise level Data Governance Leader to define and execute our enterprise-wide data governance strategy, ensuring data is accurate, secure, and responsibly used to support our transformation and data-driven goals.

 

This position requires an experienced leader who can bridge strategy and execution—embedding data management into business processes and driving measurable improvements in data quality and accessibility. You’ll lead a federated governance operating model in close collaboration with divisional and functional governance leaders to foster alignment and accountability across the organization.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, execute and maintain enterprise data governance vision, strategy, roadmap, policies, and standards in alignment with corporate priorities.

• Ensure alignment with internal audit, privacy, compliance, and risk management to support regulatory obligations (e.g., SOX, GDPR).

• Lead the enterprise data management operating model and facilitate cross-functional governance councils. Serve as the enterprise governance point of contact for divisional and functional data governance leaders.
• Champion data literacy, data ownership and stewardship through training and communication programs across all business units and functions.

• Act as a visible leader in creating a data-driven culture and promoting accountability at all levels while driving change.

• Regularly report on data governance metrics and establish KPIs to measure effectiveness.

 

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information management, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related areas.
• Demonstrated success implementing data governance programs at scale within complex or regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of data quality management, metadata management, and stewardship models, data management practices and technologies (e.g., data warehousing, data lakes, ETL processes).
• Proficiency in data management tools (e.g., Alation, Informatica, SAP MDG) and technologies (e.g., data warehousing, ETL processes).

 

Desired Skills:

• Strong leadership, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to drive change in complex, matrixed environments.
• Analytical and problem-solving expertise with experience in data governance projects.

• Strong communication skills to articulate data governance concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

 

Join us to champion a data-driven culture and transform the way we manage enterprise data for innovation and operational excellence.