VP, AI Data Strategy & Program Management

Shared-Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 214,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearbrook is seeking a hands-on, execution-focused Vice President, Data & AI Strategy to operationalize the enterprise's data capability. Reporting to the SVP, this role translates strategy and governance frameworks into working processes, tooling, and day-to-day practice across business domains.

The VP will collaborate with data stewards, analysts, data scientists, and engineers to implement governance standards, onboard external data, mature master data, and keep the data & AI portfolio on

Qualifications

• 7+ years in data strategy/governance/management.
• 3–5+ years leading teams or cross-functional workstreams.
• Experience delivering governance programs at enterprise scale.
• Insurance/financial services industry preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Implement enterprise data governance framework and operating model.
• Maintain data ownership, standards, quality processes, and priorities.
• Embed governance checkpoints into workflows to avoid delivery friction.
• Drive external data strategy, intake, onboarding, and governance.
• Build and operate MDM capabilities and lifecycle processes.
• Run program management for data & AI initiatives; report risks and status.

Skills

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Program management

Data architecture

Tools

Data governance tooling

MDM tooling

Cloud platforms

Job description

CompanyShared ServicesArgo and Farm Family are specialty property and casualty insurance brands whose underwriting companies are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Clearbrook Holdings Inc. Argo and Farm Family partner with agents and brokers to provide insurance solutions that enable businesses to manage risks with confidence.Job DescriptionBusiness Title(s): Vice President, Data & AI StrategyEmployment Type: Full-TimeFLSA Status: ExemptLocation: In-office - Any employee, in any Clearbrook office, can apply for this opportunity and stay in their current location.Summary:Clearbrook is seeking a hands-on, execution-focused Vice President, Data & AI Strategy to operationalize the enterprise's data and AI capability. Reporting to the SVP, Data & AI Strategy, this role translates enterprise strategy and governance frameworks into working processes, tooling, and day-to-day practice across business domains.The VP will work directly with business stakeholders, data stewards, analysts, data scientists, and engineers to implement governance standards, integrate external data, mature master data capabilities, and keep the data & AI portfolio running on schedule and visible to leadership.This is a 100% in-office position. Candidates must be able to work on-site at a designated company office during standard business hours.Operating PrinciplesAccelerate engineering and deliveryDeploy repeatable processes with a light footprintBuild confidence and/or leave a trail (GitHub)Essential ResponsibilitiesData Governance ExecutionImplement our recently defined enterprise data governance framework and operating model, adapting it to the realities of each domainMaintain and enforce data ownership assignments, standards, best practices, and quality processes; facilitate prioritization decisions; escalate gaps and conflicts to leadership and drive resolutionDrive day-to-day adoption of governance practices within business domains (e.g., Policy, Claims, Finance, Pricing, Compliance)Work directly with data stewards, engineers, and analysts to build and maintain the centralized data dictionary and standardized business definitionsEmbed governance checkpoints into existing business andtechnology workflows without adding friction to deliveryExternal Data IntegrationExecute the enterprise external data strategy, including intake, evaluation, and onboarding of new sourcesManage relationships with data providers day to day; support the SVP on provider selection, negotiation, and renewal decisionsCoordinate with data engineering to integrate external data into platforms and cloud environments on committed timelinesEnsure external data assets are governed, documented, and monitored for quality and usage after onboardingMaster Data Management (MDM)Build out and operate MDM capabilities for assigned core data domains under the enterprise MDM strategyImplement stewardship and lifecycle processes for master data; run the matching, survivorship, and remediation workstreamsPartner with underwriting, claims, finance, and AI teams to connect master data capabilities to live use casesData and AI Program ManagementRun program management for strategic initiatives across the data and AI portfolio, including planning, tracking, and deliveryOperate the standardized intake, prioritization, and delivery frameworks; recommend refinements based on what's workingProduce regular status, risk, and outcome reporting for leadership and enterprise stakeholdersCoordinate cross-functional execution across business, IT, data engineering, analytics, and data science teamsSurface risks, dependencies, and resourcing constraints earlyQualifications/ Experience Required7+ years of experience in data strategy, data governance, data management, or a related discipline3–5+ years of people leadership experience managing teams or cross-functional workstreamsDemonstrated experience delivering data governance or data management programs at enterprise scaleExperience within insurance, financial services, or a related industry preferredWorking knowledge of master data management, data architecture, and modern data platformsCapabilitiesAbility to turn strategic direction into practical, repeatable processes that teams actually adoptStrong stakeholder management skills across business and technical audiencesHands-on experience with data governance and data management toolingProven ability to drive complex, cross-functional programs to completionClear communication, strong organizational discipline, and comfort operating with a light footprintThe base salary range provided below is for hires in those geographic areas only and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance as well as a generous benefits package.New York City Pay Range: $214,302 - $257,142PLEASE NOTE:Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time, we are not able to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar state or local law and you wish to discuss potential reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment with us, please contact our Benefits Department at 210-321-8400.Benefits and CompensationWe offer a competitive compensation package, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program—including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.Core ValuesAt Clearbrook our Core Values are Integrity, Collaboration, Pursuit of Excellence and Forward Thinking. These values reflect who we are today and who we aspire to be - guiding how we work, how we lead and how we succeed.