Strategic Leader, Enterprise Data & AI Governance

Under Armour, Inc.; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid volunteer days

UA merchandise discounts

401(k) match

Maternity and parental leave

Health & fitness programs

Job summary

Under Armour seeks a Lead, Enterprise Data and AI Governance to strengthen data governance and scale responsible AI across the organization. You will define frameworks, policies, and operating models, partnering with business, technology, legal, privacy, security, and risk teams to translate governance requirements into practical roadmaps and system changes.

The role demands strong collaboration with data stewards and product teams to embed governance in platforms, workflows, and reporting, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, Data Management, Analytics or a related field with 8 years of relevant experience or Master's with 6 years or typically 12 years without degree
• 2+ years of experience using ERP, master data, metadata, workflow, governance, or enterprise technology platform; SAP master data acumen preferred
• Experience using data governance, AI governance, process improvement, and change management methods
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional governance initiatives and manage intake, prioritization, and delivery with limited oversight
• Demonstrated ability to manage roadmaps, coordinate cross-functional delivery, and translate governance requirements into system, process, reporting, and role-based operating model changes
• Deep understanding and ability to adapt to complex international business environments and situations
• Strong knowledge of master data management, data governance, data quality, metadata management, stewardship, and responsible AI governance
• Understands the value of data quality, trusted data, responsible AI practices, and governance accountability across functions

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain data and AI governance frameworks, including decision rights and accountability models
• Define and implement policies, standards, and procedures for data and responsible AI governance
• Facilitate governance councils, working groups, and stakeholder forums to drive alignment and adoption of standards
• Manage the data and AI governance roadmap, priorities, milestones, dependencies, risks, and delivery reporting
• Oversee governance-related system changes, process updates, and role assignments
• Embed governance requirements into platforms, workflows, approvals, metadata, controls, and reporting
• Define, publish, and monitor KPIs for governance maturity and effectiveness
• Assess governance maturity, identify gaps, and track remediation
• Act as SME for governance concepts, metadata, and AI oversight
• Collaborate with Data Stewards and product teams to improve metadata management and data sharing

Skills

Data governance

AI governance

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's in Information Systems or related field

Master's degree

Tools

SAP Master Data

Job description

Under Armour seeks a Lead, Enterprise Data and AI Governance to strengthen data governance and scale responsible AI across the organization. You will define frameworks, policies, and operating models, partnering with business, technology, legal, privacy, security, and risk teams to translate governance requirements into practical roadmaps and system changes.

The role demands strong collaboration with data stewards and product teams to embed governance in platforms, workflows, and reporting, plus