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Trupanion Company Description Trupanion is a leading provider of medical insurance for cats and dogs in North America. Our mission is to help loving, responsible pet owners budget and care for their pets. At Trupanion, we offer a collaborative, casual, and pet-friendly environment where everyone is encouraged to be themselves. Job Description The
Vice President of Data Strategy and Data Governance
will be a key leader responsible for developing and executing the long-term enterprise data strategy and leading the organization’s data governance initiatives. This role will drive the company’s transformation by ensuring data is central to business decisions and processes. The VP will work closely with business leaders to identify critical business decisions and shape data-driven strategies that empower the organization to achieve its objectives. They will also oversee enterprise-wide data governance to ensure data quality, privacy, compliance, and alignment with business goals. They will champion the use of data and AI/machine learning to drive business transformations, working across teams to ensure that data is treated as a strategic asset. This individual will establish and maintain robust data governance frameworks that promote data security, quality, and accessibility at scale. This position is open to candidates in the Seattle area with a hybrid remote/in-office schedule (in-office at least 3 days per week). Responsibilities Develop and implement a comprehensive enterprise data strategy aligned with organizational objectives. Identify and prioritize opportunities where data can drive value, optimize operations, or support innovation. Partner with senior business leaders to define critical data-driven decisions and ensure the strategy supports these priorities. Drive business transformations by leveraging data and AI to optimize processes, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate innovation. Integrate the data strategy with broader organizational transformation initiatives to make data a core part of decision-making. Lead efforts to integrate data science and AI across key functions such as operations, finance, marketing, and product. Ensure alignment between business strategy and data initiatives, delivering scalable outcomes. Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making and use data to solve business challenges. Design and lead a robust data governance framework ensuring accuracy, security, and compliance. Define and implement data governance policies, partnering with legal and CISO to ensure privacy, security standards, and ethical AI practices. Oversee data quality management across systems and drive improvements. Lead the implementation and ongoing management of Master Data Management (MDM) across business units and systems. Act as the primary point of contact for enterprise data governance and strategy. Collaborate with technology, analytics, product, and business teams to align priorities and execution plans. Provide thought leadership on data trends, governance, and ethical practices. Monitor performance and ensure continuous improvement of data quality, usage, and compliance. Communicate impact and progress of data initiatives to executive stakeholders. Build and lead a high-performing team of data governance, data science, and analytics professionals. Invest in team development through mentorship and skill-building to meet evolving data needs. Ensure data governance is appropriately resourced and aligned with organizational growth. Oversee the evolution of data architecture, including data lakes, warehouses, and cloud platforms. Establish KPIs to assess the effectiveness of data governance, strategy execution, and AI initiatives. Qualifications 15+ years of experience in data strategy, governance, and transformation, including 7+ years in a senior leadership role. Proven success in leading enterprise-wide data initiatives and enabling business transformation through data and AI/machine learning. Deep understanding of data governance, privacy laws, data security practices, and ethical AI standards. Ability to develop and execute complex data strategies across large-scale organizations. Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills; able to influence at all levels of the organization. Bachelor’s degree in data science or related field required; Master’s degree preferred. Skills Experience with SaaS and PaaS data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake or similar) and modern data architectures. Expertise in building and scaling governance programs in regulated or data-intensive industries. Track record of managing cross-functional initiatives and delivering measurable business impact. Compensation The pay range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000, on a full-time schedule. Along with base salary, Trupanion employees may be eligible for monthly bonuses. We grant Restricted Stock Units to new hires with vesting over 4 years. Benefits and Perks Full medical, dental, and vision benefits at no cost to the employee Four weeks of paid time off and 9 paid float holidays Five-week sabbatical after five years of employment Open, casual, pet-friendly, and fun office environment Free medical health insurance for your pet (1 dog or cat) Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations Seattle office amenities: on-site gym, dog-walking services, free parking, and ORCA card benefits For more information about Trupanion, visit https://trupanion.com/about Equal opportunity: Trupanion is an equal-opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, and skills. We will provide reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive benefits. Please contact us to request accommodations. Seniority level
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Vice President, Data Strategy & Governance
