Job Description
We are working with a leading healthcare organization committed to improving patient outcomes through innovation, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making. The company’s technology ecosystem supports clinical and operational excellence across multiple service areas, with a focus on responsible data use, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
Candidates MUST currently reside in Georgia.
SUMMARY
The Vice President of Data Governance provides strategic leadership for the organization’s enterprise data governance program, guiding the vision, policies, and frameworks that ensure data is a trusted and strategic asset. This executive role is responsible for aligning governance practices with organizational goals, fostering a culture of accountability in data management, and ensuring that enterprise data supports compliance, analytics, and performance across all departments.
The VP collaborates with executive leadership, technology teams, and operational stakeholders to integrate data governance into the organization’s broader digital and business strategies. This includes overseeing the development of data policies, data quality standards, and governance maturity initiatives that enable advanced analytics and informed decision-making. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in enterprise data management, regulatory compliance, and strategic leadership, with a proven ability to drive organizational alignment and measurable outcomes through effective data governance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Establish and execute the enterprise data governance strategy, aligning it with organizational goals, regulatory expectations, and digital transformation priorities.
- Provide executive leadership for all data governance activities, including policy development, data stewardship initiatives, and maintenance of information management frameworks across the organization.
- Partner with senior leadership to integrate data governance objectives into strategic planning, analytics, compliance, and technology initiatives.
- Oversee enterprise data quality, integrity, and accessibility through the development of measurable standards and performance indicators.
- Direct the development of data governance architecture in partnership with Information Services, Technology, and Security, ensuring alignment with enterprise systems, analytics platforms, and cybersecurity controls.
- Oversee major data initiatives, including data modernization, integration, and interoperability efforts across the organization’s technology ecosystem.
- Serve as the executive liaison for regulatory and compliance reviews involving data governance, privacy, and information management standards.
- Champion a culture of data stewardship and accountability by mentoring directors, managers, and other leaders responsible for data-driven operations.
- Proactively engage in ongoing self-learning activities to continuously expand knowledge and understanding across supported areas and related healthcare and technology domains, contributing to improved efficiency and quality of support provided.
- Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication.
- Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.
- Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Visionary leadership with the ability to shape and advance enterprise data strategy.
- Exceptional executive communication and negotiation skills.
- Proven ability to align data governance with organizational strategy and performance.
- Strong grasp of regulatory, compliance, and risk management frameworks related to data governance and information management.
- Ability to inspire and guide teams toward a culture of data accountability, integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or a related field is required; or seven years of experience in data governance, information management, analytics, or technology leadership, including at least three years in a managerial or leadership capacity.
Experience working in a regulated or healthcare environment is preferred.