Lead IS Business Analyst – Governance

The J.M. Smucker Co.

. Coordinate the day-to-day operation of the Analytics Data Governance program, including governance intake, prioritization, planning, and stakeholder coordination .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeOrrville • Ohio • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating analytics data governance programs, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and translating governance requirements into actionable processes. Proficient in stakeholder engagement, decision-making frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives.

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Data Governance CoordinationCross-Functional Initiative LeadershipStakeholder EngagementProcess ImprovementSQL Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Business AnalysisProcess ImprovementData ManagementGovernanceInformation TechnologyChange ManagementAnalytical TechniquesRequirements GatheringDecision FrameworksGovernance Insights Preparation

Soft Skills

FacilitationCommunicationInfluencing Without AuthorityRelationship BuildingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Enterprise Data Governance PlatformData CatalogAtlan

Industry Keywords

Consumer Packaged GoodsGovernance ProcessesStakeholder CoordinationWorkflow ManagementProgram Health Measurement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate the day-to-day operation of the Analytics Data Governance program, including governance intake, prioritization, planning, and stakeholder coordination
Facilitate cross-functional discussions, working groups, and Governance Forum activities
Gather requirements, drive decisions, identify risks, and advance actions toward resolution
Identify stalled work, unresolved issues, unclear ownership, and recurring friction; initiate follow-up or escalation
Support Enterprise Data Platform initiatives through requirements gathering, process design, and cross-functional coordination
Establish and maintain governance processes, decision frameworks, documentation, and guidance
Enable decision-making by clarifying decision authority, escalation pathways, and outcomes
Design and continuously improve governance processes and controls
Administer and maintain business-facing configurations in the enterprise data governance platform
Translate governance requirements into scalable platform capabilities and partner with engineering and technical teams on integrations, workflows, and support practices
Coordinate governance aspects of onboarding domains, data products, and data sources
Evaluate platform usability and governance needs and recommend improvements
Monitor governance health through adoption, participation, documentation, workflow, and effectiveness measures
Analyze governance activity and recurring issues to identify improvement opportunities
Prepare governance insights, risks, recommendations, and program updates for leadership and Governance Partners
Lead continuous improvement efforts supporting trusted analytics and emerging AI use cases
Develop and deliver governance communications, role-based guidance, training, playbooks, and office hours
Build relationships and shared accountability with Data Owners, Data Stewards, data producers, technical teams, and business stakeholders
Advise governance partners on processes, decision documentation, governance tools, escalation, and role boundaries
Assess and support change impacts through communication, training, coaching, and adoption activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in business analysis, process improvement, enterprise transformation, data management, governance, information technology, or a related discipline
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives or complex work involving business stakeholders, technical teams, and multiple interdependent contributors
Ability to work effectively in ambiguity, learn unfamiliar subject areas, and establish structure in evolving environments
Experience translating policies, standards, business needs, or technical concepts into practical processes, guidance, and sustainable ways of working
Strong facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills
Ability to influence without direct authority and partner effectively across technical and non-technical teams
Prior Consumer Packaged Goods industry experience (not required)
Hands-on experience with SQL for basic data profiling, validation, and issue analysis (not required)
Experience implementing, administering, or supporting an enterprise data catalog or governance platform; Atlan experience highly preferred (not required)
Experience with change management, training, communications, or partner enablement (not required)
Experience using reporting or analytical techniques to measure adoption, activity, process performance, or program health (not required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

The company supports employees' physical, emotional, and financial needs
Hybrid work arrangement