Senior Director: AI Data Governance & Enterprise Strategy

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 241,000 - 344,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Restricted stock units

Flexible work model when needed

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking a Senior Director for Data Governance to drive strategy and implementation of governance practices. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in enterprise SaaS, focusing on data integrity and technical execution. Responsibilities include leading councils, defining technical roadmaps, and ensuring that data policies are implemented across domains. This role calls for deep technical fluency, strong leadership skills, and a track record of driving product adoption.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in enterprise SaaS leadership roles managing data initiatives.
• Proven record in establishing enterprise data governance programs.
• Deep understanding of data architecture and lineage.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and execution of enterprise governance program.
• Chair Data Governance Councils and ensure policy implementation.
• Drive AI product adoption and governance across the organization.

Skills

Leadership in data governance

Collaboration across functions

Technical fluency in data management

Proven ability to drive product adoption

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Advanced Degree (MBA or MS) preferred

Tools

Data Architecture

Metadata Management

Job description

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking a Senior Director for Data Governance to drive strategy and implementation of governance practices. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in enterprise SaaS, focusing on data integrity and technical execution. Responsibilities include leading councils, defining technical roadmaps, and ensuring that data policies are implemented across domains. This role calls for deep technical fluency, strong leadership skills, and a track record of driving product adoption.