Data Governance Lead
Trimble Inc.
Design and implement data governance framework, policies, and cross‑functional collaboration.
8 days ago ago
$144,584 - $195,252
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Lake Oswego, OR
Office Full-Time
Company Size
11,600 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction
Geospatial
Agriculture
Transportation and Logistics
Telecommunications
Asset Tracking
Mapping
Utilities
Sector Specialisms
Construction
Geospatial
Engineering and Construction
Field Solutions
Mobile Solutions
Advanced Devices
Transportation and Logistics
Field Service Management
Role
What you would be doing
governance tooling
data catalog
policy architecture
data quality
kpi tracking
framework design
- Recommend and support the implementation of data governance tooling (e.g., catalog, lineage, glossary, policy manager) in partnership with the Data Team.
- Champion accountability and ownership of key data elements across the organization.
- Embed governance by design into data pipelines, platforms, and data product development.
- Collaborate with business unit leaders, product managers, and engineers to operationalize governance policies across systems and workflows.
- Develop supporting policy and standards architecture (e.g., data classification, metadata management, data access and usage policies).
- Drive adoption of governance principles across federated data teams through forums, working groups, and training.
- Support change management initiatives to increase understanding, adoption, and integration of governance practices into daily operations.
- Ensure alignment of governance policies with regulatory and contractual requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, internal risk policies).
- Establish enterprise-wide data quality standards, metrics, and processes for issue detection and remediation.
- Develop control frameworks to assess compliance and maturity across data domains.
- Lead the Data Governance Council and Data Steward Forums to sustain engagement and drive accountability.
- Lead the creation, approval, and adoption of data policies in close collaboration with Legal, Privacy, Security, GRC, and the Data Team.
- Empower domain-aligned data stewards and owners by providing guidance, training, and governance tools.
- Define and track KPIs to assess framework rollout progress, data quality trends, and policy adoption.
- Design, implement, and lead the rollout of a pragmatic, scalable, and adaptable enterprise Data Governance Framework.
What you bring
collibra
gdpr
cdmp
data governance
leadership
5-8 years
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Management Information Systems (MIS), Software Development, or a related technical field.
- Clearly articulate the business value and regulatory importance of data governance to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proven ability to communicate complex governance concepts to varied audiences and influence adoption.
- Familiarity with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica) and modern data platforms.
- Strong cross-functional leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to drive alignment across Legal, Privacy, Security, GRC, and Data teams.
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and AI governance standards.
- 5 to 8 years of experience in data governance or enterprise data management roles.
- DCAM, CDMP, or equivalent data governance certification is a plus.
- Experience leading data governance initiatives in a federated or hub-and-spoke data organization.
- Deep expertise in designing and implementing data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1978
Company Established
Trimble's origins as a provider of high-precision positioning solutions for the GPS market.
- Offers integrated solutions across construction, agriculture, and transportation.
- Cutting-edge technology streamlines workflows and improves efficiency.
- Provides both hardware and software solutions, focusing on automation, geospatial data, and real-time analytics.
- Notable projects include smart city infrastructure, autonomous vehicles, and precision farming systems.
- Played a key role in developing GPS technology and transforming resource management.
- Solutions help achieve higher productivity, safety, and sustainability.
- Create a welcoming environment where everyone can be themselves and grow together.
- Encourage intentional growth and humility.
- Foster innovation through curiosity and problem-solving.
1.5°C Alignment
Science-Based Targets
Approved SBTi in 2022 to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, in line with the Paris Agreement.
50% Reduction
Scope 1 & 2 Emissions
Target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from a 2019 baseline by 2030.
50% Reduction
Scope 3 Emissions
Aim to cut absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from 2019 levels by 2030, covering fuel, energy, and transportation activities.
100% Renewables
Electricity Source
Commitment to sourcing 100% of electricity from renewable sources annually by 2025.
- Operate LEED-gold & silver-certified buildings (Westminster, Colorado) and BREEAM-certified offices (Espoo, Finland) featuring solar panels, rainwater harvesting, EV charging, and heat-pump systems.
30%
Female Representation
Percentage of employees globally who are female.
35%
Diverse Hiring
Percentage of new hires in the US in 2022 that were BIPOC.
327
Internship Diversity
Number of interns hired globally in 2023, with over half being women or people of color.
$880K
DEI Philanthropy
Invested in diversity, equity, and inclusion-related initiatives since 2021, toward a $1 million goal by 2025.
- Female representation increased by 2.5 percentage points since 2019.
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