JOB DESCRIPTION

Description

JOB PURPOSE: The Data Governance Transformation Lead is responsible for leading Cat Digital’s data governance transformation program to drive adoption of the data governance framework and operating model.  The role plays a critical communication role and drives alignment and coordination of data governance efforts within Cat Digital, other business units, and at dealers.

JOB DUTIES:

Cultural transformation and change management

• Communicate and champion roles and responsibilities related to data governance and ensure clear accountability for stewardship of the company’s data
• Develop and execute training strategy for data governance
• Lead change management efforts with business units and dealers to become a data driven organization
• Create and coordinate professional development programs for data governance
• Coordinate with Data Stewards for each domain to align defined goals within the data governance framework
• Support the Data Governance Manager with communication of key governance priorities and successes across the enterprise as needed

Program governance

• Remain constantly informed about the status of data initiatives that impact the business and report them to the data users and stakeholders
• Lead the organization’s data governance transformation initiatives
• Interact with PMO functions to collect status on program schedules and risks
• Proactively communicate progress and risks to the Data Governance Manager and senior leadership teams
• Highlight overlapping initiatives and synergies across the organization

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Four year degree from an accredited college or university
• 8+ plus years of change management or communication experience in an information technology environment.

Top Candidates will also have:

• Strong customer focus
• Demonstrated ability to network and influence large organizations
• Knowledge of company products, product applications, and customer workflow related to Purchase, Operate, and Support processes.   
• The ability to provide strategic direction for effectively managing staff, budgets, business plans, one-year project plans and developing 2-5 year plans with customers and IS
• The ability to work with diversified departments within larger service centers and larger business units along with effective oral and written communications skills. 
• Knowledge of business operations including data management and one or more of the following: general business processes, strong marketing acumen, business unit marketing experience or dealer data management processes.

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.