Sr. Director of Product Management, Data Governance Platform

Visa•Foster City, CA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Director, Data Governance Platform (Product Management) will define and execute the strategy for Visa’s enterprise Data Governance Platform. This role is critical to enabling trusted, compliant, and high-quality data products that accelerate AI-driven innovation and deliver measurable business impact. Partnering with engineering, data science, privacy, and compliance teams, you will lead the development of scalable governance capabilities aligned with Visa’s Data Products & Platforms Strategy.

Requirements

12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 10 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters/MBA /JD/MD), or a minimum of 5 years of work experience with a PhD
Strong understanding of data architecture principles, metadata management, access management, master data management and data quality.
Hands-on experience with data catalogs, lineage tools, and automated governance technologies.
Knowledge of cloud compute, storage, and engineering practices.
Expertise in regulatory compliance (GDPR, CCPA) and enterprise data security.
Competence in data quality assessment, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement of governance processes.
Proven leadership excellence: driving organizational change, managing global teams, and delivering innovation while strengthening core operations.
Ability to influence senior stakeholders, drive strategic initiatives and lead change management.
Skilled at translating business needs into governance strategies and demonstrating ROI with measurable KPIs.
Strong execution ability to simplify complexity, keep priorities on track, and lead cross-functional projects in ambiguous environments.
Exceptional communication and influence skills across senior levels, geographies, and functions.
Advanced product management skills, including proficiency with product management tools and Scaled Agile practices.
Global perspective with experience in multi-national business environments.

Nice To Haves

15 or more years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 12 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, or MD), PhD with 9+ years of experience
Proven track record of delivering large-scale data platforms and governance solutions in global organizations.
Deep expertise in data governance frameworks, metadata management, and cloud-based data platforms.
Familiarity with AI/ML data lifecycle and compliance standards is a plus.
People management: trusted coach and advocate for responsible data and AI use, with a track record of building high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

Define and own the product vision, strategy and roadmap for Data Governance Platform, ensuring alignment with Visa’s enterprise data strategy and regulatory requirements.
Champion key governance capabilities, including metadata management, data quality & control, access management, and consent management.
Partner with senior stakeholders to translate business needs into governance strategies and deliver measurable OKRs/KPIs.
Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle: ideation, design, development, testing, launch, and continuous improvement.
Convert business needs into platform requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
Oversee critical platform features such as data catalog, data lineage, depersonalization, access management, storage and compute observability.
Drive continuous improvement of data quality processes, leveraging automation and AI-driven insights.
Collaborate with Data/AI Policy & Governance teams to enforce lifecycle standards and consent management.
Establish and enforce best practices for data governance, privacy, and security across all platforms, proactively mitigating data-related risks through robust compliance and governance frameworks.
Stay ahead of emerging trends in data governance, cloud platforms, and AI/ML compliance.
Work closely with engineering, cybersecurity, and product teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions.
Serve as a strategic link between the Global Data Office, business units and technology to ensure governance priorities align with product roadmaps.
Build and mentor a high-performing team of product managers and analysts.
Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement, while promoting data literacy and embedding governance principles across the enterprise.