Data Protection and Governance Director

Design, implement, and lead the enterprise-wide data governance and compliance strategy, vision, and roadmap. Establish an effective data governance system of management through which business functions embrace data governance responsibilities and integrate controls into their day-to-day operations. Develop a practical data classification schema, define and manage enterprise data retention schedules, and establish a unified enterprise data glossary and metadata catalog to create a common business vocabulary. Develop and implement policies, procedures, and controls to ensure and demonstrate compliance. Experience: 6-10 years of experience in data governance, data management, compliance, or data privacy. Global Experience: Experience navigating and leading compliance with major international data privacy regulations, such as GDPR (for Scotland/Romania) and PIPL (for China), in addition to US privacy laws. Program Building: Proven track record of building and implementing a data governance system of management. Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of data management principles, data architecture, and data quality. Leadership: Strong influencing and communication skills. Ability to translate complex legal and technical concepts into clear business terms for executive audiences. Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.