Head of Data Governance at Theknotworldwide

Theknotworldwide

Austin, Texas, USA; New York City·4d ago

ExecutiveFull-timeRustRailsAWSGitGoAIMLData

Salary Range

$226,100 - $305,900 /year

Estimated

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About the Role

The Knot Worldwide is seeking a seasoned and strategic Head of Data Governance to lead our global data standards, privacy framework, and data quality initiatives. This critical role sits at the intersection of technology, analytics, and customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

→Define and own the execution of global policies for PII, PCI, GDPR, SOC2, and CCPA
→Define internal vs. external data access protocols and establish technical standards for data collection, retention, and deletion
→Own the technical vision for data quality monitoring, metadata management, and the enterprise data dictionary
→Collaborate with Platform Engineering to ensure automated enforcement of data standards, lineage, and access controls
→Establish and lead a cross-functional data governance council
→Navigate complex organizational dynamics and manage stakeholders

Requirements

✓10+ years of progressive experience in data management, analytics, or engineering
✓5+ years leading data governance or data quality programs in high-traffic environments
✓Strong SQL and analytic skills
✓Exceptional decision-making skills with the ability to translate complex technical and regulatory requirements
✓Professional background spanning Engineering, Analytics, or Platform organizations
✓Highly skilled at navigating complexity and influencing technical and business leaders