VP, Data Governance and Strategy

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 GovernanceandStrategy 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.


WhatYou’llDo


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


+ Partnersacross teams to support machine learning, generative AI, and advanced analytics use cases


Strengthenrisk and compliance frameworks


+ Partner with Legal, Privacy, and Security toestablishgovernance for data usage, consent, and ethical AI


+ Identifyand 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 developa strong teamaligned 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 recordof 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 withDataGovernance, AI, advancedanalyticsand emerging data technologies


+ Proven ability to build and scale high-performing data teams


+ Recognized thought leadership in data,governanceandanalytics


Education


+ Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology,Engineering, Analyticsor 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.

Job ID: 10155141

Location: Burbank,California

Job Posting Company: The Walt Disney Company (Corporate)
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