VP, Data Governance and Strategy

Vice President, Data Governance And Strategy

The Vice President, Data Governance and Strategy is a senior executive leader responsible for defining and advancing Disney's data strategy within Enterprise Technology & Data.

Reporting to the VP, Technology Strategy, this role will position data as a trusted enterprise asset by driving alignment across business units, improving data quality and transparency, and building AI-ready foundations that support smarter decision-making, operational excellence, and next-generation customer experiences.

Define and lead enterprise data strategy

• Establish a clear, scalable data strategy aligned to business growth and innovation priorities
• Drive consistency in data definitions, standards, and governance practices across the company

Build and operationalize governance at scale

• Define data ownership, stewardship models, and accountability frameworks
• Implement standards for data quality, transparency, and auditability

Enable AI and advanced analytics

• Ensure data is AI-ready— accurate, traceable, governed, and responsibly sourced
• Partners across teams to support machine learning, generative AI, and advanced analytics use cases

Strengthen risk and compliance frameworks

• Partner with Legal, Privacy, and Security to establish governance for data usage, consent, and ethical AI
• Identify and mitigate risks related to data sharing, automation, and emerging technologies

Drive enterprise adoption and cultural change

• Champion data literacy, stewardship, and accountability across the organization
• Lead change initiatives to position data as a core enterprise capability

Lead and scale a high-impact team

• Build and develop a strong team aligned to enterprise priorities
• Inspire collaboration and connect teams to broader business outcomes

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience, including significant leadership experience
• Proven experience leading enterprise data governance and strategy at scale
• Track record of driving cross-functional alignment across business and technical stakeholders
• Strong leadership capability with experience leading organizational change and transformation
• Demonstrated ability to influence at the executive level
• Deep understanding of data governance frameworks, data quality, and data standardization
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or relevant certifications
• Experience with Data Governance, AI, advanced analytics and emerging data technologies
• Proven ability to build and scale high-performing data teams
• Recognized thought leadership in data, governance and analytics

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Analytics or a related field, or equivalent experience

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA or Orlando, FL is $228,700 - $36,700 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.