Director, Data Strategy, Data Governance

Velir

Director of Data Strategy at Velir, responsible for aligning data strategies with business objectives and overseeing client data engagements. Leading governance frameworks and advising executive stakeholders in data transformation initiatives.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $185,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead enterprise data strategies aligned to client business objectives and digital transformation goals
Design and implement scalable governance frameworks spanning data quality, metadata, MDM, stewardship, and access controls
Advise executive stakeholders on making data a strategic asset through monetization, risk management, and organizational enablement
Serve as the primary executive partner to senior client stakeholders, including CDOs and CIOs
Translate complex business challenges into actionable data strategies and present recommendations to executive audiences
Lead new business efforts including RFP responses, proposals, and client presentations
Drive account growth and contribute to go-to-market strategy, partnerships, and service development
Represent the organization through speaking engagements, industry events, and publications
Oversee delivery of data strategy and governance engagements, ensuring quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction
Lead and mentor a team of managers and senior leaders, fostering growth and high performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in data strategy, governance, or data management
Proven track record leading enterprise-scale initiatives
Experience engaging executive stakeholders
Demonstrable expertise in tools and platforms belonging to the modern data stack
Strong leadership and team management experience
Background in analytics, engineering, data science, or related roles
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and problem-solving skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Excellent benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

data strategydata governancedata managementdata qualitymetadata managementmaster data management (MDM)data stewardshipaccess controlsanalyticsdata science

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementcommunicationproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementmentoringpresentation skillsorganizational enablementclient satisfactionstrategic thinking