Warner Bros. Discovery
Overview
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery. The Vice President of Data Strategy and Data Governance will be a key executive 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 and AI are 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. The leader will champion the use of data and AI to drive business transformations, establishing and maintaining robust data governance frameworks that promote data security, quality, and accessibility at scale. Cross-functional collaboration is essential to ensure data is treated as a strategic asset and integrated into the broader organizational transformation initiatives. This role will act as a central point of contact for all data-related matters across the enterprise, advising leadership and stakeholders on strategic data decisions and emerging data trends and technologies. Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive long-term enterprise data strategy aligned with business objectives, focusing on driving actionable, data-driven decision-making across all functions. Identify key business areas where data can unlock opportunities or optimize performance, ensuring data strategy is central to business goals and priorities. Collaborate with business leaders to define critical decisions to drive through data-driven insights and create actionable plans to support these decisions through data strategy and analytics. Drive business transformations by leveraging data and AI to optimize processes, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate innovation. Work with senior leadership to integrate the data strategy with broader organizational transformation initiatives, ensuring data becomes a core part of decision-making at all levels. Lead the embedding of AI and data-driven approaches into key business functions (marketing, sales, operations, finance, product development) to unlock new revenue streams, improve customer experiences, and streamline internal processes. Partner with technology, product, and analytics teams to ensure AI and data initiatives align with the overall business strategy. Champion a culture of data-driven decision-making across the organization, ensuring data and insights shape strategy and operational decisions. Data Governance
Establish and lead a robust data governance program and operating model that ensures data across the enterprise is accurate, consistent, and securely managed in accordance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Define and implement data governance policies and best practices, ensuring compliance with data privacy laws, security standards, and ethical AI practices. Drive compliance and sponsorship of data governance efforts by working with business leaders and enterprise data owners. Oversee data quality management efforts, ensuring tools and processes to measure, manage, and improve data quality across all systems. Ensure the creation and enforcement of data stewardship roles to maintain data properly, including validation and leveraging across business functions. Develop a data governance framework that includes data privacy, security, and compliance with a focus on minimizing risk and ensuring business continuity. Cross-Functional Leadership and Collaboration
Work with technology, analytics, product, and business teams to ensure alignment on data strategy, objectives, and priorities. Foster a data-centric culture by promoting the value of data and ensuring collaboration between data teams and business units. Act as the central point of contact for all data-related matters across the enterprise, advising leadership and stakeholders on strategic data decisions. Performance and Metrics Management
Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of data initiatives and track the impact of data-driven transformations on the business. Regularly assess the performance of data and AI strategies, identifying areas for optimization and ensuring continuous improvement in data capabilities: Monitor and report on the effectiveness of data governance frameworks, data quality, and compliance across the enterprise. Talent Development and Team Leadership
Build and lead a high-performing, diverse data strategy and governance team, ensuring team members have the skills and tools required to execute the data strategy. Support the professional development of team members, offering mentorship and fostering a culture of growth and learning. Ensure the data governance function is adequately resourced with the right people, processes, and technologies to maintain governance standards. Qualifications & Experiences
15+ years of experience in data strategy, data governance, and leading data transformation initiatives, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership or executive role. Proven track record of delivering business value through data and AI-driven transformations. In-depth knowledge of data governance frameworks, data privacy and security regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.), and AI ethics. Strong expertise in data management, data quality, and compliance standards across large-scale enterprises. Experience in developing and executing enterprise-wide data strategies, including data architecture, integration, and advanced analytics. Extensive experience building and leading cross-functional teams and aligning with senior executives, business stakeholders, and technical teams. Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills, translating business needs into data-driven solutions. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to drive alignment across the organization. A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred. Desirable Skills
Experience in leading digital and AI-led transformations in large organizations. Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern data technologies. Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives and ensure alignment with business objectives. Notes
On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, with an expected completion in mid-2026. Details will be shared in the newsroom. Upon separation, employment may transition to Discovery Global. There is an opportunity to contribute during this transformation. How We Get Things Done… This section outlines guiding principles and core values. See guiding principles at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ for details. Inclusion & Accessibility
Warner Bros. Discovery is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other protected categories. If adjustments are needed during the application process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit a request. Compensation: Pay Range: $203,770.00 - $378,430.00 per year. Base pay is one component of total compensation, which may include bonuses and other incentives. Benefits include health insurance, wellness program, retirement savings, holidays, and other programs where legally required.
