Master Data Governance Lead

Company Description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

• Health & Wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
• Paid parental leave
• 401K eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and Paid holidays

Job Description

Avery Dennison Solutions Group is seeking a Master Data Governance Lead to drive the design, implementation, and enforcement of data governance policies. This role ensures the quality, consistency, and integrity of master data across the organization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining the data roadmap, supporting data stewards, and leading the data council to uphold best practices. As a dedicated data leader, this position holds end-to-end accountability for all data quality-related issues within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Data Governance Leadership:

   • Define, develop, and enforce master data governance policies and standards.

   • Establish frameworks and procedures for managing data governance across the business units.

   • Host and manage the Data Governance Council to align stakeholders on data-related decisions.

2. Data Quality Management:

   • Take ownership of all data quality issues, ensuring continuous monitoring, improvement, and issue resolution.

   • Collaborate with data owners, data stewards, and IT teams to implement solutions to data inconsistencies.

   • Track and report data quality KPIs and metrics to senior leadership.

3. Support and Enable Data Stewards:

   • Guide and mentor data stewards across different business functions to ensure proper data handling and management practices.

   • Provide ongoing training and support to ensure compliance with governance standards.

4. Data Strategy and Roadmap:

   • Develop and maintain a data roadmap that aligns with business needs and evolving industry trends.

   • Partner with business and IT teams to ensure data governance initiatives are embedded within key projects and processes.

5. Cross-functional Collaboration:

   • Collaborate with product management, supply chain, finance, IT, and other departments to ensure consistent data management practices.

   • Ensure data governance aligns with broader business strategies, especially in product lifecycle management and ERP implementations.

6. Compliance and Risk Management:

   • Ensure compliance with regulatory data requirements and internal policies.

   • Identify and mitigate risks associated with data inconsistencies or non-compliance.

7. Stakeholder Engagement:

   • Communicate data governance policies, strategies, and results effectively to all stakeholders.

   • Lead change management efforts related to data governance initiatives.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Business, Computer Science, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.

• 5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related field.

• Expertise in master data management (MDM) tools and ERP systems (Oracle EBS, Oracle Fusion).

• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, policies, and processes.

• Proven leadership skills, including experience managing data councils or cross-functional teams.

• Ability to define and analyze data quality metrics and drive continuous improvement.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management sk