Job Title: Director of Data and AI Governance
Organization: SHSO – Sutter Health System Office-Valley
Location: Sacramento, CA (Hybrid, with two days on-site, within Sutter Health Northern California footprint)
Position Type: Full-time, Exempt
Weekly Hours: 40 hours
Shift: Monday to Friday, Day Shift
Pay Range: $71.33 to $106.99 per hour
Benefits: Yes
Position Overview:
The Director of Data and AI Governance will play a critical role in leading data, analytics, and AI governance at Sutter Health. This role involves ensuring the integrity and quality of data throughout its lifecycle, overseeing data protection and data governance strategies across Sutter Health and its regional affiliates.
This individual will set team priorities, oversee the implementation of data governance solutions, and define policies associated with data protection. The director will ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards and work closely with senior executives, privacy, security, and risk teams, as well as digital leaders to implement data governance tools. Additionally, this role is responsible for facilitating data literacy and training across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Data Governance Solutions: Design, implement, and manage data governance solutions across Sutter Health, ensuring high-quality data throughout its lifecycle.
- Data Protection: Oversee data protection efforts related to data policy, sovereignty, retention, and lifecycle management.
- Strategic Oversight: Provide strategic direction for the development, deployment, and maintenance of data protection solutions.
- Governance Policies: Collaborate with key stakeholders to define and implement data governance policies and track their effectiveness.
- Governance Council Leadership: Orchestrate governance council meetings to ensure compliance with data, analytics, and AI governance policies.
- Training & Data Literacy: Lead initiatives to enhance data literacy and conduct training across the organization.
- Collaboration: Work closely with senior executives, privacy, security, and risk teams, and digital leaders to ensure legal and ethical compliance of governance standards.
Educational & Experience Requirements:
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree.
- Experience:
- 12 years of recent, relevant experience.
- Extensive knowledge of healthcare data management and experience leading cross-functional teams.
- Strong understanding of emerging technologies and healthcare trends.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Advanced knowledge of healthcare trends, competitive intelligence, and emerging technologies.
- Comprehensive knowledge of healthcare data management and governance dependencies.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and work with diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate with executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
- Strong analytical skills to identify patterns and relationships and formulate logical conclusions.
- Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams through change management and strategic initiatives.
- Ability to make effective presentations to persuade stakeholders.
Work Details:
- Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, with weekend requirements as needed.
- Work Environment: Hybrid structure, working two days on-site in Sacramento and remote the rest of the week.
Benefits:
Sutter Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible roles, along with competitive pay based on experience, education, and licensure. The total compensation includes health benefits, retirement plans, and more.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Sutter Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans) and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Compensation may vary based on geographic location and other factors. Apply Here