Director, Data Governance

CrowdStrike

Director of Data Governance leading enterprise data governance strategies at CrowdStrike. Establishing governance standards and engaging with stakeholders across the organization.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $170,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Informatica

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and lead the enterprise data governance strategy, framework, and operating model
Establish policies, standards, and procedures for data quality, metadata, lineage, privacy, and lifecycle management
Align governance initiatives with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and risk management priorities
Lead and facilitate data governance councils, working groups, and steering committees
Partner closely with business leaders, data owners, and data stewards to drive accountability and decision-making
Ensure clear accountability for data quality, definitions, and usage
Establish and monitor data quality frameworks, KPIs, and remediation processes
Oversee implementation and adoption of data catalog and metadata management tools
Ensure adherence to data-related regulatory requirements (e.g., privacy, security, retention)
Drive widespread adoption of data governance practices across the organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related fields
Proven experience building and scaling enterprise data governance programs
Strong understanding of data management disciplines (data quality, metadata, MDM, lineage, privacy)
Experience leading initiatives across the organization and influencing senior stakeholders
Hands-on experience with data governance or catalog tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica, etc.)
Strong facilitation skills with experience leading governance councils and executive forums
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value
Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Market leader in compensation and equity awards
Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
Paid parental and adoption leaves
Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe

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Hard Skills & Tools

Data GovernanceData ManagementMetadata ManagementMaster Data Management (MDM)Data LineageData PrivacyData Quality FrameworksKPI MonitoringRegulatory ComplianceData Lifecycle Management

Soft Skills

Facilitation SkillsCommunication SkillsInfluencing Skills