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Quanex

Manager, Data Governance

Owatonna, MN

Quanex is looking for a Manager, Data Governance to join our team located in Akron, OH, Owatonna ... Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority The salary range ...

Quanex

Manager, Data Governance

Owatonna, MN · On-site

Quanex is looking for a Manager, Data Governance to join our team located in Akron, OH, Owatonna ... Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority The salary range ...

Hormel Foods

Data Privacy & Governance Manager

Austin, MN · On-site

$98K - $144K/yr

This position reports to the Assistant Director, Ethics & Compliance. The Data Privacy and Governance Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the organization's data ...

Pwc

Data Strategy & Governance -Director

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$155K - $410K/yr

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Data, Analytics & AI Management Level Director & Summary ... governance within our organization. Responsibilities - Drive the strategic direction of data ...

Old National Bank

Data Enablement Director

Lake Elmo, MN · On-site

$127.90 - $258.60/hr

Partner with Data Governance and Platform teams to ensure catalog accuracy, data product ... by the Director of Talent Acquisition, SVP, to fill a specific position. Our culture is firmly ...

Trelleborg

Director of Data Analytics and AI

Plymouth, MN · On-site

$160K - $205K/hr

Establish and enforce data governance policies, standards, and frameworks * Design and implement master data architecture, models, and hierarchies * Ensure master data accuracy and consistency across ...

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As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for director data governance in Minnesota is $53.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.81 and $65.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Data Governance vs Data Governance Manager?

AspectDirector Data GovernanceData Governance Manager
CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in Data Management, Business, or related fields; certifications like CDMPBachelor's degree; certifications like CDMP are common
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership, cross-departmental collaboration, executive reportingOperational management, team oversight, process implementation
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in large enterprises across finance, healthcare, techCommon in mid to large organizations in similar industries

The main difference is that the Director Data Governance focuses on strategic oversight and policy setting, while the Data Governance Manager handles day-to-day operations and team management. Both roles require similar credentials and are integral to data management initiatives within organizations.

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Manager, Data Governance

Owatonna, MN

Quanex Building Products
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Job description

Quanex is looking for a Manager, Data Governance to join our team located in Akron, OH, Owatonna, MN or Rice Lake, WI.

Will be responsible for establishing, leading, and sustaining enterprise data governance practices to ensure data quality, integrity, availability, and compliance across the organization. This role partners closely with Engineering, IT, Manufacturing, Finance, and Operations stakeholders to define standards, ownership, and processes that enable trusted data for decision-making and operational execution. The role has strong accountability for governance of ERP data, engineering change processes, and related controls.

We Offer You!

  • Competitive Salary
  • Bonus Potential
  • 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
  • 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
  • Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays 
  • Flexible Work Schedule
  • Tuition support for degree and continuous education
  • Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment

What’s attractive about the Manager, Data Governance?

  •  Fast paced environment
  •  Supportive and collaborative culture
  •  Variation of job tasks
  •  The company LIVES its values

What Success Looks Like:

  • Govern master and reference data within ERP platforms, including SAP and Oracle
  • Define and maintain the enterprise data governance framework, including policies, standards, and operating procedures
  • Establish data ownership, stewardship, and accountability models across business and engineering domains
  • Govern engineering-related data domains such as product, BOM, routings, and specifications across systems
  • Oversee and support Engineering Change Request (ECR) and Engineering Change Order (ECO) data impacts, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and SOX compliance
  • Lead data quality initiatives, including definition of metrics, ongoing monitoring, root-cause analysis, and remediation
  • Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to align data structures with business processes and system needs
  • Exercises independent judgment in defining governance standards, resolving data quality issues, and recommending system or process changes impacting enterprise data
  • Collaborate with IT on data architecture, integrations, access controls, and system enhancements related to governed data
  • Ensure data governance practices align with data security, privacy, and access control policies in partnership with IT and Compliance
  • Provide governance oversight for engineering software licensing data, including data accuracy, entitlement tracking, and audit support
  • Support compliance, audit, and risk management requirements related to data integrity and system controls

Your Credentials:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field
  • 7+ years of experience in data management, master data, or data governance roles
  • Hands-on experience with ERP systems, specifically SAP and/or Oracle
  • Experience supporting engineering or manufacturing data processes, including ECR/ECO workflows
  • Working knowledge of print controls and document control concepts
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing, engineering, and operational data flows
  • Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority

The salary range for this position is $125K- $160K w/ bonus potential.

About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.

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