As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

The Data Governance Manager will play a pivotal role in developing and driving enterprise-wide data governance initiatives, ensuring data quality, consistency, and compliance across business units. This individual will lead Data Stewardship Councils and manage a team of Data Governance Analysts and/or Administrators, partnering with stakeholders to define and enforce data standards, policies, and best practices.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate Data Stewardship Councils to promote cross-functional collaboration and accountability for data quality and governance.
• Manage and mentor Data Governance Analysts and/or Administrators, ensuring team development and delivery of governance objectives.
• Develop and implement data governance frameworks, policies, and standards aligned with organizational goals.
• Partner with business and IT teams to identify and resolve data quality issues, ensuring data integrity across systems.
• Collaborate with Master Data Operations to align governance policies with operational processes.
• Monitor compliance with data governance policies and escalate issues as needed.
• Align governance efforts with strategic data initiatives in partnership with the Senior Manager, Global Data Management.
• Provide training and guidance to data stewards and business users on governance practices and tools.
• Contribute to KPIs and dashboards to measure the effectiveness of data governance programs.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Business, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in IT, specifically in data governance, data management, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of data governance principles, data quality management, and master data concepts.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive consensus.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with SAP, Signavio, and Master Data Governance (MDG).
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to data (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, GTC).

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Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.