Sr. Director, AI-Ready Data Governance

2 hours, 33 minutes ago
Full-time
Executive
Data Science and Analytics
Veeam Software

Veeam Software

Veeam Software is the global leader in Backup that delivers Modern Data Protection, offering solutions for virtual environments, enterprises, small businesses, and service providers worldwide.

Internet Software & Services
1K-5K
Founded 2006
$500M raised

Description

  • Own and evolve enterprise data governance so data is reliable, explainable, and fit for AI consumption.
  • Establish standards for data definitions, ownership, quality, lineage, and access across core business domains.
  • Define and enforce data quality thresholds for AI use, including accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and consistency.
  • Create clear “AI-approved” and “not AI-ready” data classifications.
  • Certify authoritative datasets, metrics, and definitions used by AI agents, models, and analytics.
  • Reduce duplicate, unofficial, and unmanaged datasets that create conflicting answers and erode trust.
  • Extend governance to AI agents, features, and models, including clarity on data usage, transformation, and accountability.
  • Maintain end-to-end data lineage from source systems through transformations to AI outputs.
  • Partner with Data Science, AI, and Sales AI teams to embed governance into AI design and delivery.
  • Serve as the primary governance partner to Security, Legal, Privacy, and Risk on AI data usage and compliance.

Requirements

  • Proven experience leading enterprise data governance, data management, or data platform initiatives in a SaaS or enterprise environment.
  • Strong understanding of how data supports AI/ML systems and data-driven decision making.
  • Experience building and scaling enterprise data governance frameworks.
  • Solid foundation in data quality, data lineage, and metadata management.
  • Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with both technical and business stakeholders.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
  • Experience working on or supporting AI-driven products or platforms, preferred.
  • Background in data architecture, data engineering, or analytics engineering, preferred.
  • Familiarity with AI governance, explainability, or responsible AI practices, preferred.
  • Experience in high-growth SaaS or cloud environments, preferred.
  • Advanced degree in a relevant field, preferred.

Benefits

  • Unlimited paid time off, 12 paid holidays, 4 extra global VeeaMe Days for self-care, and 24 paid volunteer hours annually.
  • Paid parental leave: 8 weeks for all parents and 16 weeks for birthing parents.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on the first day.
  • Mental health support, therapy sessions, and digital wellness tools through the Employee Assistance Program.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
  • Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support through Maven, plus paid volunteer time.
  • Legal services, identity protection, and supplemental health insurance options.
  • Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting.
  • Learning and development opportunities through LinkedIn Learning, O’Reilly, mentoring, workshops, and the annual Global Day of Learning.
  • Competitive total target compensation with a performance-based bonus, with U.S. ranges from $229,000 to $655,900 depending on geographic zone.

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