Senior Consultant, Data Governance

Company: Cargill
Location: Wayzata
Posted on: June 29, 2025

Job Description:

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.Job Purpose and ImpactThe Senior Consultant, Data Governance will work to ensure Cargill data assets are properly governed through practices that promote proper ownership, quality, protection, access and reliability. With minimal supervision, you will define and operationalize data ownership models to ensure accountability and stewardship across the organization. You work closely with business and technical stakeholders to assign data owners, clarify responsibilities, and enforce data quality and lifecycle management standards.Key AccountabilitiesLeads the definition of data ownership roles, responsibilities and expectations across the organizationEstablishes the ownership policies, templates, guardrails and best practices by which data owners must govern their domainFacilitates communities of practice and connection to bring data teams and individuals together to learn, grow & mature togetherServes as a domain expert and contributes to developing, deploying and maintaining data strategies and policies aligned with organizational goals.Partners with cross functionals teams to educate, enforce & support data discovery, strategy definition and activation for maturing data management and governance activities.Develops and deploys training programs to improve organizational literacy, compliance to data standards and policies and increased understanding of accountability for data responsibilities.QualificationsMinimum requirement of 4 years of relevant work experience. Typically reflects 5 years or more of relevant experiencePreferred: 5-years’ experience in data leadership roleDemonstrated ability to collaborate without boundariesProficient at defining shared needs and leading through changeExpertise in data governance practicesFamiliarity with data governance technologiesShort DescriptionThe expected salary for this position is $100,000 - $145,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance. At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellness to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by lawEqual Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet. Salary: . Date posted: 06/21/2025

Keywords: Cargill, Edina , Senior Consultant, Data Governance, IT / Software / Systems , Wayzata, Minnesota