Senior Director of Data & AI Governance

Senior Director of Data & AI Governance

This role will lead the strategic development and execution of enterprise-wide data and AI governance initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader with deep expertise in data strategy, governance, advanced analytics, and responsible AI, capable of driving business value through data-driven and AI-enabled decision‑making.

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• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
• Group 401K with company matching component
• Own part of Clean Harbors with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (U.S. Only)
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Positive and safe work environments
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

• Develop and implement a comprehensive data governance framework aligned with business objectives.
• Define and enforce data policies, standards, and stewardship practices across business units.
• Establish data ownership and accountability models between IT and business stakeholders.
• Lead data quality initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for Environment sustainability Organization.

• Oversee the design, development and deployment of enterprise analytics platforms and Reporting tools.
• Drive the adoption of advanced analytics, including predictive modeling, machine learning, and AI.
• Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities for data-driven innovation and operational efficiency.
• Ensure analytics solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise architecture.

• Develop and implement an AI governance framework to ensure ethical, transparent, and responsible use of AI technologies.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and risk teams to align AI initiatives with regulatory and ethical standards.
• Establish policies for model lifecycle management, including documentation, monitoring, and explainability.
• Promote fairness, accountability, and transparency in AI systems, and mitigate risks such as bias and unintended consequences.
• Lead cross‑functional efforts to educate stakeholders on responsible AI practices and governance.

• Partner with cybersecurity and IT teams to ensure data protection policies are integrated into governance and analytics workflows.
• Define and enforce data classification, access control, and encryption standards across the data lifecycle.
• Monitor and respond to data‑related security risks, breaches, and vulnerabilities.
• Promote a culture of data security awareness and accountability across the organization.

• Build and lead a high‑performing team of data governance professionals, data scientists, and analysts.
• Foster a data‑ and AI‑driven culture across the organization through education and engagement.
• Collaborate with IT, legal, compliance, and business units to align data and AI initiatives with strategic goals.

• Evaluate and implement data governance and analytics technologies (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Collibra, Informatica).
• Ensure integration of metadata management, data cataloging, and lineage tracking tools.
• Monitor emerging trends and technologies to continuously evolve the data and AI strategy.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in data governance, analytics, or data management roles.
• Proven leadership experience in building and scaling enterprise data and AI programs.
• Strong understanding of data privacy regulations and AI ethics frameworks.
• Expertise in data governance tools and enterprise analytics platforms.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking skills.

• Experience in sustainability, manufacturing, or regulated industries.
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Certification in data governance, Cybersecurity or AI ethics (e.g., CDMP, DAMA, Responsible AI).

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