Head of Data & AI Governance

Exadel is seeking an exceptional Head of Data & AI Governance to establish, lead, and scale our global Data, Analytics & AI Governance capability. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for defining the vision, strategy, and execution roadmap for all aspects of data and AI governance, while building high-value, reusable solutions and capabilities that drive revenue, strengthen client trust, and position Exadel as a market-leading consulting partner in Data & AI.

The successful candidate will bring a unique combination of strategic foresight, technical depth, delivery excellence, and commercial acumen to drive both internal capability growth and external client success.

Why Join Exadel

We’re an AI-first global tech company with 25+ years of engineering leadership, 2,000+ team members, and 500+ active projects powering Fortune 500 clients, including HBO, Microsoft, Google, and Starbucks.

From AI platforms to digital transformation, we partner with enterprise leaders to build what’s next.

What powers it all? Our people are ambitious, collaborative, and constantly evolving.

What You’ll Do

Strategy & Leadership

• Define and lead the global Data & AI Governance strategy, covering data management, governance, ethics, privacy, and AI accountability
• Build and grow a high-performing Data Governance team (initial size: 3–6) with clear capability development and career progression pathways
• Represent Exadel as a thought leader in the market—shaping client conversations, industry partnerships, and innovative governance propositions

Governance Capabilities & Solution Development

• Design, build, and continuously evolve modular, reusable governance frameworks and solutions to embed across client programmes
• Lead the development of governance capabilities such as:
• Data Lineage & Data Cataloguing
• Data Privacy & Compliance (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
• Data Quality Management & Monitoring
• AI Governance including Ethical AI, Responsible AI, Secure AI Frameworks
• Data Entitlement, Access Control & Confidentiality Management
• Oversee the selection, implementation, and optimization of data governance platforms, tools, and technologies (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation, Microsoft Purview)

Execution & Delivery

• Lead the execution of governance solutions on client programmes—ensuring seamless delivery, measurable business value, and regulatory compliance
• Build scalable operating models, processes, and controls that are easily deployable across industries and clients
• Ensure governance solutions are tightly aligned with AI enablement, data platforms, and cloud strategies

Innovation & Revenue Growth

• Develop and monetize Data & AI Governance offerings as part of Exadel’s broader Data & AI go-to-market strategy
• Support pre-sales, solutioning, and client relationship development to position Exadel as a trusted governance partner
• Identify market trends and emerging technologies (e.g., AI ethics frameworks, automated governance tooling) to maintain competitive advantage

What You Bring

• 12+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Risk, Compliance, or AI Governance, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven success in building and scaling data governance or AI governance functions in consulting or enterprise settings
• Strong knowledge of: 
  • Data governance frameworks (DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM, EDM Council, etc.)
  • AI governance principles including Ethical AI, Responsible AI, AI risk management
  • Privacy and compliance regulations (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, etc.)
• Deep understanding of data platforms, cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), and AI/ML pipelines from a governance and risk standpoint
• Experience with Data Governance tooling such as Collibra, Informatica, Alation, Atlan, Microsoft Purview
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills—able to confidently engage with C-level executives, regulators, risk teams, and technical teams
• Excellent storytelling, solutioning, and presentation skills for both business and technical audiences
• Visionary and strategic thinker with the ability to execute at pace
• Strong commercial acumen with a focus on building revenue-generating governance propositions
• Passion for ethical, secure, and responsible AI/data practices
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to inspire, coach, and grow teams

English level

Upper-Intermediate

Legal & Hiring Information

• Exadel is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion across minority, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, and more
• Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
• Please note: this job description is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on business needs

Advantages of Working with Exadel

Exadel is a global company, and benefits can vary depending on your location and contract type. Your recruiter will provide specific information about the benefits available to you.

• International projects
• In-office, hybrid or remote mode
• Medical healthcare
• Recognition program
• Professional & personal development opportunities
• Foreign languages classes
• Well-being program
• Corporate events
• Sports compensation
• Referral program
• Equipment provision
• Paid vacation & sick days