Palo Alto Networks · 2 weeks ago
Sr. Director, AI Data Strategy & Governance
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$241K/yr - $344K/yr
12+ years expPalo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company dedicated to protecting our digital way of life. They are seeking a Senior Director to lead the Data & Analytics team, focusing on data governance and the adoption of AI products across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Lead the strategy for Data Governance across the organization while simultaneously driving the adoption of AI products at an enterprise scale
Drive the transition of high-potential AI products from early pilots into full-scale production
Lead the strategy and execution of our Data Governance initiative
Drive the build of an AI-powered governance platform, ensuring our data is secured and curated through automation
Act as a strategic partner to IT Engineering and Product teams
Drive the technical roadmap based on business needs, ensuring we build the right infrastructure for Governance and AI enablement
Recruit and lead a high-performing team
Own the delivery of complex, multi-quarter initiatives
Serve as a trusted advisor to Senior Leadership
Qualification
Required
12+ years of experience leading complex data initiatives
Track record of operationalizing products and driving strategy in mid-to-large enterprise environments
Understanding of the Machine Learning lifecycle, Data Architecture, and AI technologies
Proven experience leading Data Governance initiatives
History of building things, not just managing them
Demonstrated success in taking data/AI products from Proof of Concept (POC) to global deployment
Bachelor's degree in a technical field required
Experience building and transforming teams
Must be local to SF bay area
Preferred
Advanced Degree (MBA or MS) is preferred
Benefits
Restricted stock units
Bonus
Company
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$65MKey Investors
Icon VenturesLehman HoldingsGlobespan Capital Partners
2012-07-20IPO
2008-11-03Series C· $10M
2008-08-18Series C· $27M
Leadership Team
Helmut Reisinger
CEO EMEA
Nikesh Arora
Chairman CEO
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