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Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.
If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!

In today’s multifaceted technology environment, it is an exciting time to be a part of the information technology team at Colgate! Our highly technical and innovative team is dedicated to driving growth for Colgate Palmolive in this ever-changing landscape.

What role will you play as a member of the Colgate’s Team for this position?

We are seeking a passionate data enthusiast as our new Data Governance Platform Product Manager to drive the technology needed to treat data as a strategic enterprise asset and our overall data transformation. You will use your extensive business acumen, data management expertise and product mindset to increase our data maturity and be a change agent for Colgate.

The ideal candidate will have experience collaborating across business, functional, and technical teams and be able to translate business requirements into solution design.

What you will do

• Lead the strategy and operational model for Colgate's data management tools, ensuring widespread adoption of the enterprise data management strategy through a product-centric approach
• Own the data governance product roadmap, prioritizing features and enhancements based on business impact, customer feedback, and market trends, while serving as key leader to demystify data governance for business users
• Cultivate a user community to collaborate on product requirements with cross-functional teams, and continuously evaluate tool performance to drive data-driven enhancements
• Provide strategic leadership to cross-functional teams, ensuring thorough documentation of processes and knowledge sharing, while maintaining clear communication on product timelines and dependencies
• Partner with product managers and customers to translate requirements into technical solutions that adhere to best practices, and work closely with engineering to balance feature implementation speed with quality
• Stay abreast of technological advancements, incorporating relevant innovations into the business, and negotiate favorable terms with vendors for new technology solutions

What you will need (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business administration or related field
• 8-10 years of experience in large implementations of data catalog, data quality and data privacy execution, with extensive knowledge of data management and data governance principles, implementations and latest industry trends
• Experience with Atlan, BigID, Collibra, Informatica, Talend, SAP, or a similar solution
• Ability to document detailed product concepts in the context of user needs, business impacts, and technical requirements
• Proven record of managing multiple business stakeholders, including effectively engaging and aligning with enterprise senior leadership to drive data governance initiatives and strategies in line with the overall organizational goals
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to empower and guide cross-functional teams effectively
• Outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, coupled with a keen eye for detail and a dedication to delivering high-quality products
• Demonstrated experience in product development, market analysis, and product lifecycle management within the technology sector

What you will need (Preferred)

• Master’s degree in information management or Library and Information Science

• CDMP certification

• Certifications in data governance tools

• Agile/ Safe Product Ownership experience

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $120,000.00 - $180,000.00 USD
Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office/market location. In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and/or Stock Options.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefits plans then in effect, all salaried employees are also eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Insurance: Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans.
• Retirement Plans: Employees are eligible to enroll in Colgate's 401(k) plan, which provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
• Vacation/PTO: Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation/PTO leave annually
• Paid Holidays: Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid/floating holidays annually
• Paid Sick Leave: Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year
• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may take up to eight weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of unpaid leave (varies for employees with fewer than 12 months of service and is subject to hours worked requirements)

Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.
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