Director, Enterprise Data Strategy and Governance

Job Title : Director Enterprise Data Strategy and Governance

Work Place Flexibility : Onsite

Legal Entity : Entergy Services Inc.-ESI (OLD)

• This is an onsite position. The preferred work location is New Orleans LA though The Woodlands TX will also be considered

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE

The Director of Enterprise Data Strategy and Governance will be a strategic leader who responsible for defining and executing the organizations enterprise-wide data strategy. This leader will ensure that data is structured governed and leveraged as a strategic assetenabling analytics AI regulatory compliance and business value creation across all functions. This role provides strategic leadership and vision by driving the enterprise data strategy to enable business outcomes digital transformation AI adoption and innovation while partnering with business and technology leaders to align data initiatives with organizational priorities and value creation opportunities. The leader champions a data-driven culture by promoting literacy accountability and data ethics across the overseeing data governance and compliance this individual leads the development and enforcement of a comprehensive governance framework encompassing policies standards and stewardship roles ensuring adherence to privacy regulatory and security requirements such as GDPR CCPA HIPAA and SOX. They manage data access risk mitigation and audit readiness to maintain trust and compliance. Collaborating with IT and architecture teams the role defines the enterprise data architecture including data models metadata and master data management guiding integration across cloud on-premise and hybrid environments while evaluating and implementing advanced data management tools and platforms. A key responsibility involves ensuring data quality and stewardship by defining metrics overseeing remediation for critical data elements and fostering stewardship programs that drive accountability and continuous improvement in data accuracy completeness and timeliness. The leader also drives the creation of reusable trusted data products and APIs to enable analytics AI and self-service use cases partnering with analytics and AI teams to ensure data readiness for model development and decision intelligence while governing metadata lineage and documentation to ensure transparency and reusability. Additionally the role establishes key performance indicators (KPIs) and success metrics to measure the effectiveness of the data strategy reporting progress and value delivered to executive stakeholders. Finally as a cultural leader this person builds and leads a cross-functional data governance council and steward community while developing enterprise-wide data literacy programs to elevate skills and foster a culture of responsible data-driven decision-making.

JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Organizational Leadership : Provide inspirational leadership to the Enterprise Data Strategy and Governance team fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Lead mentor and develop a high-performing team promoting professional growth and collaboration. Establish a positive and inclusive work environment that values and encourages open communication.

2. Governance. Develop and implement enterprise data governance standards policies and processes that will ensure that data solutions are identified developed and deployed in order to generate strategic business value while managing risks and complying with legal ethical and responsible data governance practices. Collaborate with business leaders IT and AI teams in the design and implementation of data governance policies and procedures. Supervise and set direction for the Enterprise Data Strategy and Governance team

that will facilitate and support activities of the AI Governance Committee in establishing responsible AI policies and procedures.

3. Strategy and Direction. Lead and provide strategic direction to the Enterprise Data Strategy and Governance teams. Recruit train and retain top talent to generate consistent high performance for these teams. Oversee their activities as described in more detail below to ensure active collaboration knowledge sharing and accountability for results.

4. Change within the Organization : In conjunction with other change management leaders and functions identifying organizational changes resulting from digital transformation. Develop comprehensive change plans in collaboration with leaders ensuring smooth transitions. This involves developing comprehensive change plans facilitating the integration of new tools into existing business processes reimagining roles and responsibilities and providing unwavering support through communications training and coaching. Provide communications to senior management on the status of data strategy adoption throughout the enterprise.

5. Organizational performance management. Oversee the monitoring and reporting of metrics and compliance with established data governance standards and policies. Oversee the development and implementation including providing guidance and training to business IT and delivery teams on the use of product development methodologies templates tools and processes.

6. Project team enablement. Develop collaborative frameworks with IT and AI product and platform teams in developing implementing and maintaining data governance standards policies and procedures to ensure the quality accessibility reliability and security of enterprise data maintained in the enterprise cloud-based data platform (Data Core)

7. Education. Provide education and training to enterprise data governance standards policies and processes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position :

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Systems STEM IT Economics Analytics or related field Preferred Advance Degree in above fields or related field (Masters or Doctorate)

Minimum experience required of the position :

10 years of experience in data strategy data governance or enterprise information management. Deep understanding of data management frameworks governance tools and regulatory requirements.

Minimum knowledge skills and abilities required of the position :

The ideal candidate will bring a track record of hands-on experience with governance reflecting both technical proficiency and strategic leadership capabilities. Experience in leading strategic or digital transformation initiatives. Strong consulting skills with ability to influence leaders and stakeholders at all levels. Excellent communication collaboration and organizational skills. Strong understanding of AI data analytics machine learning and process automation principles tools and techniques. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience with tools and technologies related to governance project management agile development process and product design automation business intelligence and budgeting. Adaptability and positive attitude towards change. Experience in the energy and utility industry preferred

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Primary Location : Louisiana-New OrleansLouisiana : New Orleans

Texas : Woodlands

Job Function : Information Technology

FLSA Status : Professional

Relocation Option :

Union description / code : NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings : 1

Req ID : 121703

Travel Percentage : 25% to 50%

An Equal Opportunity Employer Minority / Female / Disability / Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page or see statements below.

EEO Statement : The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

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Additional Responsibilities : As a provider of essential services Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours to work in alternate locations and / or to perform additional duties in connection with storms outages emergencies or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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WORKING CONDITIONS :

As a provider of essential services Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours to work in alternate locations and / or to perform additional duties in connection with storms outages emergencies or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note : Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Business Development,Marketing,Pricing,Analysis Skills,Research Experience,Project Management,Research & Development,Strategic Planning,Financial Modeling,Leadership Experience,Management Consulting,Analytics

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1