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Join IGT as the Director of Data Governance to lead the enterprise-wide data governance program, ensuring data accuracy, security, and compliance while driving data-driven decision-making.
IGT, where innovation meets entertainment on a global scale! From the casino floor to your mobile screen, we deliver thrilling, responsible, and unforgettable gaming experiences—powered by world‑class content, strong technical and commercial capabilities and nurtured by a culture of collaboration, accountability, and ownership.
Whether it’s spinning reels, placing bets, or enabling secure payments, we turn innovation into impact through disciplined execution and long‑term value creation. With a team of over 6,000 employees across 30+ countries and products delivered in more than 100 jurisdictions worldwide, we operate at scale while staying closely connected to customers we serve. If you’re ready to bring your talent to a team shaping the future of entertainment, your next big move starts here.
What You'll Do
- Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing evolution of the enterprise data governance framework, including policies, standards, and operating procedures.
- Establish and chair the Data Governance Council, partnering with business, IT, Legal, and Compliance leaders to drive accountability and resolve data ownership challenges.
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of data stewards and governance analysts.
- Partner with data engineering and IT teams to implement and optimize data catalogs, metadata repositories, and data lineage capabilities.
- Define, monitor, and report on data quality metrics, governance KPIs, and remediation initiatives to executive leadership.
- Ensure enterprise data practices align with applicable regulatory requirements and privacy standards, including GDPR and other relevant regulations.
- Lead enterprise Master Data Management (MDM) initiatives, establishing trusted "golden records" for critical business data.
- Develop training and change management programs that improve data literacy and encourage adoption of governance practices across the organization.
- Stay current on emerging governance technologies, industry trends, and regulatory changes, recommending improvements that strengthen the organization's data capabilities.
What We're Looking For
- We're seeking a collaborative and strategic data leader who combines deep technical knowledge with the ability to influence stakeholders across the business.
#### Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Data Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in data management, data governance, or a related discipline, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Proven success designing and implementing enterprise data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
- Strong understanding of data quality, metadata management, master data management, and modern data architecture principles.
- Experience with leading data governance platforms such as Collibra, Alation, Informatica, Atlan, or similar solutions.
- Knowledge of data privacy and security regulations, including GDPR and other applicable data protection laws.
- Experience working with cloud data platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP, along with modern data ecosystems including Databricks or Snowflake.
- Excellent communication, executive presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build consensus across cross-functional teams.
#### Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Data Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as CDMP, DGSP, or similar.
- Experience within the gaming industry.
Keys to Success
- Be a strategic leader who can establish enterprise-wide governance programs that scale with the business.
- Build strong partnerships across IT, Legal, Compliance, and business functions to drive alignment and accountability.
- Balance governance with business enablement, creating practical processes that improve data quality without slowing innovation.
- Use metrics and data-driven insights to measure success and continuously improve governance effectiveness.
- Champion data literacy and foster a culture where data is treated as a trusted enterprise asset.
- Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex governance concepts into actionable business outcomes.
- Lead with integrity, collaboration, and a continuous improvement mindset while developing a high-performing governance team.