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Alquemy

Head of Data

New York, NY · On-site

New York City, NY Employment Type: Full-Time We're looking for an experienced Head of Data to lead enterprise-wide data strategy, governance, and data management initiatives. This is a strategic ...

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Director, Data & AI Governance

Manhattan, NY

$180K - $210K/yr

Reporting directly to Chief Data Officer, you will be the central pillar for all governance-related ... Lead the AI Governance COE: head the AI Governance Center of Excellence (COE), establishing a ...

Cadent

Director, Data & AI Governance

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

Reporting directly to Chief Data Officer, you will be the central pillar for all governance-related ... Lead the AI Governance COE: head the AI Governance Center of Excellence (COE), establishing a ...

Cadent

Director, Data & AI Governance

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$180K - $210K/yr

Reporting directly to Chief Data Officer, you will be the central pillar for all governance-related ... Lead the AI Governance COE: head the AI Governance Center of Excellence (COE), establishing a ...

Cadent

Director, Data & AI Governance

Manhattan, NY

Reporting directly to Chief Data Officer, you will be the central pillar for all governance-related ... Lead the AI Governance COE: head the AI Governance Center of Excellence (COE), establishing a ...

Lnw

Head of Data

Las Vegas, NV

Position Summary The Head of Data is a critical, highly visible leadership role at the heart of ... Governance must drive measurable adherence and behavior change, not just policy documentation.

Light and Wonder, Inc.

Head of Data

Las Vegas, NV · On-site +1

Position Summary The Head of Data is a critical, highly visible leadership role at the heart of ... Governance must drive measurable adherence and behavior change, not just policy documentation.

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What is the difference between Head Data Governance vs Data Governance Analyst?

AspectHead Data GovernanceData Governance Analyst
CredentialsTypically requires advanced degrees and certifications like CDMP or DAMAOften requires a bachelor's degree, with some certifications like CDMP preferred
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership, overseeing policies and teamsOperational role, focusing on data quality, compliance, and analysis
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in large organizations across finance, healthcare, and techCommon in organizations implementing data governance frameworks

The Head Data Governance focuses on strategic oversight, policy development, and leading data governance initiatives. In contrast, the Data Governance Analyst handles day-to-day data quality, compliance, and supporting governance processes. Both roles are essential but differ in scope, responsibilities, and seniority.

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Head of USDI Data Governance Practice Leader

Head of USDI Data Governance Practice Leader

Vanguard Group

Charlotte, NC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Vanguard rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 62 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

17th of 148 rated financial services

Job description

Core Responsibilities:
A. Governance Strategy & Operating Model
  • Define and lead the USDI data governance strategy, aligned to business priorities and data strategy
  • Design and implement a federated governance model (domain-based ownership, stewardship, councils)
  • Establish roles, responsibilities, and decision rights (Data Owners, Data Stewards, Domain Leaders)
  • Drive alignment across business and technology to ensure clear ownership and accountability

B. Policy, Standards, and Controls
  • Own data governance policies, standards, and frameworks
  • Ensure consistent adoption of: Data classification & privacy controls Access and usage policies Retention and lifecycle standards
  • Partner with Risk, Legal, and Compliance to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements
  • Governance function is responsible for design, implementation, and enterprise coordination of governance standards and capabilities

C. Data Quality & Issue Management
  • Establish a data quality framework with KPIs, controls, and monitoring
  • Drive enterprise-wide data issue management lifecycle: Intake → triage → root cause analysis → remediation → closure
  • Define accountability model for data defects and control ownership
  • Governance roles ensure data accuracy, consistency, and alignment with business objectives

D. Metadata, Lineage & Transparency
  • Establish and scale enterprise capabilities for: Business glossary and definitions Metadata management Data lineage and traceability
  • Ensure data is: Discoverable Interpretable Trusted across domains
  • Governance requires metadata, lineage, and data standards to support enterprise usage

E. Data Domain Governance & Stewardship
  • Stand up and lead Data Governance Councils / Working Groups
  • Ensure domain-level governance execution via: Data Domain Leaders Data Stewards
  • Drive adoption of governance practices at the data product level

F. Governance Enablement & Adoption
  • Drive data literacy, training, and change management
  • Define measurable outcomes for governance adoption: Data quality improvements Metadata completeness Reduction in data issues
  • Partner with Data Product, Engineering, and Analytics teams to embed governance in workflows

G. Platform & Tooling Alignment
  • Oversee governance tooling strategy (e.g., catalog, lineage, data quality platforms)
  • Ensure governance capabilities are embedded into the data platform and pipelines
  • Partner with engineering to translate policies into enforceable controls

H. Executive Stakeholder Management
  • Provide executive visibility into: Data quality health Governance maturity Risk exposure
  • Lead cross-functional governance forums (e.g., Data SteerCo)
  • Influence senior leadership decision-making on data priorities

2. Required Qualifications
  • 12-15+ years in data governance, data management, or data strategy leadership
  • Proven experience building enterprise-scale governance programs
  • Deep expertise in: Data governance frameworks (DAMA, DCAM, etc.) Data quality, metadata, and lineage Regulatory and risk environments (ideally FS)
  • Strong leadership across business and technology organizations
  • Experience in domain-driven / data product operating models

3. Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with enterprise data platforms and tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Purview)
  • Familiarity with AI/ML data governance and model data controls
  • Background in financial services or regulated industries

Qualifications
  • Minimum of eight years of related work experience.
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.

Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission-we're on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.

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