Director of Data & AI Governance: HYATT HOTELS

Job Title: Director of Data & AI Governance 

 

Company: Hyatt Corporate

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Type: Full-time

Department: Data, Analytics, and Insights

Req ID: CHI014069

Pay Basis: Yearly (USD)

 

The Opportunity:

 

Hyatt is seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Data and AI Governance to lead and enhance our data and artificial intelligence (AI) governance initiatives. This critical role is responsible for developing a comprehensive governance framework that ensures trust, transparency, and accountability in Hyatt’s use of data and AI across the organization.

As the Director of Data and AI Governance, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Hyatt’s data landscape, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance, while enabling data-driven decision-making across all business units. This role offers a chance to collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, legal, and data science teams to establish best-in-class data governance and foster innovation.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

  1. Develop and implement a robust data governance framework, including data policies, standards, and procedures.
  2. Lead the execution of a data quality management strategy and drive adoption across the enterprise.
  3. Establish a data governance committee and collaborate with key stakeholders across IT, cybersecurity, legal, and data science.
  4. Oversee data classification, access control, and security practices to ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies.
  5. Implement AI governance strategies that focus on ethical and responsible AI use.
  6. Monitor and report on data governance metrics, ensuring continuous improvement.
  7. Stay informed on industry best practices and regulatory requirements for data and AI governance.

 

Qualifications:

 

  1. 8+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related fields.
  2. Proven experience in developing and implementing data governance frameworks and standards.
  3. Strong understanding of data quality management and governance methodologies.
  4. Leadership experience in building and managing high-performing teams.
  5. Strong collaboration, communication, and influencing skills to manage stakeholders across the organization.
  6. Knowledge of AI governance principles and best practices is preferred.
  7. Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive results in a fast-paced environment.

 

Skills Required:

 

  1. Data governance frameworks
  2. Data quality management
  3. AI governance principles
  4. Leadership and team management
  5. Cross-functional collaboration
  6. Analytical problem solving
  7. Stakeholder management
  8. Excellent communication skills

 

Why Join Hyatt?

 

At Hyatt, we prioritize people—our guests, our colleagues, and the broader community. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, offering a collaborative work environment where all employees feel they belong. Benefits include:

  1. Annual allotment of free hotel stays
  2. Flexible work schedules
  3. Work-life benefits, including wellbeing initiatives like a complimentary Headspace subscription
  4. Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K with company match
  5. Global family assistance policies and financial support for adoption

 

Application Period: 

 

Start Date: September 1, 2024

End Date: October 15, 2024

 

Apply Now: 

 

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