Director Enterprise Data Governance

About the role

This position is based at one of Hilton’s corporate offices in McLean, VA; Dallas, TX; or Memphis, TN. As a Director of Enterprise Data Governance you will join an in‑house technology team that builds consumer‑facing, modern technologies for the hospitality industry. You will report to the Senior Director of Enterprise Data Architecture & Governance and lead the enterprise data governance strategy and operating model, covering metadata management, data quality, stewardship, AI governance, privacy, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Enterprise Data & AI Governance Strategy by building the governance roadmap, operating model, and priorities that support trusted data, analytics, AI, and outcomes.
• Promote governance execution by partnering with business, architecture, engineering, privacy, security, legal, and risk teams to establish stewardship, accountability, and governance across Hilton’s critical data assets.
• Modernize governance through automation by advocating metadata‑driven governance, policy‑as‑code, and shift‑left governance controls in cloud platforms, data products, and engineering delivery pipelines.
• Ensure trusted, compliant, and AI‑ready data by overseeing data quality, metadata, privacy, regulatory compliance, and enterprise knowledge assets that enable responsible AI, intelligent automation, and scalable data reuse.
• Collaborate with Business, Data Stewards, Analytics, Enterprise Architecture, Information Security, Privacy, Legal, and Technology teams to develop governance standards.
• Align with senior leaders to establish priorities, gain support for data governance programs, and increase adoption of enterprise data practices.
• Work with teams to develop governance solutions that balance business needs, compliance requirements, and data accessibility.
• Own enterprise data governance programs, including metadata management, business glossary development, data catalog capabilities, and data access governance.
• Define governance frameworks and operating models that support taxonomy management, data stewardship, and data management practices across Hilton.
• Deliver measurable improvements in data governance, data quality, metadata, stewardship, compliance, and AI readiness through enterprise governance metrics.

Requirements

• 10 + years of experience in technology, data management, analytics, or a related discipline.
• 5 + years of experience in enterprise data governance, data quality, metadata management, data stewardship, and governance operating models.
• Proven experience leading enterprise‑wide data governance and data quality programs that support AI, reporting, and business transformation across multiple departments.
• Hybrid work arrangement: three days per week on‑site at a Hilton U.S. office (McLean, VA; Dallas, TX; or Memphis, TN).
• Preferred education: Bachelor’s degree; or Associate’s degree plus 6 + years of technology experience; or High School diploma/GED plus 12 + years of technology experience.

Benefits

• 110 nights of deeply discounted travel (as low as $40/night) through the Go Hilton travel program.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) with a 15 % discount on Hilton shares.
• Paid parental leave for eligible team members, partners, and adoptive parents.
• Personalized caregiving concierge services.
• Crisis concierge for compassionate support during times of loss.
• Free counseling and mental‑health resources via the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and welfare plans.
• Retirement plans to help secure financial future.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $160,000 – $210,000, determined by experience and location. The position is also eligible for Hilton’s Annual Incentive (Bonus) Plan and long‑term incentive plan, consistent with other team members at the same level.

Schedule

Hybrid role requiring three days per week on‑site at one of Hilton’s U.S. office locations (McLean, VA; Dallas, TX; or Memphis, TN).