Position Title: Director Data Governance

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Grade:Grade 07

Requisition ID:44573

In every role McCainers are ambitious curious and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset we make doing business with McCain easy.

About the role.

We are seeking an accomplished and pragmatic Director Data Platform Governance to join the Data & Analytics organization within Digital Technology. Reporting to the VP Head of Data & Analytics this role is responsible for governing McCains Enterprise Data Platform (EDP) and enabling a trusted certified secure and scalable data ecosystem that supports enterprise transformation operational excellence advanced analytics and AI-enabled decision-making.

As the Digital Technology leader for Data Platform Governance you will establish and continuously improve governance capabilities across the Enterprise Data Platform ensuring certified data is consistently leveraged platform controls are maintained and metadata lineage traceability data quality and governance standards are embedded across the enterprise data landscape.

What youll be doing.

- Lead governance strategy standards and operating practices for McCains Enterprise Data Platform and certified data consumption model.
- Establish and maintain platform-level controls metadata lineage traceability catalog and data product governance capabilities.
- Partner with Business Transformation Data Product Owners architects and delivery teams to embed governance standards and certified data consumption practices.
- Provide leadership for governance tooling including SAP MDG/SimpleMDG metadata management catalog lineage data quality automation bots and AI-enabled services.
- Ensure governance platforms are integrated across SAP EDP enterprise applications analytics platforms and downstream consumption layers.
- Enable enterprise-wide data quality monitoring controls scorecards issue management and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Establish technical metadata catalog lineage discovery classification and transparency capabilities across enterprise data assets.
- Govern data lifecycle management retention archiving compliance and information governance controls across the data platform ecosystem.
- Collaborate with Technology Architects to ensure secure scalable and traceable data flows and integration patterns.
- Drive adoption of governance capabilities that improve trust in enterprise data and support business outcomes.

What youll need to be successful.

- Bachelors degree in Information Systems Computer Science Business Supply Chain or a related discipline.
- 12 years of progressive experience in Data Management Data Platforms Master Data Management or Enterprise Information Management.
- 5 years of leadership experience managing data platform MDM or enterprise data organizations.




- Strong expertise in SAP master data structures governance processes and enterprise business processes.
- Hands-on experience implementing and operating SAP MDG and/or SimpleMDG solutions.
- Experience leading enterprise-scale data quality and governance initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise data platform governance metadata management cataloging lineage and data product governance.
- Experience supporting ERP transformation programs and complex cross-functional business initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across business and technology teams.
- Proven track record of translating governance strategy into practical measurable outcomes.

About the team.

The Director Data Platform Governance is part of McCains Data & Analytics organization within Digital Technology and reports to the VP Head of Data & Analytics. This role leads governance capabilities across the Enterprise Data Platform and works closely with Business Transformation Data Product Owners Technology Architects business data owners and enterprise delivery teams to enable trusted and governed data across McCains global ecosystem. The position includes leadership responsibilities and oversight of governance-related platform capabilities and teams.

About McCain.

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Leadership principles.

At McCain our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers collaborate as a team and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs driving innovation empowering people and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

AI & Digital Capabilities.

At McCain AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture.

The McCain experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here youll find opportunities to learn grow and thrive. Join us and experience why were better together.

Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. Were big believers in the power of working together in personit helps us stay connected collaborate more effectively and grow as a team.



At the same time we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.

Compensation Package:$146200.00 -$195000.00 . CAD annually Bonus eligibility Long-term incentive eligibility

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience skill set education and training and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Benefits: At McCain were on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do every day. We understand and appreciate that each persons needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical dental vision prescription drug) retirement savings benefits and leave support including medical family and bereavement. Well-being programsinclude vacation and holidays company-supported volunteering time and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us and were here to provide you with the necessary resourcesto support you in being your best self at work - and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal prospect employer. As a global family-owned company we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace religion color national origin sex age veteran status disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCains Global Privacy Policyand Global Employee Privacy Policy as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here.

Job Family:Information Technology
Location(s): CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto
CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol

Company: McCain Foods (Canada)

Required Experience:

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