Sr Director, Data Products
Jobgether, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Sr Director, Data Products
This senior leadership role is responsible for defining and driving the enterprise strategy for external data sourcing and data partnerships. You will shape how high-value and alternative data are identified, acquired, governed, and integrated into scalable data products that power business decisions and customer solutions. Acting as a key bridge between product, legal, procurement, engineering, and data governance teams, you will ensure that data assets are compliant, high-quality, and strategically aligned. The role requires strong commercial acumen to negotiate complex data agreements while maximizing value realization. You will also play a critical role in strengthening data governance frameworks, improving data cataloging practices, and ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance. This position sits at the intersection of strategy, data management, and cross-functional execution in a fast-evolving data-driven environment. Accountabilities:
Define and execute the enterprise data sourcing and external data partnership strategy aligned with product and business priorities Identify, evaluate, and negotiate strategic data partnerships, ensuring optimal licensing terms, data rights, and value realization Partner with Procurement, Legal, InfoSec, and Data Governance teams to ensure due diligence, compliance, and regulatory alignment across all data agreements Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to ensure data assets are accurate, consistent, and effectively integrated into data products Maintain and enhance the enterprise data catalog, identifying gaps, overlaps, and opportunities for improvement Develop and oversee governance processes that ensure ongoing data quality, compliance, and usability across the organization Lead cross-functional alignment between business, technical, and operational stakeholders to support scalable data initiatives Monitor industry trends, emerging data sources, and regulatory changes to continuously evolve data strategy Requirements:
10+ years of experience in data sourcing, data strategy, vendor management, or enterprise data product leadership Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience Strong expertise in consumer and enterprise datasets such as credit, criminal, verification, or alternative data sources Proven track record of negotiating complex data contracts and managing strategic vendor relationships Deep understanding of data licensing models, data rights, governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance requirements Strong stakeholder management skills across legal, business, product, and technology teams Experience with data governance tools, data catalog systems, or enterprise data platforms is highly desirable Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills Strong analytical thinking and ability to balance business value, risk, and technical feasibility Benefits:
Competitive salary range: 180,000 200,000 USD annually Remote work flexibility with occasional business travel requirements Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans 401(k) retirement plan with employer match Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Generous and flexible paid time off plus 8 company holidays Career growth opportunities within a large-scale digital transformation environment Access to advanced technologies and enterprise data innovation initiatives
This senior leadership role is responsible for defining and driving the enterprise strategy for external data sourcing and data partnerships. You will shape how high-value and alternative data are identified, acquired, governed, and integrated into scalable data products that power business decisions and customer solutions. Acting as a key bridge between product, legal, procurement, engineering, and data governance teams, you will ensure that data assets are compliant, high-quality, and strategically aligned. The role requires strong commercial acumen to negotiate complex data agreements while maximizing value realization. You will also play a critical role in strengthening data governance frameworks, improving data cataloging practices, and ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance. This position sits at the intersection of strategy, data management, and cross-functional execution in a fast-evolving data-driven environment. Accountabilities:
Define and execute the enterprise data sourcing and external data partnership strategy aligned with product and business priorities Identify, evaluate, and negotiate strategic data partnerships, ensuring optimal licensing terms, data rights, and value realization Partner with Procurement, Legal, InfoSec, and Data Governance teams to ensure due diligence, compliance, and regulatory alignment across all data agreements Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to ensure data assets are accurate, consistent, and effectively integrated into data products Maintain and enhance the enterprise data catalog, identifying gaps, overlaps, and opportunities for improvement Develop and oversee governance processes that ensure ongoing data quality, compliance, and usability across the organization Lead cross-functional alignment between business, technical, and operational stakeholders to support scalable data initiatives Monitor industry trends, emerging data sources, and regulatory changes to continuously evolve data strategy Requirements:
10+ years of experience in data sourcing, data strategy, vendor management, or enterprise data product leadership Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience Strong expertise in consumer and enterprise datasets such as credit, criminal, verification, or alternative data sources Proven track record of negotiating complex data contracts and managing strategic vendor relationships Deep understanding of data licensing models, data rights, governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance requirements Strong stakeholder management skills across legal, business, product, and technology teams Experience with data governance tools, data catalog systems, or enterprise data platforms is highly desirable Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills Strong analytical thinking and ability to balance business value, risk, and technical feasibility Benefits:
Competitive salary range: 180,000 200,000 USD annually Remote work flexibility with occasional business travel requirements Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans 401(k) retirement plan with employer match Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Generous and flexible paid time off plus 8 company holidays Career growth opportunities within a large-scale digital transformation environment Access to advanced technologies and enterprise data innovation initiatives