Data Governance Program Manager

Trimble Inc. • Lake Oswego, OR

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

Lead the Future of Data Innovation as our Data Governance Program Manager! Are you a strategic thinker ready to build the foundation of a world-class data organization? Trimble is looking for a visionary Program Manager to help lead our Data Management Office (TDMO), ensuring our global data assets are high-quality, secure, and ready to fuel the next generation of innovation. This is your chance to turn complex data into a powerful strategic asset while collaborating with top-tier engineering and business leaders across the company. About Us: Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done. With relentless innovation in precise positioning, modeling and data analytics, Trimble enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation. Whether it's helping customers build and maintain infrastructure, design and construct buildings, optimize global supply chains or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront, driving productivity and progress. What Makes This Role Great: In this role, you’ll be at the heart of Trimble’s digital transformation, directly spearheading the establishment of our Data Management Office (TDMO). You won't just be managing a process; you will be architecting the frameworks, councils, and standards that define how a global technology leader utilizes its most valuable resource—data.

Requirements

• Professional Experience: 3+ years of demonstrable experience in Project Management, Program Coordination, or Business Analysis, ideally within a technical or data-heavy environment.
• Data Expertise: Strong understanding of metadata management principles and data lifecycle management, including access controls and retention policies.
• Strategic Communication: Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills with a proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical Mindset: Strong problem-solving abilities with a detail-oriented approach to complex data ecosystems.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Architect the TDMO: Lead the establishment and ongoing operation of the Trimble Data Management Office, from charter definition to high-impact stakeholder communication.
• Empower the Data Council: Build and manage the Data Governance Council, identifying key stewards and providing the training needed to champion data excellence.
• Master the Metadata: Oversee high-stakes metadata initiatives, including customer data cleanup and the migration of complex systems into a unified data ecosystem.
• Launch the Data Catalog: Drive the implementation of a comprehensive data catalog, documenting lineage and definitions to make data accessible and actionable.
• Guardian of Data Integrity: Develop data quality scorecards and enforce lifecycle controls to ensure our data is secure, classified, and compliant.

Benefits

• Trimble offers comprehensive core benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Time off plans and retirement plans.
• Most of our businesses also offer tax savings plans for health, dependent care and commuter expenses as well as Paid Parental Leave and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level