Director, Enterprise Data Governance

Target

Director of Enterprise Data Governance overseeing data strategy and standards for Target's operations. Leading governance initiatives to ensure data quality, accessibility, and AI readiness.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeBrooklyn Park • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $135,000 - $243,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data governance, metadata management, and lifecycle management, with a strong focus on building accountable, high-quality data strategies that enable AI readiness and scalable decision-making. Proven ability to lead teams, drive enterprise adoption, and communicate effectively with executives.

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Data GovernanceMetadata ManagementCloud Data PlatformsChange LeadershipExecutive Communication

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Hard Skills

Data ManagementLifecycle ManagementData QualityData ArchitectureAI-Enabled Data Platforms

Soft Skills

LeadershipOutcome-Focused CommunicationStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Data Catalog ToolsData Quality ToolsCloud Platforms

Industry Keywords

Data Governance StandardsData StewardshipPrivacyRisk ManagementResponsible AI

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Target’s efforts to ensure data is trusted, accessible, and AI ‑ ready
Define the strategy, operating model, and standards for accountable, high-quality data at scale
Enable faster, higher-confidence decisions and scalable AI through trusted, governed data
Establish ownership and stewardship across domains with clear accountability
Define and enforce standards for quality, metadata, lineage, access, and lifecycle
Embed governance into platforms, pipelines, and AI/ML workflows
Scale automation (catalog, lineage, data quality, observability)
Provide business direction for governance products and platforms
Lead governance forums; align business, product, and technology leaders
Drive enterprise adoption and behavior change toward shared data accountability
Build and lead the governance team and operating model (central + federated)
Define KPIs and maturity model; report outcomes to executives

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years in data management/governance; 5+ in leadership
Four year degree in Business, Tech, Analytics or related field, or equivalent experience
Expertise in data governance, metadata, and lifecycle management
Proficiency with modern cloud data platforms and catalog/quality tools
Demonstrated ability to engage deeply with architecture, engineering, and platform teams
Strong understanding of modern data architectures, cloud platforms, and AI-enabled data platforms
Knowledge of privacy, risk, and responsible AI
Proven change leadership and operating model design
Strong executive communication; outcome-focused

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health benefits and programs including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
401(k)
Employee discount
Short term disability
Long term disability
Paid sick leave
Paid national holidays
Paid vacation