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Commvault

Director - Data Strategy and Governance

Commvault, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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About Commvault

Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT) is the gold standard in cyber resilience. The company empowers customers to uncover, take action, and rapidly recover from cyberattacks - keeping data safe and businesses resilient. The company's unique AI-powered platform combines best-in-class data protection, exceptional data security, advanced data intelligence, and lightning-fast recovery across any workload or cloud at the lowest TCO. For over 25 years, more than 100,000 organizations and a vast partner ecosystem have relied on Commvault to reduce risks, improve governance, and do more with data. The Opportunity...

The Director of Data Strategy and Governance is responsible for defining and executing the organization's data strategy, ensuring data governance, compliance, and alignment with business objectives. This role oversees data policies, security, and quality standards while enabling the organization to leverage data for business insights and operational excellence. The director collaborates with IT, business leaders, legal, and compliance teams to ensure data is trusted, well-managed, and effectively utilized across the enterprise.

What You'll Do...

1. Data Strategy & Vision

Develop and drive a

comprehensive enterprise data strategy

to support business objectives, analytics, and digital transformation.

Define and execute a

data governance framework

to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance.

Align data initiatives with

business priorities

to drive growth, efficiency, and innovation.

2. Data Governance & Compliance

Establish

data governance policies , processes, and standards to ensure data quality, security, and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, SOX).

Develop and oversee a

data stewardship program , ensuring business and IT teams follow data governance best practices.

Collaborate with

Legal, Security, and Compliance

teams to manage risks related to data privacy and regulatory requirements.

3. Data Management & Architecture

Work with IT and engineering teams to define

data architecture, data lakes, data warehouses, and integration strategies .

Ensure proper

metadata management , data cataloging, and master data management (MDM) to maintain high-quality, discoverable data.

Oversee the implementation of

data lifecycle management , ensuring proper retention, archiving, and deletion policies.

4. Data Enablement & Business Insights

Lead

data literacy and enablement programs , ensuring business users and analysts can self-serve and derive value from data.

Partner with business stakeholders to

prioritize data initiatives , develop dashboards, and drive data-driven decision-making.

Establish and optimize

data-sharing processes , ensuring secure and seamless access to relevant data across the organization.

5. Leadership & Team Development

Build and lead a

Data Governance Office

(DGO) or similar function within the organization.

Hire, mentor, and develop a

team of data governance professionals, data stewards, and compliance experts .

Drive

cross-functional collaboration

with IT, business units, and external partners to enhance data governance maturity.

6. Technology & Tools

Evaluate and implement

data governance and cataloging tools

(e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica, Talend).

Support

cloud and on-premise data platforms , ensuring alignment with best practices in

data security and management .

Stay informed about

emerging trends in AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics , incorporating them into data strategies.

Essential Skills & Experience

10+ years of experience in

data management, data governance, or enterprise data strategy

roles.

Strong knowledge of

data governance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices .

Experience working with

enterprise data platforms, data warehouses, and cloud-based data ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) .

Familiarity with

data security, privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA), and compliance standards .

Proven ability to

drive cross-functional collaboration

between business and IT teams.

Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Who You Are... Preferred Skills & Experience

Experience in a

SaaS, enterprise software, or cloud-first organization .

Knowledge of

AI governance and responsible data use frameworks .

Certifications in

Data Governance (e.g., DCAM, CDMP) or Data Privacy (CIPP, CIPT) .

Experience with

FinOps and cost optimization strategies

related to data infrastructure.

Ready to #makeyourmark at Commvault? Apply now!

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Thank you for your interest in Commvault. Reflected below is the minimum and maximum base salary range for this role. At Commvault we use broad salary ranges in our job postings to reflect the diverse levels of expertise and experience among our candidates and is not reflective of the total compensation and benefits package. The specific salary offered will be determined based on your unique qualifications, including your relevant experience, skills, and the value you bring to the role. While the range provides a general idea of the compensation, it is important to note that placements within the range are not automatic and will be carefully considered to ensure a fair and competitive offer. We are committed to rewarding talent and experience. US Pay Range

$166,345



$244,950 USD Commvault is an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are always committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status and we will not discriminate against on the basis of such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we work.

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