Deckers Brands · 4 hours ago
Director, Data Governance
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$186K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expDeckers Brands is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is seeking a Director of Data Governance to shape the future of their data landscape. In this leadership role, you will develop and oversee enterprise-wide data governance policies and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance.
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Responsibilities
Develop and maintain enterprise data governance strategies, frameworks, and policies aligned with business priorities, risk posture, and compliance obligations
Establish and operate governance structures that support domain ownership, data product stewardship, and data mesh enablement
Draft, publish, and maintain standards covering data quality, metadata management, privacy, security, access controls, classification, and retention
Partner with Legal, Privacy, Information Security, and Compliance teams to ensure governance policies align with regulatory requirements such as GDPR and CCPA
Define data quality metrics, thresholds, and monitoring approaches, driving accountability through transparent scorecards and remediation processes
Lead governance operationalization by embedding controls into delivery workflows and data product lifecycle processes
Partner with platform and engineering teams to implement governance capabilities into core data platforms, including cataloging, lineage tracking, and access governance
Build and lead a community of practice for data stewards and domain data owners, including training and ongoing enablement
Establish and run governance forums and decision-making processes to resolve data ownership, definition, quality, and access issues
Provide executive-level reporting on governance maturity, compliance posture, data quality health, and key risks
Lead and develop a governance team, setting objectives, coaching talent, and ensuring consistent delivery of governance outcomes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Information Systems, Business Administration, Law, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
10 to 15 years of experience in data governance, data management, data compliance, or a related field
5+ years of leadership experience leading governance initiatives across complex, matrixed organizations
Experience working in regulated environments with a focus on data privacy, data protection, and regulatory compliance
Demonstrated experience building governance programs that include policy definition, stewardship models, data quality management, and tooling enablement
Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks, metadata management, and data quality practices
Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence across business and technical audiences
Ability to translate regulatory and policy requirements into practical, actionable guidance for teams
Strong program management, organizational, and documentation skills
Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable working in a global, matrixed organization with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
Preferred
Certifications in data governance or data management (CDMP, DAMA), privacy (CIPP/US, CIPT), or compliance are a plus
Experience supporting modern data architecture initiatives including data mesh and cloud-native platforms preferred
Familiarity with privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and security frameworks and controls
Benefits
Competitive Pay and Bonuses
Financial Planning and wellbeing
Time away from work
Extras, discounts and perks
Growth and Development
Health and Wellness
Company
Deckers Brands
Footwear & Apparel Company
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
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Leadership Team
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Jessica Boer
VP, Global Retail
A
Angela Salanoa Ogbechie
Chief Supply Chain Officer
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