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Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery. The Vice President of Data Strategy and Data Governance will be a key executive 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 and AI are 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. The leader will champion the use of data and AI to drive business transformations, establishing and maintaining robust data governance frameworks that promote data security, quality, and accessibility at scale. Cross-functional collaboration is essential to ensure data is treated as a strategic asset and integrated into the broader organizational transformation initiatives. This role will act as a central point of contact for all data-related matters across the enterprise, advising leadership and stakeholders on strategic data decisions and emerging data trends and technologies. Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive long-term enterprise data strategy aligned with business objectives, focusing on driving actionable, data-driven decision-making across all functions. Identify key business areas where data can unlock opportunities or optimize performance, ensuring data strategy is central to business goals and priorities. Collaborate with business leaders to define critical decisions to drive through data-driven insights and create actionable plans to support these decisions through data strategy and analytics. Drive business transformations by leveraging data and AI to optimize processes, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate innovation. Work with senior leadership to integrate the data strategy with broader organizational transformation initiatives, ensuring data becomes a core part of decision-making at all levels. Lead the embedding of AI and data-driven approaches into key business functions (marketing, sales, operations, finance, product development) to unlock new revenue streams, improve customer experiences, and streamline internal processes. Partner with technology, product, and analytics teams to ensure AI and data initiatives align with the overall business strategy. Champion a culture of data-driven decision-making across the organization, ensuring data and insights shape strategy and operational decisions. Data Governance
Establish and lead a robust data governance program and operating model that ensures data across the enterprise is accurate, consistent, and securely managed in accordance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Define and implement data governance policies and best practices, ensuring compliance with data privacy laws, security standards, and ethical AI practices. Drive compliance and sponsorship of data governance efforts by working with business leaders and enterprise data owners. Oversee data quality management efforts, ensuring tools and processes to measure, manage, and improve data quality across all systems. Ensure the creation and enforcement of data stewardship roles to maintain data properly, including validation and leveraging across business functions. Develop a data governance framework that includes data privacy, security, and compliance with a focus on minimizing risk and ensuring business continuity. Cross-Functional Leadership and Collaboration
Work with technology, analytics, product, and business teams to ensure alignment on data strategy, objectives, and priorities. Foster a data-centric culture by promoting the value of data and ensuring collaboration between data teams and business units. Act as the central point of contact for all data-related matters across the enterprise, advising leadership and stakeholders on strategic data decisions. Performance and Metrics Management
Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of data initiatives and track the impact of data-driven transformations on the business. Regularly assess the performance of data and AI strategies, identifying areas for optimization and ensuring continuous improvement in data capabilities: Monitor and report on the effectiveness of data governance frameworks, data quality, and compliance across the enterprise. Talent Development and Team Leadership
Build and lead a high-performing, diverse data strategy and governance team, ensuring team members have the skills and tools required to execute the data strategy. Support the professional development of team members, offering mentorship and fostering a culture of growth and learning. Ensure the data governance function is adequately resourced with the right people, processes, and technologies to maintain governance standards. Qualifications & Experiences
15+ years of experience in data strategy, data governance, and leading data transformation initiatives, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership or executive role. Proven track record of delivering business value through data and AI-driven transformations. In-depth knowledge of data governance frameworks, data privacy and security regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.), and AI ethics. Strong expertise in data management, data quality, and compliance standards across large-scale enterprises. Experience in developing and executing enterprise-wide data strategies, including data architecture, integration, and advanced analytics. Extensive experience building and leading cross-functional teams and aligning with senior executives, business stakeholders, and technical teams. Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills, translating business needs into data-driven solutions. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to drive alignment across the organization. A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred. Desirable Skills
Experience in leading digital and AI-led transformations in large organizations. Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern data technologies. Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives and ensure alignment with business objectives. Notes
On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, with an expected completion in mid-2026. Details will be shared in the newsroom. Upon separation, employment may transition to Discovery Global. There is an opportunity to contribute during this transformation. How We Get Things Done… This section outlines guiding principles and core values. See guiding principles at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ for details. Inclusion & Accessibility
Warner Bros. Discovery is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other protected categories. If adjustments are needed during the application process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit a request. Compensation: Pay Range: $203,770.00 - $378,430.00 per year. Base pay is one component of total compensation, which may include bonuses and other incentives. Benefits include health insurance, wellness program, retirement savings, holidays, and other programs where legally required.
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