Trimble Inc.
Overview
Data Governance Lead — As the Data Governance Lead, you will play a pivotal role in developing and rolling out an enterprise-wide Data Governance Framework, while tightly partnering with Legal, Privacy, Security, and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) teams. You will also work closely with the Data Team to define, approve, and implement governance policies and standards. Your focus will be on embedding governance practices into data lifecycle management, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of data accountability. Responsibilities
Enterprise Data Governance Framework & Rollout — Design, implement, and lead the rollout of a pragmatic, scalable, and adaptable enterprise Data Governance Framework.
Policy Definition & Enforcement — Lead the creation, approval, and adoption of data policies in close collaboration with Legal, Privacy, Security, GRC, and the Data Team. Ensure alignment of governance policies with regulatory and contractual requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, internal risk policies). Develop control frameworks to assess compliance and maturity across data domains.
Data Quality & Stewardship — Establish enterprise-wide data quality standards, metrics, and processes for issue detection and remediation. Empower domain-aligned data stewards and owners by providing guidance, training, and governance tools. Champion accountability and ownership of key data elements across the organization.
Cross-Functional Collaboration — Collaborate with business unit leaders, product managers, and engineers to operationalize governance policies across systems and workflows. Drive adoption of governance principles across federated data teams through forums, working groups, and training.
Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management — Clearly articulate the business value and regulatory importance of data governance to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Support change management initiatives to increase understanding, adoption, and integration of governance practices into daily operations. Lead the Data Governance Council and Data Steward Forums to sustain engagement and drive accountability.
Tooling & Metrics — Recommend and support the implementation of data governance tooling (e.g., catalog, lineage, glossary, policy manager) in partnership with the Data Team. Define and track KPIs to assess framework rollout progress, data quality trends, and policy adoption.
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, MIS, Software Development, or a related technical field.
5 to 8 years of experience in data governance or enterprise data management roles.
Deep expertise in designing and implementing data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
Strong cross-functional leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to drive alignment across Legal, Privacy, Security, GRC, and Data teams.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading data governance initiatives in a federated or hub-and-spoke data organization.
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and AI governance standards.
DCAM, CDMP, or equivalent data governance certification is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation: Salary range $144,584.00 - $195,252.00. Pay rate type: Salary. Bonus eligibility: Yes. Commission eligibility: No.
Hiring Range: $144,584.00-$195,252.00
Benefits: Trimble offers comprehensive core benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Time off plans, retirement plans, and other programs. Some plans include tax-advantaged accounts and Paid Parental Leave. Details provided after offer.
How to Apply
Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the 'Apply Now' button located in this posting. Posting Date & Application Deadline
Posting Date: 10/08/2025 Application Deadline: Applications could be accepted until at least 30 days from the posting date. Protecting Your Data & Equal Opportunity
We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to offering reasonable accommodations for candidates and employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law. For more information, please see Trimble's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. Our Privacy Policy is available on Trimble’s site. If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation in relation to the application process, please contact AskPX@px.trimble.com.
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Data Governance Lead — As the Data Governance Lead, you will play a pivotal role in developing and rolling out an enterprise-wide Data Governance Framework, while tightly partnering with Legal, Privacy, Security, and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) teams. You will also work closely with the Data Team to define, approve, and implement governance policies and standards. Your focus will be on embedding governance practices into data lifecycle management, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of data accountability. Responsibilities
Enterprise Data Governance Framework & Rollout — Design, implement, and lead the rollout of a pragmatic, scalable, and adaptable enterprise Data Governance Framework.
Policy Definition & Enforcement — Lead the creation, approval, and adoption of data policies in close collaboration with Legal, Privacy, Security, GRC, and the Data Team. Ensure alignment of governance policies with regulatory and contractual requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, internal risk policies). Develop control frameworks to assess compliance and maturity across data domains.
Data Quality & Stewardship — Establish enterprise-wide data quality standards, metrics, and processes for issue detection and remediation. Empower domain-aligned data stewards and owners by providing guidance, training, and governance tools. Champion accountability and ownership of key data elements across the organization.
Cross-Functional Collaboration — Collaborate with business unit leaders, product managers, and engineers to operationalize governance policies across systems and workflows. Drive adoption of governance principles across federated data teams through forums, working groups, and training.
Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management — Clearly articulate the business value and regulatory importance of data governance to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Support change management initiatives to increase understanding, adoption, and integration of governance practices into daily operations. Lead the Data Governance Council and Data Steward Forums to sustain engagement and drive accountability.
Tooling & Metrics — Recommend and support the implementation of data governance tooling (e.g., catalog, lineage, glossary, policy manager) in partnership with the Data Team. Define and track KPIs to assess framework rollout progress, data quality trends, and policy adoption.
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, MIS, Software Development, or a related technical field.
5 to 8 years of experience in data governance or enterprise data management roles.
Deep expertise in designing and implementing data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
Strong cross-functional leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to drive alignment across Legal, Privacy, Security, GRC, and Data teams.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading data governance initiatives in a federated or hub-and-spoke data organization.
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and AI governance standards.
DCAM, CDMP, or equivalent data governance certification is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation: Salary range $144,584.00 - $195,252.00. Pay rate type: Salary. Bonus eligibility: Yes. Commission eligibility: No.
Hiring Range: $144,584.00-$195,252.00
Benefits: Trimble offers comprehensive core benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Time off plans, retirement plans, and other programs. Some plans include tax-advantaged accounts and Paid Parental Leave. Details provided after offer.
How to Apply
Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the 'Apply Now' button located in this posting. Posting Date & Application Deadline
Posting Date: 10/08/2025 Application Deadline: Applications could be accepted until at least 30 days from the posting date. Protecting Your Data & Equal Opportunity
We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to offering reasonable accommodations for candidates and employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law. For more information, please see Trimble's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. Our Privacy Policy is available on Trimble’s site. If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation in relation to the application process, please contact AskPX@px.trimble.com.
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