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Director - Data Strategy and Governance

Commvault
$166,345-$244,950
United States, New Jersey, Tinton Falls
1 CommVault Way (Show on map)
Aug 06, 2025
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For over 25 years, more than 100,000 organizations and a vast partner ecosystem have relied on Commvault to reduce risks, improve governance, and do more with data. The Opportunity... The Director of Data Strategy and Governance is responsible for defining and executing the organization's data strategy, ensuring data governance, compliance, and alignment with business objectives. This role oversees data policies, security, and quality standards while enabling the organization to leverage data for business insights and operational excellence. The director collaborates with IT, business leaders, legal, and compliance teams to ensure data is trusted, well-managed, and effectively utilized across the enterprise. What You'll Do... 1. Data Strategy & Vision Develop and drive a comprehensive enterprise data strategy to support business objectives, analytics, and digital transformation. Define and execute a data governance framework to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance. Align data initiatives with business priorities to drive growth, efficiency, and innovation. 2. Data Governance & Compliance Establish data governance policies, processes, and standards to ensure data quality, security, and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, SOX). Develop and oversee a data stewardship program, ensuring business and IT teams follow data governance best practices. Collaborate with Legal, Security, and Compliance teams to manage risks related to data privacy and regulatory requirements. 3. Data Management & Architecture Work with IT and engineering teams to define data architecture, data lakes, data warehouses, and integration strategies. Ensure proper metadata management, data cataloging, and master data management (MDM) to maintain high-quality, discoverable data. Oversee the implementation of data lifecycle management, ensuring proper retention, archiving, and deletion policies. 4. Data Enablement & Business Insights Lead data literacy and enablement programs, ensuring business users and analysts can self-serve and derive value from data. Partner with business stakeholders to prioritize data initiatives, develop dashboards, and drive data-driven decision-making. Establish and optimize data-sharing processes, ensuring secure and seamless access to relevant data across the organization. 5. Leadership & Team Development Build and lead a Data Governance Office (DGO) or similar function within the organization. Hire, mentor, and develop a team of data governance professionals, data stewards, and compliance experts. Drive cross-functional collaboration with IT, business units, and external partners to enhance data governance maturity. 6. Technology & Tools Evaluate and implement data governance and cataloging tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica, Talend). Support cloud and on-premise data platforms, ensuring alignment with best practices in data security and management. Stay informed about emerging trends in AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics, incorporating them into data strategies. Essential Skills & Experience 10+ years of experience in data management, data governance, or enterprise data strategy roles. Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. Experience working with enterprise data platforms, data warehouses, and cloud-based data ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP). Familiarity with data security, privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA), and compliance standards. Proven ability to drive cross-functional collaboration between business and IT teams. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Who You Are... Preferred Skills & Experience Experience in a SaaS, enterprise software, or cloud-first organization. Knowledge of AI governance and responsible data use frameworks. Certifications in Data Governance (e.g., DCAM, CDMP) or Data Privacy (CIPP, CIPT). Experience with FinOps and cost optimization strategies related to data infrastructure. Ready to #makeyourmark at Commvault? Apply now! #LI-LB1 #LI-Remote Thank you for your interest in Commvault. Reflected below is the minimum and maximum base salary range for this role. At Commvault we use broad salary ranges in our job postings to reflect the diverse levels of expertise and experience among our candidates and is not reflective of the total compensation and benefits package. The specific salary offered will be determined based on your unique qualifications, including your relevant experience, skills, and the value you bring to the role. While the range provides a general idea of the compensation, it is important to note that placements within the range are not automatic and will be carefully considered to ensure a fair and competitive offer. We are committed to rewarding talent and experience. US Pay Range $166,345 — $244,950 USD Commvault is an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are always committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status and we will not discriminate against on the basis of such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we work. Commvault's goal is to make interviewing inclusive and accessible to all candidates and employees. 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