Director of Data Governance and Operations

SailPoint is the leader in identity security for the cloud enterprise. Our identity security solutions secure and enable thousands of companies worldwide, giving our customers unmatched visibility into the entirety of their digital workforce, ensuring workers have the right access to do their job – no more, no less.  

Built on a foundation of AI and ML, our Identity Security Cloud Platform delivers the right level of access to the right identities and resources at the right time—matching the scale, velocity, and changing needs of today’s cloud-oriented, modern enterprise.  

About the role: 

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Data Governance and Operations to lead our data governance and data quality initiatives.  Reporting to the VP of IT, this leadership role will be pivotal in driving data-driven decision-making across our Go-To-Market (GTM) operations and Finance organizations. The ideal candidate will possess a deep passion for data governance, a proven track record of developing and executing successful data quality strategies, and a strong understanding of how data fuels AI innovation. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Develop and champion a comprehensive data strategy aligned with SailPoint’s overall business objectives, with a particular focus on GTM and Finance. 

• Establish and maintain a robust data governance framework, including policies, standards, and procedures, to ensure data quality, accuracy, and compliance. 

• Partner with GTM and Finance leadership to identify data needs, develop data solutions, and drive the adoption of data-driven insights to improve performance. 

• Lead efforts to monitor and improve data quality across key systems and data sources, implementing data cleansing and validation processes. 

• Ensure data readiness for AI initiatives, collaborating with Enterprise Applications and Data Engineering teams to prepare and structure data for AI model development and deployment. 

• Salesforce Expertise: Leverage in-depth knowledge of Salesforce to optimize data management, reporting, and analytics within the platform. 

• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of data professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. 

• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders across IT, GTM, Finance, and other departments to ensure alignment on data strategy and priorities. 

• Stay abreast of emerging trends in data management, AI, and analytics, and identify opportunities to leverage new technologies to enhance SailPoint’s data capabilities. 

Required Qualifications 

• 15+ years of experience in data management, data governance, or data strategy roles, with increasing levels of responsibility. 

• Proven track record of developing and executing successful data strategies for GTM operations and Finance. 

• Strong experience with Master Data Management (MDM)

• Deep understanding of data governance principles, practices, tools, and technologies. 

• In-depth knowledge of Salesforce data model, reporting, and analytics capabilities.

• Experience with Salesforce administration. 

• Strong understanding of AI and machine learning concepts, and the importance of data readiness for AI. 

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. 

• Experience building and managing high-performing teams. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Salesforce certifications are highly desirable. 

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics).