Director, Data Governance

Deckers Brands•Washington, DC

1d•$186,000 - $200,000•Remote

About The Position

Step into a pivotal leadership role as Director, Data Governance, where you will shape the future of Deckers’ data landscape. You’ll develop, implement, and oversee enterprise-wide data governance, data quality, and data management policies, ensuring our data is accurate, secure, consistent, discoverable, and compliant. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams to build a governance framework that supports trusted data products, data mesh principles, and enterprise analytics initiatives. Your work will empower the business to make data-driven decisions with confidence and integrity. We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.

Requirements

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
Familiarity with privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and security frameworks and controls
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

Nice To Haves

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

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