Head of Data Strategy & AI-Ready Platform

Strive Solutions; North Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Strive Solutions in Maryland is seeking a strategic data leader to guide the enterprise data program, aligning governance, integration, and operationalization with business goals.

You'll partner with senior leadership and technical teams to build a secure, scalable AI/ML-ready data environment, improving data accountability across the organization and enabling data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Must have strong experience in enterprise data governance, data integration, and data operations.
• Ability to partner effectively with senior stakeholders and technical teams.
• Knowledge of building secure, scalable data platforms for AI/ML workloads.
• Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead enterprise data strategy and operating model.
• Enhance data governance, data quality, and data accountability.
• Oversee data integration approaches and enablement of data for operational use.
• Collaborate across leadership and technical teams to support AI/ML readiness.
• Ensure security, compliance, and scalable design across the data ecosystem.

Skills

Data governance

Stakeholder management

AI/ML data platforms

Leadership

Job description

Strive Solutions in Maryland is seeking a strategic data leader to guide the enterprise data program, aligning governance, integration, and operationalization with business goals.

You'll partner with senior leadership and technical teams to build a secure, scalable AI/ML-ready data environment, improving data accountability across the organization and enabling data-driven decision making.