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Data Governance Lead

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and – through their work – can make an impact on our industry. We’re here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued.

Our  AI and Data Platform development team has been at the forefront of delivering AI solutions for business travel over the past decade and we are seeking a Data Governance Lead to join us. This role will strengthen our data governance practice, emphasizing uniform data definitions, data quality, lineage, and overall lifecycle management that recognizes data as a product. In this role, you will collaborate closely with product, engineering, and business stakeholders.
What You'll Do:
  • Manage data as a strategic product by defining clear ownership, accessibility, and usability of datasets, and establishing standard definitions that enable seamless cross-functional understanding.
  • Develop a robust data governance framework that ensures high-quality, well-documented data assets, promotes data democratization, and supports reliable AI outcomes through consistent data interpretation and standardization.
  • Proactively monitor and audit data quality metrics, governance effectiveness, and AI data governance maturity, providing actionable insights and recommendations to continuously elevate our data management practices.
  • Design and implement comprehensive training and awareness programs that advance data governance best practices, AI data governance principles, and a culture of data democratization across the organization
What We're Looking For:
  • Bachelor’s or higher degree in Data Science, Information Management, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 5+ years experience in designing and implementing data governance frameworks, data product management and standards
  • Experience with data governance tools/platforms (e.g., Alation, Collibra, Informatica) and data cataloging.
  • Experience in developing data & AI governance practice
  • Excellent communication skills to bridge technical and business teams effectively.
  • A track record of identifying and mitigating risks in complex data environments, with a focus with AI-driven projects.
  • Understanding of technology stacks related to cloud storage solutions or enterprise software applications relevant to governance products enhances collaboration with technical teams.  
Preferred Skills
  • Experience in travel, transportation, or enterprise technology sectors
  • Knowledge of natural language processing and generative AI technologies

     

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States

     

The US national base salary range for this position is from 

$84,700.00 - $157,300.00

The national range provided includes the base salary that GBT expects to pay for the role.  Actual base salary will be based on factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and work location.

In addition to base salary, the anticipated range of which is posted above, this role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus which rewards participants based on individual and/or company performance.

For information about our comprehensive US benefits programs and eligibility, please review our Benefits-at-a-Glance document.

Benefits at a glance

The #TeamGBT Experience

Work and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT.

  • Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family.

  • Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals.

  • Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first.

  • We strive to champion Inclusion in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global INclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action.

  • And much more!

All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender (and characteristics related to sex and gender), pregnancy (and related medical conditions), race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law.

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Furthermore, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the hiring process. For details regarding how we protect your data, please consult the Amex GBT Recruitment Privacy Statement.

What if I don’t meet every requirement? If you’re passionate about our mission and believe you’d be a phenomenal addition to our team, don’t worry about “checking every box;" please apply anyway. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!

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