Head of Data Governance

Description

Summary:

The Head of Data Governance will be responsible for defining, implementing, and leading Airgas’ enterprise data governance strategy. This leader will partner with business and technology executives to ensure data is trusted, secure, compliant, and usable across the enterprise. The role will oversee data policies, stewardship, data quality, and regulatory alignment, while enabling Airgas to maximize the business value of its data assets.

• Develop and lead the enterprise-wide data governance framework, policies, and standards.

• Facilitating Data Councils and Domain Committees, where cross-functional stakeholders can align on data definitions, resolve conflicts, and prioritize improvements.

• Partner with Airgas leadership to align governance with data strategy, analytics, and AI initiatives.

• Creating a domain-based stewardship model in which named business and technical data stewards are accountable for the quality and definition of critical data elements (e.g., Customer, Product, Asset, Safety).

• Define and enforce data ownership, stewardship, and accountability models across business domains.

• Ensure compliance with relevant data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements.

• Manage enterprise metadata, data catalogs, and lineage to enable traceability and transparency.

• Partner with operational and business units to embed stewardship in day-to-day processes.

• Build a culture of data accountability and literacy across Airgas.

• Provide training and support to data stewards, analysts, and business users.

• Evangelize the role of governance in enabling digital transformation, customer experience, and AI-driven innovation.

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• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution is required.

• 10+ years in data management, data quality, or data strategy leadership roles.

• 5+ years in cloud and modern data platforms (GCP, AWS, etc.)

• Previous leadership interaction experience (Divisional Presidents, Executives, Stakeholders)

• Previous experience influencing data ownership with a variety of stakeholders

• Master’s degree is preferred.

• Experience in driving AI counsel highly preferred

• Previously FTE management experience a plus

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We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.

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At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation.

Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience:
At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.

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