Vice President, Data & AI Governance and Privacy

Position Overview

The Enterprise Data Analytics & AI organization at Marriott is pioneering the future of hospitality serving as Marriotts AI-driven nerve center where data and analytics converge to guide decisions delivering end-to-end insights across every journey and unlocking transformative business value through advanced analytics and AI-powered solutions. The organization is seeking a Vice President Data & AI Governance and Privacy. This executive is responsible for executing the enterprise-wide strategy for data governance privacy operations and responsible AI. This role ensures that data and AI are accurate well-managed and used ethically and compliantly across the organization enabling innovation while protecting stakeholder trust and regulatory alignment.

As a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders this leader brings deep expertise in data governance privacy operations and AI risk management working with the Law Department and the Global Privacy Office to translate complex regulatory and technical requirements into clear actionable processes. They champion enterprise-wide adoption of data and AI policies standards and stewardship models that promote data and AI quality transparency and accountability.

This role is responsible for developing the strategy and operationalizing governance structures that span data classification metadata management data quality and data management in general as well as AI modeling best practices AI governance with responsible and lifecycle stewardship across all areas. The leader also sponsors the implementation of governance and privacy-enhancing technologies supports regulatory readiness and partners closely with the Global Privacy Office Law Department Risk Management and Global Information Security teams to mitigate data and AI-related risks. The leader also works closely with Product and Operational teams across Data Analytics and AI to ensure the development deployment and operation of enabling processes and capabilities. Through cross-functional collaboration and strategic influence this leader fosters a culture of responsible data and AI use across all business domains.

This individual serves as a key leader for Marriotts enterprise-wide Data Governance Data Privacy and AI Governance functions in partnership with the Law Department and the Global Privacy Office. They facilitate the companys data governance committee ensuring the implementation of privacy-related initiatives that balance regulatory risk with business performance. The role reports to the SVP Data Analytics and AI with a dotted line reporting relationship to the SVP Global Privacy/Compliance Officer.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in data and AI governance privacy compliance or related fields including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g. Information Systems Data Science Law) required; advanced degree (e.g. Masters in Data Management Computer Science or Law) strongly preferred.
• Proven track record in defining and executing enterprise data strategy and AI governance programs within complex matrixed organizations.
• Deep expertise in operationalizing global data and AI privacy laws and regulatory frameworks (e.g. GDPR CCPA) with strong risk management capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with Legal Risk Security and Compliance teams.
• Strong understanding of data management best practices including metadata management data quality and stewardship.
• Strong understanding of AI best practices including modeling best practices model risk management red/blue teaming and stewardship.
• Experience with governance and privacy tools (e.g. Atlan Big Eye OneTrust BigID )
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g. hospitality healthcare financial services) is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CIPP CIPM or equivalent are preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the enterprise strategy for data and AI governance
• Execute the enterprise strategy for Privacy in partnership with Legal/Global Privacy.
• Facilitate the Companys data governance committee outlining the global data governance agenda in partnership with the Law Department Global Privacy Office and other disciplines.
• With the Law Department and the Global Privacy Office oversee the development and enforcement of enterprise data and AI policies standards and stewardship frameworks.
• Drive adoption of controlled vocabularies taxonomies and metadata standards across domains.
• Define and operationalize data and AI quality strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Ensure compliance with global privacy regulations (e.g. GDPR CCPA).
• Partner with the Law Department Risk Management and Global Information Security to mitigate data-related risks.
• Support regulatory strategy and exam coordination including internal audit and compliance responses.
• Sponsor governance tooling and automation programs.
• Establish ownership stewardship and lifecycle guardrails for scientific and operational data and AI.
• Serve as a data/AI-driven change agent influencing adoption of governance practices.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement across governance programs.
• Ensure data governance quality and ethical use of AI across all domains.
• Stay current with industry trends emerging technologies and best practices in analytics and data science.
• Oversee team structure resource allocation and portfolio prioritization to ensure high-impact analytics initiatives are delivered efficiently and effectively.
• Build and mentor a high-performing analytics team with capabilities that promote data and AI privacy and governance.

At Marriott International we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture talent and experiences of our are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis including disability veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.