Director of Data & AI Governance: HYATT HOTELS

Director of Data & AI Governance: HYATT HOTELSJob Title: Director of Data & AI GovernanceLocation: Chicago, ILJob Type: Full-timeDepartment: Data, Analytics, and InsightsPay 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:Develop and implement a robust data governance framework, including data policies, standards, and procedures.Lead the execution of a data quality management strategy and drive adoption across the enterprise.Establish a data governance committee and collaborate with key stakeholders across IT, cybersecurity, legal, and data science.Oversee data classification, access control, and security practices to ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies.Implement AI governance strategies that focus on ethical and responsible AI use.Monitor and report on data governance metrics, ensuring continuous improvement.Stay informed on industry best practices and regulatory requirements for data and AI governance.Qualifications:8+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related fields.Proven experience in developing and implementing data governance frameworks and standards.Strong understanding of data quality management and governance methodologies.Leadership experience in building and managing high-performing teams.Strong collaboration, communication, and influencing skills to manage stakeholders across the organization.Knowledge of AI governance principles and best practices is preferred.Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive results in a fast-paced environment.Skills Required:Data governance frameworksAI governance principlesLeadership and team managementCross-functional collaborationAnalytical problem solvingWhy 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:Annual allotment of free hotel staysWork-life benefits, including wellbeing initiatives like a complimentary Headspace subscriptionPaid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K with company matchGlobal family assistance policies and financial support for adoption #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-21