Job Posting Title:
VP, Data Governance and Strategy
Req ID:
Job Description:
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.
Job Posting Segment:
Enterprise Technology and Data
Job Posting Primary Business:
Technology Strategy
Primary Job Posting Category:
Data Governance & Administration
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Burbank, CA, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
USA - FL - Kirkman Point 1
Date Posted:
2026-07-07
