VP, Data Governance and Strategy

Responsibilities

• Define and lead a scalable enterprise data strategy aligned with business growth and innovation priorities
• Establish data ownership, stewardship models, and accountability frameworks across the organization
• Drive consistency in data definitions, standards, and governance practices company-wide
• Ensure data is AI-ready by maintaining accuracy, traceability, and responsible sourcing for machine learning and generative AI use cases
• Partner with Legal, Privacy, and Security teams to establish governance for data usage, consent, and ethical AI
• Champion data literacy and lead organizational change initiatives to position data as a core enterprise capability
• Build, develop, and scale a high-impact data team aligned to enterprise priorities

Requirements

• 12+ years of professional experience, including significant leadership roles
• Proven track record of leading enterprise data governance and strategy at scale
• Demonstrated experience driving cross-functional alignment between business and technical stakeholders
• Strong leadership capability with experience managing organizational change and transformation
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively at the executive level
• Deep expertise in data governance frameworks, data quality, and data standardization
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Analytics, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or relevant professional certifications
• Experience with AI, advanced analytics, and emerging data technologies
• Proven ability to build and scale high-performing data teams
• Recognized thought leadership in the fields of data, governance, and analytics

About the Company

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise. From theme parks and resorts to sports, news, and movies, Disney is committed to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences for audiences around the globe.