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Director, Data GovernanceKobie Marketing • Hartford, CT, US
Director, Data Governance

Director, Data Governance

Kobie Marketing • Hartford, CT, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Join a National Top Workplace

Named a Top Workplace in the USA and Top Remote Workplace, Kobie is where the best minds in loyalty come together, driven by passion and innovation. We’re always looking for talented individuals who are ready to join a collaborative, growth-focused culture. As a partner to some of the world’s most recognized brands, we are leaders in loyalty, helping brands build lasting emotional connections with their consumers.

Join Us from Anywhere

While our headquarters are nestled in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida, Kobie embraces a flexible work environment, offering teammates the freedom to work remotely . We understand the importance of work-life balance and support our team with :

  • Flexible Time Off to recharge when needed
  • Nine Company-Wide Holidays
  • A diverse suite of benefits prioritizing your growth, development, and personal well-being

Discover more about our perks and benefits here.

Kobie is a values-led organization where we believe that everyone is a leader, regardless of their position or role.

About the team and what we'll build together

We are seeking a Director of Data Governance to lead the execution of our enterprise-wide data and AI governance strategy. This is a new and high-impact leadership role responsible for ensuring that our data and AI initiatives are aligned with ethical, regulatory, and business standards. You will define the frameworks, standards, tools, and practices that ensure data and models are trustworthy, discoverable, high-quality, and responsibly used.

You will serve as the central point of coordination between Engineering, Data Science, Legal, Compliance, Product, and Business teams. Your work will help scale our data ecosystem while embedding a culture of data stewardship, transparency, and accountability across the company.

How you will make an impact

  • Strategy & Program Leadership :
  • Build and lead the Enterprise Data & AI Governance Program including frameworks, policies, and guidelines aligned with corporate values, ethical AI principles, and regulatory requirements.
  • Define and operationalize governance for data products, ensuring consistency in metadata, lineage, and quality across platforms such as Databricks, Power BI, and Microsoft Fabric.
  • Oversee governance strategies across the data and AI / ML lifecycle, from design to deployment to monitoring and deprecation.
  • AI & Responsible Tech Governance :
  • Integrate governance into AI tools and platforms, including model registries, risk assessments, explainability dashboards, and bias detection tools.
  • Stay informed and ensure alignment with evolving global AI regulations.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration :
  • Partner with technical stakeholders and business leaders to ensure data definitions, access, and usage are consistent.
  • Champion data stewardship across the organization through training, workshops, and ongoing support.
  • Tooling & Process Enablement :
  • Drive automation of governance workflows and documentation.
  • Maintain and improve assets like data dictionaries, glossaries, catalogs, and access control documentation.
  • Monitoring, Metrics, & Reporting :
  • Define KPIs and governance health metrics to track data quality, accessibility, bias mitigation, and overall program maturity.
  • Lead audits, risk reviews, and compliance assessments for both structured and unstructured data products and AI systems.
  • Report governance performance, maturity, and risks to executive leadership and, where appropriate, the Board.
  • What you need to be successful

  • 10-12 years of experience in data governance, AI / ML governance, data product management, or risk / compliance in data-centric organizations, ideally in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong understanding of data governance tools, frameworks (DAMA-DMBOK) and AI risk management models (AI RMF).
  • Deep familiarity with regulations including GDPR, PCI, HIPAA, CCPA, and emerging AI legislation.
  • Hands-on experience with data and AI tooling (ex. Microsoft Purview, Alation, Collibra, Databricks, Fabric, Power BI).
  • Deep familiarity with metadata, data lineage, access controls, and master data strategies.
  • Proven leadership experience driving cross-functional influence across technical stakeholders and business leaders.
  • Proven success building and significantly scaling data governance functions in MarTech or SaaS environments.
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Working knowledge of AI / ML development, model documentation, bias detection.
  • Passion for ethical innovation, curiosity for emerging technology, and commitment to operational integrity.
  • Change management expertise with the ability to drive governance adoption across both technical and business functions preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in information security, computer science, information or related discipline preferred.
  • Who we are  As a trusted partner, Kobie delivers market-leading, end-to-end loyalty solutions designed to enable customer experiences for the world's most successful brands. We do this with a strategy-led technology approach that uncovers the truth behind what drives consumers on an emotional level. We believe that our team's passion and expertise are the driving forces behind our success and are proud to be named a Top Workplaces in the USA, where the best and brightest in loyalty drive our mission of growing enterprise value through loyalty.

    A place for all  We celebrate and embrace diversity at Kobie!

    Employment at Kobie is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications, which are directly related to professional competence. We do not discriminate against any teammate or applicant because of race,color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

    We are fiercely committed to fostering a workplace where teammates can bring their authentic selves to work every day. Our DEI initiatives, including various committees, ensure that principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion are deeply ingrained throughout Kobie. While our leadership team fully supports our policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity, it is the responsibility of all teammates to uphold these values.

    Ready to join us?  If you’re ready to make an impact and grow in a supportive, innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join the best and brightest in loyalty!

    We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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