Director, Enterprise Information Governance & Management

The Director, Enterprise Information Governance & Management (EIGM) within Enterprise Data Solutions & Governance (EDSG) at NYU IT, provides strategic leadership for NYU’s Enterprise Information Management (EIM) program by establishing and advancing the University’s data governance framework, policies, standards, and operating model. The role is responsible for ensuring trusted, high-quality institutional data through effective governance, metadata management, and stewardship across the University’s data lifecycle. The Director leads a portfolio of strategic initiatives, including enterprise data governance, metadata management, and master data management, while developing long-term roadmaps in partnership with the Assistant Vice President & Chief Data Architect and key university stakeholders. This role actively advances and strengthens the administration of data governance processes across all institutional domains, establishes enterprise standards for data quality, ownership, stewardship, and lifecycle management, and partners with EDSG service leads to align priorities, optimize resources, and deliver high-quality services. Working collaboratively with Data Trustees, Data Stewards, Data Custodians, subject matter experts, and governance groups across central administration, schools, and global campuses, the Director drives the implementation and adoption of enterprise governance practices that promote consistency, compliance, security, and the responsible use of institutional data. The Director also partners with the Assistant Vice President & Chief Data Architect to support the University’s Data Retention and Disposal program, driving consistent execution and compliance across the institution. In addition, the role leads the University’s Data Literacy and Enterprise Information Management training programs, delivering role-based education, governance guidance, and enablement resources that build organizational capability and support the successful adoption of enterprise data governance.

Master’s Degree in Computer Science, or MBA, or Systems Management, or Public Policy.

Required Experience: 7+ years of experience in data management, business intelligence, and data warehousing, or a related field of experience leading or directly supporting data governance in a complex environment.

Preferred Experience: 10+ years of experience directly supporting data management activities in support of complex business processes with distributed stakeholders. 7+ years of experience with Collibra data governance software. 5+ years of experience (development and support) with enterprise reporting using a major platform (e.g., Tableau, OBIEE, etc.) or; 3+ years of experience working with a major ERP system (e.g., PeopleSoft, Workday, etc.)

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Strong knowledge of data governance principles, data management practices, and enterprise data systems. Experience with data quality, metadata management, strategic planning, roadmapping, cloud-based solutions, data warehousing, and relational databases (e.g., Snowflake). Thought leader, with demonstrated knowledge of data structure, data systems/tools, data software, and data management policies and practices. Read, understand, and write SQL queries. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Strong stakeholder management skills, able to engage with Global Business / Global Function to drive business results. Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities. Strong background in data analytics. Experience operating in a complex organizational environment, and with extensive experience leading transformational change programs.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Sophisticated knowledge of data governance concepts, including roles and operations,with an ability to apply them. Knowledge of data lifecycle management. Ability to act independently to further university goals or initiatives. Able to supervise and evaluate the training and development elements of the workforce., In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $170,000.00 to USD $190,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.