Director, Data Governance - Las Vegas, NV

IGT, a Nevada Corporation•Spring Valley, NV

3d•$140,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about turning data into a trusted business asset? As the Director, Data Governance, you will build and lead our enterprise-wide data governance program, establishing the policies, standards, and operating framework that ensure data across the organization is accurate, secure, well-defined, and trusted. In this highly visible leadership role, you'll partner with IT, Legal, Compliance, and business leaders to shape governance strategy, improve data quality, and drive enterprise adoption of governance best practices. You'll play a critical role in helping the organization make confident, data-driven decisions while ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Data Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in data management, data governance, or a related discipline, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Proven success designing and implementing enterprise data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
Strong understanding of data quality, metadata management, master data management, and modern data architecture principles.
Experience with leading data governance platforms such as Collibra, Alation, Informatica, Atlan, or similar solutions.
Knowledge of data privacy and security regulations, including GDPR and other applicable data protection laws.
Experience working with cloud data platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP, along with modern data ecosystems including Databricks or Snowflake.
Excellent communication, executive presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build consensus across cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Data Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Professional certifications such as CDMP, DGSP, or similar.
Experience within the gaming industry.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing evolution of the enterprise data governance framework, including policies, standards, and operating procedures.
Establish and chair the Data Governance Council, partnering with business, IT, Legal, and Compliance leaders to drive accountability and resolve data ownership challenges.
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of data stewards and governance analysts.
Partner with data engineering and IT teams to implement and optimize data catalogs, metadata repositories, and data lineage capabilities.
Define, monitor, and report on data quality metrics, governance KPIs, and remediation initiatives to executive leadership.
Ensure enterprise data practices align with applicable regulatory requirements and privacy standards, including GDPR and other relevant regulations.
Lead enterprise Master Data Management (MDM) initiatives, establishing trusted "golden records" for critical business data.
Develop training and change management programs that improve data literacy and encourage adoption of governance practices across the organization.
Stay current on emerging governance technologies, industry trends, and regulatory changes, recommending improvements that strengthen the organization's data capabilities.