Overview
Job Posting Title:
VP, Data Governance and Strategy
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Job Description:
At Disney, we’re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt’s passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world—a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences — and we’re constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences.
The Enterprise Technology & Data mission is to deliver technology solutions that align to business strategies while enabling enterprise efficiency and promoting cross-company collaborative innovation. Our group drives competitive advantage by enhancing our consumer experiences, enabling business growth, and advancing operational excellence.
About the Role:
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.
What You’ll Do
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
What You Bring
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.