Director, Data Governance

What You'll Do:

• Support the design and implementation of Nutrien’s global data governance framework across core data domains (e.g., product, customer, supplier, location, and asset)

• Define enterprise standards for master/reference data domains and critical data elements

• Drive the implementation of governance ownership and accountability across all data domains and lines of business, partnering with domain leaders to clarify roles, responsibilities, and adoption of governance practices

• Balance enterprise consistency with business needs, regulatory requirements, and regional/functional nuances

• Facilitate and support enterprise and business unit data governance forums (e.g., councils and working groups) ensuring alignment, issue escalation, and effective decision making

• Drive continuous improvement of governance practices as the data and AI landscape evolves

• Partner with IT and to define the enterprise data quality strategy, including standards, issue management, root-cause analysis, observability and remediation

• Operationalize data governance policies and standards to ensure alignment with global and regional regulatory requirements (e.g., data privacy, residency, and confidentiality), working closely with Legal, Risk, and IT partners

• Lead a team delivering master data maintenance for multiple data domains at Nutrien

• Partner with Legal, Risk, and Compliance to support audits, client due diligence, and regulatory inquiries related to data and analytics

• Lead data governance initiatives and change adoption efforts, influencing stakeholders and enabling consistent governance practices across domains and functions

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

• 15+ years of experience in data governance, data management, master data, or related enterprise data roles

• 5+ years of experience in a managerial role with demonstrated executive-level influence and stakeholder management, including leading governance councils and driving adoption across a matrixed organization

• Proven experience building and launching a data governance program from the ground up

• Experience operating in a global, matrixed organization with regional regulatory complexity

• Deep knowledge of data governance concepts, frameworks, and best practices (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK)

• Practical experience with ERP systems (specifically SAP), data hierarchies, and how master data is created and managed within large enterprises

• Experience collaborating across multiple business areas and centralized functions within a large enterprise

• Proven people leadership experience, with the ability to build, mentor, and scale a high-performing team and stewardship community

What You'll Get:

• Purpose-Driven Work – Make an impact as part of a global team feeding the future and support farmers locally and around the world

• Excellent Benefits – Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, plus a retirement program with generous employer matching for your future

• Grow Your Career – Tuition assistance for future education and ongoing learning and training opportunities for career advancement pathways across the organization

• Support When it Matters – Employee Assistance Programs, inclusive leaves, and paid time for holidays, volunteering, vacation, and wellness

• Thrive in a Strong Culture – Guided by our core values we put safety first, act with integrity, are stronger together, and deliver with excellence in a collaborative, high-performing environment