Warner Bros. Discovery · 2 months ago
VP Data Strategy, Governance
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$204K/yr - $378K/yr
15+ years expWarner Bros. Discovery is a leading entertainment company known for its iconic content and beloved brands. The Vice President of Data Strategy and Data Governance will be responsible for developing and executing the long-term enterprise data strategy and leading data governance initiatives to ensure data and AI are central to business decisions and processes.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive long-term enterprise data strategy aligned with business objectives, focusing on driving actionable, data-driven decision-making across all functions of the organization
Identify key business areas where data can unlock new opportunities or optimize performance, ensuring that data strategy is central to business goals and priorities
Collaborate with business leaders to define the critical decisions the organization wants to drive through data-driven insights, and create actionable plans to support these decisions through data strategy and analytics
Drive business transformations by leveraging data and AI to optimize processes, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate innovation
Work closely with senior leadership to integrate the data strategy with broader organizational transformation initiatives, ensuring that data becomes a core part of the decision-making process at all levels
Lead the charge in embedding AI and data-driven approaches into key business functions such as marketing, sales, operations, finance, and product development to unlock new revenue streams, improve customer experiences, and streamline internal processes
Partner with technology, product, and analytics teams to ensure the successful execution of AI and data initiatives, ensuring that these projects are aligned with the overall business strategy
Champion a culture of data-driven decision-making across the organization, ensuring that data and insights are consistently utilized to shape strategy and operational decisions
Establish and lead a robust data governance program and operating model that ensures data across the enterprise is accurate, consistent, and securely managed in accordance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
Define and implement data governance policies and best practices, ensuring compliance with data privacy laws, security standards, and ethical AI practices
Drive the compliance and sponsorship to data governance efforts by working with business leaders and enterprise data owners
Oversee data quality management efforts, ensuring that the organization has the tools and processes to measure, manage, and improve data quality across all systems
Ensure the creation and enforcement of data stewardship roles to ensure that data is properly maintained, validated, and leveraged across all business functions
Drive the development of a data governance framework that includes data privacy, security, and compliance, with a focus on minimizing risk and ensuring business continuity
Work closely with technology, analytics, product, and business teams to ensure alignment on data strategy, objectives, and priorities
Foster a data-centric culture throughout the organization by promoting the value of data and ensuring collaboration between data teams and business units
Act as the central point of contact for all data-related matters across the enterprise, advising leadership and stakeholders on strategic data decisions and providing thought leadership on emerging data trends and technologies
Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of data initiatives and track the impact of data-driven transformations on the business
Regularly assess the performance of data and AI strategies, identifying areas for optimization and ensuring continuous improvement in data capabilities
Monitor and report on the effectiveness of data governance frameworks, data quality, and compliance across the enterprise
Build and lead a high-performing, diverse data strategy and governance team, ensuring that team members have the skills and tools necessary to execute the data strategy effectively
Support the professional development of team members, offering mentorship and fostering a culture of growth and learning
Ensure that the data governance function is adequately resourced, ensuring the right people, processes, and technologies are in place to maintain governance standards across the organization
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience in data strategy, data governance, and leading data transformation initiatives, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership or executive role
Proven track record of successfully driving business transformations through data and AI, with a focus on delivering measurable business value
In-depth knowledge of data governance frameworks, data privacy and security regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.), and AI ethics
Strong expertise in data management, data quality, and compliance standards across large-scale, complex enterprises
Experience in developing and executing enterprise-wide data strategies, including data architecture, data integration, and advanced analytics
Extensive experience in building and leading cross-functional teams, collaborating with senior executives, business stakeholders, and technical teams
Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills, with the ability to translate business needs into data-driven solutions and actions
Excellent communication, influencing, and presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to build relationships and drive alignment across the organization
Preferred
A Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred
Experience in leading digital and AI-led transformations in large organizations
Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern data technologies
Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives and ensure alignment with business objectives
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
An employee wellness program
Life and disability insurance
A retirement savings plan
Paid holidays and sick time
Vacation
Company
Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$17.5BKey Investors
JP Morgan
2025-12-05Acquired
2025-06-09Post Ipo Debt· $17.5B
2005-07-15IPO
Leadership Team
David Zaslav
President and CEO
Mark Thompson
CEO
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