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Trupanion Company Description Trupanion is a leading provider of medical insurance for cats and dogs in North America. Our mission is to help loving, responsible pet owners budget and care for their pets. At Trupanion, we offer a collaborative, casual, and pet-friendly environment where everyone is encouraged to be themselves. Job Description The
Vice President of Data Strategy and Data Governance
will be a key leader responsible for developing and executing the long-term enterprise data strategy and leading the organization’s data governance initiatives. This role will drive the company’s transformation by ensuring data is central to business decisions and processes. The VP will work closely with business leaders to identify critical business decisions and shape data-driven strategies that empower the organization to achieve its objectives. They will also oversee enterprise-wide data governance to ensure data quality, privacy, compliance, and alignment with business goals. They will champion the use of data and AI/machine learning to drive business transformations, working across teams to ensure that data is treated as a strategic asset. This individual will establish and maintain robust data governance frameworks that promote data security, quality, and accessibility at scale. This position is open to candidates in the Seattle area with a hybrid remote/in-office schedule (in-office at least 3 days per week). Responsibilities Develop and implement a comprehensive enterprise data strategy aligned with organizational objectives. Identify and prioritize opportunities where data can drive value, optimize operations, or support innovation. Partner with senior business leaders to define critical data-driven decisions and ensure the strategy supports these priorities. Drive business transformations by leveraging data and AI to optimize processes, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate innovation. Integrate the data strategy with broader organizational transformation initiatives to make data a core part of decision-making. Lead efforts to integrate data science and AI across key functions such as operations, finance, marketing, and product. Ensure alignment between business strategy and data initiatives, delivering scalable outcomes. Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making and use data to solve business challenges. Design and lead a robust data governance framework ensuring accuracy, security, and compliance. Define and implement data governance policies, partnering with legal and CISO to ensure privacy, security standards, and ethical AI practices. Oversee data quality management across systems and drive improvements. Lead the implementation and ongoing management of Master Data Management (MDM) across business units and systems. Act as the primary point of contact for enterprise data governance and strategy. Collaborate with technology, analytics, product, and business teams to align priorities and execution plans. Provide thought leadership on data trends, governance, and ethical practices. Monitor performance and ensure continuous improvement of data quality, usage, and compliance. Communicate impact and progress of data initiatives to executive stakeholders. Build and lead a high-performing team of data governance, data science, and analytics professionals. Invest in team development through mentorship and skill-building to meet evolving data needs. Ensure data governance is appropriately resourced and aligned with organizational growth. Oversee the evolution of data architecture, including data lakes, warehouses, and cloud platforms. Establish KPIs to assess the effectiveness of data governance, strategy execution, and AI initiatives. Qualifications 15+ years of experience in data strategy, governance, and transformation, including 7+ years in a senior leadership role. Proven success in leading enterprise-wide data initiatives and enabling business transformation through data and AI/machine learning. Deep understanding of data governance, privacy laws, data security practices, and ethical AI standards. Ability to develop and execute complex data strategies across large-scale organizations. Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills; able to influence at all levels of the organization. Bachelor’s degree in data science or related field required; Master’s degree preferred. Skills Experience with SaaS and PaaS data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake or similar) and modern data architectures. Expertise in building and scaling governance programs in regulated or data-intensive industries. Track record of managing cross-functional initiatives and delivering measurable business impact. Compensation The pay range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000, on a full-time schedule. Along with base salary, Trupanion employees may be eligible for monthly bonuses. We grant Restricted Stock Units to new hires with vesting over 4 years. Benefits and Perks Full medical, dental, and vision benefits at no cost to the employee Four weeks of paid time off and 9 paid float holidays Five-week sabbatical after five years of employment Open, casual, pet-friendly, and fun office environment Free medical health insurance for your pet (1 dog or cat) Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations Seattle office amenities: on-site gym, dog-walking services, free parking, and ORCA card benefits For more information about Trupanion, visit https://trupanion.com/about Equal opportunity: Trupanion is an equal-opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, and skills. We will provide reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive benefits. Please contact us to request accommodations. Seniority level
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Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr