RaceTrac

Director of Data Strategy

200 Galleria Parkway SE Suite 900 Atlanta, GA 30339 · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 31 days ago

Machine LearningData VisualizationComplianceProduct ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

RaceTrac Company Overview Job Description: Director, Data Strategy Role Summary The Director of Data Strategy shapes RaceTrac's enterprise-wide vision for how data is governed, managed, activated, and measured.
This leader ensures that data becomes a strategic asset-fueling revenue growth, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and exceptional guest experiences.

Build and operationalize a scalable data operating model with clear ownership, standards, and funding structures.
Lead enterprise data governance across privacy, security, lineage, quality, retention, and AI risk.
Implement data stewardship, issue management, and measurable defect‑reduction processes.
Oversee the lifecycle of high‑value data products and partner with engineering/analytics to define requirements and success metrics.
Drive data literacy and self‑service adoption across business teams.
Build business cases and track ROI for data initiatives
lead quarterly portfolio reviews with Finance and BU leaders.
Lead executive‑level communications, socialize strategy, and support change management across the enterprise.
Create a scalable data operating model (centralized/Hub-and-Spoke/Federated) with clear ownership (RACI), standards, and funding approach.
Implement data stewardship and issue management with measurable defect reduction and remediation SLAs.

Launch prioritized data products with defined success metrics and adoption plans.
Demonstrate measurable improvements in data quality, lineage visibility, and governance compliance.
Advance AI/analytics readiness, including responsible AI guardrails and prioritized use‑case incubation.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field.
7+ years of experience in data management, governance, and analytics, including 5+ years in leadership roles.
Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, data quality practices, and regulatory compliance (GDPR, CCPA).
Experience with enterprise data platforms, cloud technologies, and data integration tools.
Experience implementing enterprise data governance processes (privacy, MDM, access rights, data integrity).

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