Director, Data and AI Governance Breakthru Beverage Group (BBG) is seeking a strategic and hands‑on director to define and lead the execution of our enterprise data governance strategy. In this pivotal role you will establish frameworks, policies, and standards that position data as a trusted and strategic asset. Reporting to the VP of Data & AI, you will partner with business, technology and data leaders to embed governance into the fabric of the organization—driving stewardship, enabling AI readiness, and ensuring responsible data use.

Responsibilities

Design and operationalize a comprehensive enterprise data governance framework, including operating models, councils, domains, and decision rights aligned with business objectives.

Partner with IT, business, and compliance leaders to embed governance into enterprise data strategies and drive change through multi‑tier governance bodies.

Define and implement standards for embedding governance capabilities into the enterprise data platform, ensuring support for metadata management, lineage tracking, and data quality monitoring.

Establish and scale data stewardship programs, building ownership and accountability for critical data assets.

Lead enterprise‑wide data literacy and enablement initiatives to embed a culture of responsible data use.

Define and enforce data quality standards; implement profiling, cleansing, monitoring, and observability tools; proactively detect, resolve, and prevent issues while driving continuous improvement.

Identify and implement process improvements for data management; collaborate with other departments to enhance data governance tools and systems; monitor and report on data quality metrics and KPIs.

Oversee the selection, implementation, and maintenance of Master Data Management (MDM), Data Catalog, and Data Quality & Observability tools, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture.

Oversee role‑based access controls (RBAC), encryption, anonymization, and audits to safeguard sensitive data and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Establish, implement, and maintain AI governance frameworks, policies, and controls to guide responsible AI development and deployment.

Extend governance to support AI/ML initiatives by defining policies for data ethics, explainability, and responsible model usage.

Oversee the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks associated with AI systems, including bias, privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.

Monitor and ensure compliance with evolving legal and regulatory requirements for AI across various jurisdictions.

Other duties as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field.

10+ years of experience in data governance or data management within large, complex enterprises, including a minimum of 5 years leading teams.

Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA‑DMBOK, CDMC, DCAM), data quality management, data observability, metadata management, and regulatory compliance.

Experience with modern data governance tools such as Collibra, Alation, Atlan and cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks).

Expertise with SAP MDG, ECC, or S/4HANA, particularly in master data management and governance.

Demonstrated ability to build executive consensus on data definitions and standards while driving adoption across diverse business units.

Proven track record of leading cross‑functional teams, influencing senior stakeholders, and driving organizational change.

Experience operationalizing data privacy, security, data observability, and responsible AI practices.

Understanding core AI/ML concepts, algorithms, common biases, and fairness metrics.

Advanced PC skills using MS Office and other presentation and office software.

Strong interpersonal skills including teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation.

Sound judgment, analytical, and technical skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong planning and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree.

Proficiency in AI‑specific laws and standards such as NIST.

Strong understanding of modern data architecture, engineering, and cloud‑native data platforms.

Experience in regulated industries (e.g., financial services, healthcare, consumer goods) with complex compliance requirements.

CAIGP, CAIG&CS, CIPP or CISA certification.

Salary & Benefits Annual Salary Range: $160,000.00 – $200,000.00. The position is eligible for health care benefits, life insurance, time off benefits, and participation in the company’s 401(k) plan.

Location Washington, DC (hybrid work schedule: 2 days in office, 3 days remote, may be based at any Breakthru Beverage office location).

Employment Type Full‑time

EEO Statement Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call (708) 298‑3536 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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