Universal Music Group · 4 hours ago
Vice President, Data Governance and Strategy
New York, New York
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$226K/yr - $375K/yr
10+ years expUniversal Music Group is the world’s leading music company committed to artistry, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The Vice President of Data Governance and Strategy will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive data governance and strategy function, ensuring the integrity and strategic use of data related to music rights, royalties, and fan engagement.
Audio Recording and ProductionMedia and EntertainmentMusicPublishing
Responsibilities
Define and drive the enterprise data strategy to support business growth, monetization of music assets, and fan engagement
Align data initiatives with music industry trends, business priorities, and evolving digital platforms (e.g., streaming, social, NFT/AI licensing)
Partner with C-level executives, legal, finance, marketing, HR and other UMG functions to integrate data insights into strategic decision-making
Develop and implement a robust data governance framework covering fan and eCommerce data, DSP consumption data, artist and product metadata, financial and royalty data
Standardize data definitions and metadata across systems (e.g., ISRC, ISWC, IPI) for consistency and transparency
Ensure compliance with global music rights regulations and data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
Work cross-functionally with legal, operations, analytics teams, and product teams to implement governance standards
Promote data literacy and accountability across departments and business units
Evaluate and deploy tools for Data Governance Operations – discovery/inventory, classification, tagging and cataloging etc
Drive automation and innovation in data capture from digital platforms (e.g., Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, TikTok)
Stay informed about emerging tech (blockchain, AI, NFTs) and their implications for music data governance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Music Business, Data Science, or a related field; Master's degree or MBA preferred
10+ years of experience in data governance, information strategy, or digital rights management, preferably in music, media, or entertainment
Deep understanding of music rights, publishing, royalties, and distribution models
Familiarity with industry standards such as DDEX, ISRC, ISWC, and global licensing bodies (e.g., ASCAP, BMI, PRS, SoundExchange)
Experience with data governance and catalog management tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Synchtank, Vistex, Revelator)
Strong executive presence with exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Demonstrated success driving organizational change related to data transformation
Visionary leadership with a passion for the intersection of data, music, and innovation
Expertise in digital music consumption trends and data monetization
Strong analytical and compliance-oriented mindset
Ability to drive cross-functional alignment and cultural change
Preferred
Master's degree or MBA
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
2-weeks paid Winter Break
10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent
Company
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is a music-based entertainment company that offers music recording, publishing, and merchandising services worldwide. It is a sub-organization of Leviy Publishing.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.65BKey Investors
William AckmanTencent
2023-06-06Post Ipo Debt· $802.31M
2021-09-21IPO
2021-06-21Secondary Market· $4.17B
Leadership Team
Devraj Sanyal
Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Group, India & South Asia; SVP Strategy "AMEA"
Timothy Xu
Chairman and CEO
Recent News
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