Healthcare Without Rival

Premise Health is the world's leading direct healthcare provider and one of the largest digital providers in the country, serving over 11 million eligible lives across more than 2,500 of the largest commercial and municipal employers in the U.S. Premise partners with its clients to offer fully connected care – in-person and in the digital environment. It operates more than 800 onsite and nearsite wellness centers in 45 states and Guam, delivering care through the Digital Wellness Center and onsite, nearsite, mobile, and event solutions. 

Premise delivers value by simplifying complexity and breaking down barriers to give diverse member populations access to convenient, integrated, high-quality care. We offer more than 30 products, delivering the breadth and depth of care required to serve organizations' total populations. The result is healthcare that meets the needs of members and their families, helping them live healthier while lowering costs for organizations. 

Premise offers a wide range of dynamic, purpose-driven career opportunities. We are currently looking for aVP of Data Governance to join our team working remotely.

About the role: The Vice President (VP) of Data Governance will be responsible for developing and executing the data governance strategy to ensure the quality, integrity, security, and compliance of the organization's data assets. This leadership role will oversee the implementation of policies, frameworks, and processes that ensure the organization's data is managed effectively across all departments. The VP of Data Governance will collaborate with senior leadership, data stewards, IT, compliance, legal, and other key stakeholders to ensure data governance practices support business objectives, regulatory requirements, and risk mitigation.

Essential Functions:  

Lead the development and execution of the data governance strategy across the organization.Work closely with senior leadership to align data governance goals with overall business objectives.Establish and maintain data governance frameworks and best practices for data management, quality, security, and compliance.Build a culture of data governance across departments, ensuring awareness and adherence to governance practices.Serve as the primary point of contact for data governance, providing strategic oversight and guidance.Design and implement a comprehensive data governance framework covering data quality, data ownership, data stewardship, and data privacy.Develop and enforce data governance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure consistent data management practices.Establish data classification, access control, and retention policies in alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.Ensure data governance is integrated into all stages of the data lifecycle, from acquisition to archiving.Oversee data quality initiatives, ensuring data is accurate, complete, and consistent across systems and platforms.Establish data quality metrics, monitoring systems, and reporting mechanisms to identify and address data issues proactively.Lead the implementation of data cleansing and validation processes to improve data integrity.Ensure that data governance practices comply with relevant data protection laws, regulations, and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA).Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to manage data-related risks, including privacy and security risks.Oversee the implementation of data access controls and auditing mechanisms to prevent data misuse and breaches.Keep abreast of evolving data-related regulations and recommend changes to policies and practices as needed.Partner with business leaders, IT, data scientists, and data analysts to ensure data governance practices support business needs and objectives.Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure consistency and accuracy in data reporting and analytics.Work closely with data stewards and other operational teams to implement data governance practices across various data domains.Foster a culture of continuous improvement by recommending and implementing new technologies, tools, and methodologies for data governance.Track industry trends and emerging technologies in data governance and management, ensuring the organization stays ahead of the curve.Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing data governance team, providing guidance and development opportunities.Foster a collaborative and data-driven culture within the team and across the organization.

Job Requirements: 

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's or MBA preferred).15+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related fieldsProven experience in developing and executing data governance strategies across large, complex organizations.Experience with regulatory compliance and data protection laws such as GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, etc.

Preferred Experience: 

Strong understanding of data management, data quality, metadata management, and data privacy principles.Knowledge of data management tools, platforms, and technologies (e.g., data catalogs, data quality tools, metadata management tools).Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills.Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.Excellent analytical skills with a deep understanding of data governance and data management practices.Familiarity with data architecture, cloud platforms, and modern data analytics tools.Expertise in risk management and regulatory compliance related to data.Strategic thinker with the ability to influence organizational change.Detail-oriented with a focus on data integrity and compliance.Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex challenges.A visionary leader with a passion for driving innovation and best practices in data governance.

Work-life balance is at the foundation of how decisions are made and where Premise is headed. We can only help people get, stay, and be well if we do the same for ourselves. In addition to competitive pay, Premise offers benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and vacation time, a company-sponsored wellness program, and much more our talent acquisition team will be happy to share with you. 

Premise Health is an equal opportunity employer; we value inclusion, and we do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

For individuals living in California, Colorado, Illinois, Washington; as well as, for individuals living in or reporting to New York State only, Premise Health is required to include an estimate of the salary and benefits for this role. While a number of factors influence salary, our estimated California, Colorado, Washington and New York State compensation is $150,000 - $250,000 with eligible bonus opportunity. Please note, this is a general guideline and your experience qualifications, geographic location, and other factors will be taken into consideration. For more information regarding the benefits we offer, please visit our career site, jobs.premisehealth.com/benefits.