What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Governance Manager position at AFL?
AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $2B in revenue, and employ approximately 10,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.
What We Offer:
- A hybrid in office schedule for qualifying employees
- Flexible time off policy
- 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
- Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
- Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
- Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!
Job Summary
An AFL Data Governance Manager plays a critical role in advancing data excellence within a defined business domain by ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of enterprise master data. This role leads and manages a small team of data custodians focused on product and manufacturing data domains, including product attributes & hierarchies, bills of material (BOM), planning parameters, and key transaction dates/status.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a small team of data custodians focused on product and manufacturing data domains, including product attributes & hierarchies, bills of material (BOM), planning parameters, and key transaction dates/status.
- Develop and enforce quality standards, processes, and controls for IBP data domains
- Partner with Data Stewards to ensure accurate data entry and with Data Owners to maintain accountability for data cleanliness.
- Monitor data quality metrics and drive root-cause analysis for recurring data issues.
- Coordinate data cleanup efforts and ensure ongoing compliance with governance policies.
- Provide training and guidance to functional teams (data stewards and data owners) on data management best practices.
- Serve as the escalation point for data-related issues impacting operational or planning processes.
- Work with Data Owners to understand business requirements and translate them into data standards.
- Partner with IT and analytics teams to ensure data is properly integrated and used.
Key Competencies (Behavioral)
- Leadership and team management skills
- Ability to mentor and develop direct reports
- Excellent analytical and root cause problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated self-starter and proactive team player
- Strong communication and presentation abilities
- Strong influencing skills to drive cross-functional collaboration in matrixed organization
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy
- Adaptability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
- Strategic thinking and ability to see the big picture
Key Competencies (Technical)
- Experience with SQL or reporting tools (PowerBI)
- Familiarity with data governance frameworks (g.DAMA-DMBOK)
- Strong understanding of S&OP/IBP, ERP, and MDM systems.
- Experience transforming data analysis into actionable plans and developing presentations to communicate findings and results.
- Strong acumen with data analysis and visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, data management, supply chain, business, or a related field.
- MBA or Master’s degree in related field preferred.
- 7 years of experience in data analysis and master data management, preferably in a supply chain or manufacturing environment preferred or strong Internship or Co-op experience required.
- Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and align work to the business’ needs.
- Familiarity with executive reporting processes and stakeholder management.
