What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President, IT Governance position at Kohler Co.?
Work Mode: Onsite
Location: Onsite – Kohler, WI
Opportunity
The Vice President of IT Governance will lead the strategy, execution, and oversight of governance functions across Kohler’s Digital organization. This role is pivotal in driving change leadership and ensuring that technology serves as a strategic enabler of business growth. The VP will establish and mature governance frameworks for data, IT processes, program and portfolio management, M&A integration, organizational change management, and enterprise architecture.
This leader will build high-performing teams, foster cross-functional alignment, and deliver measurable outcomes that strengthen Kohler’s digital foundation and accelerate transformation.
Specific Responsibilities
Data Governance & Master Data Management:
We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period. The salary range for this position is $221,550 - $366,850. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation.
Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.
About Us
It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Location: Onsite – Kohler, WI
Opportunity
The Vice President of IT Governance will lead the strategy, execution, and oversight of governance functions across Kohler’s Digital organization. This role is pivotal in driving change leadership and ensuring that technology serves as a strategic enabler of business growth. The VP will establish and mature governance frameworks for data, IT processes, program and portfolio management, M&A integration, organizational change management, and enterprise architecture.
This leader will build high-performing teams, foster cross-functional alignment, and deliver measurable outcomes that strengthen Kohler’s digital foundation and accelerate transformation.
Specific Responsibilities
Data Governance & Master Data Management:
- Establish and lead a data governance framework to ensure data quality, integrity, and usability across product, consumer, and customer domains.
- Assemble and manage a Master Data Management (MDM) team to centralize and standardize data processes.
- Deliver early wins in improving data health and accessibility for critical business functions.
- Define and enforce IT governance standards aligned with ITIL and ISO best practices.
- Implement processes for compliance, risk management, and operational efficiency across Digital.
- Develop and implement PMO standards for intake, prioritization, tracking, and reporting—moving away from static PowerPoint reporting to dynamic, data-driven dashboards.
- Drive portfolio visibility and accountability across federated project teams.
- Establish an M&A investment model and governance framework for IT integration.
- Lead IMO processes to ensure seamless technology integration during acquisitions.
- Oversee the Office of Change Management to enable adoption of new technologies and processes, including AI-related initiatives.
- Develop training strategies and leverage internal resources and external consultants to build change readiness.
- Lead the Enterprise Architecture function to ensure technology decisions align with business strategy and future-state architecture.
- Drive standards for application, data, and infrastructure architecture across the enterprise.
- Change Leadership: Ability to inspire and lead through transformation, fostering a culture of adaptability and innovation.
- Strategic Thinking: Skilled at aligning governance frameworks with business objectives and long-term growth strategies.
- Collaboration & Influence: Builds strong relationships across business units and functions to drive alignment and shared outcomes.
- Execution Excellence: Delivers measurable results through disciplined governance, prioritization, and accountability.
- Talent Development: Creates high-performing teams and invests in leadership capability across the organization.
- Proven experience in IT governance, data strategy, PMO leadership, and enterprise architecture at a senior level.
- Demonstrated success in building governance frameworks and leading organizational change in complex, global environments.
- Strong background in data management, analytics, and digital transformation.
- Familiarity with ITIL and ISO frameworks (preferred).
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, PMP, TOGAF) preferred.
We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period. The salary range for this position is $221,550 - $366,850. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation.
Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.
About Us
It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Salary : $221,550 - $366,850