Senior Director of Data Governance
Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Wed, Jul 22, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days
Job Summary
Driving the execution of a comprehensive data governance strategy, the full-time Senior Director of Data Governance will operationalize and scale a global framework, transforming data ecosystems to enhance business growth and innovation while working remotely.
Key responsibilities
- Translate the overarching data strategy into a multi-year Enterprise Data & Model Governance roadmap aligned with commercial growth objectives
- Shift the perception of data governance from a compliance function to a value-creation engine, ensuring data quality accelerates business development
- Lead and mentor a centralized team of data governance experts while fostering a culture of data literacy across the organization
Required qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, or Enterprise Data Strategy, with 3-5 years in a senior management role
- Proven track record of linking data governance execution to revenue generation and operational efficiencies
- Demonstrated ability to drive cultural shifts in large organizations towards unified data ecosystems
- Deep familiarity with modern data architectures and enterprise governance platforms, specifically Collibra
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's degree or MBA preferred
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