This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Director, Data Acquisition & Partnerships in United States.
In this senior leadership role, you will define and drive the strategy for sourcing, acquiring, and managing external data partnerships that power mission-critical data products. You will operate at the intersection of business strategy, legal, procurement, and technology, ensuring that data assets are secured, compliant, and fully optimized for enterprise use. This role requires a strong blend of commercial acumen, technical understanding of data ecosystems, and deep experience in vendor negotiations. You will shape how external data is evaluated, licensed, governed, and integrated to support scalable, high-impact products. Acting as a key strategic leader, you will influence long-term data strategy while solving complex partnership and regulatory challenges. This is a high-visibility role with direct impact on data capabilities, product innovation, and organizational growth. You will collaborate closely with senior stakeholders across product, engineering, and governance functions in a fast-evolving environment.
Accountabilities:- Lead the strategy for external data acquisition and partnerships, ensuring alignment with enterprise product priorities and long-term business goals.
- Identify, evaluate, and negotiate high-value data partnerships, managing contracts, licensing models, and data rights with external providers.
- Collaborate with Legal, Procurement, InfoSec, and Data Governance teams to ensure compliance, due diligence, and regulatory alignment across all data sources.
- Oversee the lifecycle of data assets, maintaining a structured inventory and identifying gaps, risks, and future data needs.
- Partner with product and engineering teams to ensure seamless integration, usability, and quality of external data within data products.
- Drive governance standards, monitor data health, and implement improvements to strengthen scalability, reliability, and compliance.
- Support strategic initiatives and cross-functional programs that enhance data capabilities and accelerate product innovation.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Data, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in data strategy, vendor management, data partnerships, or related fields.
- Strong expertise in data licensing, data rights, and regulatory frameworks governing data usage and compliance.
- Proven track record of negotiating complex data contracts and managing strategic external partnerships.
- Deep understanding of consumer or enterprise datasets such as credit, identity, criminal, or verification data.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with experience working across legal, technical, and business teams.
- Experience with data governance frameworks, catalog tools, or enterprise data management systems is a plus.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and project management abilities with strong analytical thinking.
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary range of approximately $180,000–$200,000 annually, with potential variation based on experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- Flexible paid time off (PTO) plus 8 paid company holidays.
- Remote-friendly work environment with occasional business travel depending on role needs.
- Access to modern tools, technologies, and continuous professional growth opportunities.
- Inclusive, collaborative culture focused on innovation, learning, and long-term career development.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
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