Director, Enterprise Data Management

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation. 
 

Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.

About the Role: 
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Enterprise Data Management to lead the strategic evolution of our organization’s data practices, especially as we transition to building an AI-first organization. This critical leadership role will focus on designing and implementing scalable and secure frameworks for ethical, data and analytics operations that advance data security, governance, and innovative applications of artificial intelligence to deliver actionable insights. Your work will enable the organization to harness data and AI as competitive advantages, safeguard critical assets, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with global regulations while driving our commitment to responsible innovation. 

As the leader of Enterprise Data Management, you will work cross-functionally to strengthen our organization's data infrastructure, integrate robust data management capabilities into our analytics operations, and operationalize rigorous governance processes that help scale AI responsibly. With 15+ years of experience in managing complex, enterprise-grade data ecosystems, you will bring a strategic vision, technical expertise, and a proven track record of implementing world-class data governance, AI-driven analytics frameworks, and security programs that unlock business value on a transformative scale. 

Key Responsibilities:

Data Security & Governance 

• Leverage security tools and partner with the CISO, Legal, and Technology teams to define and implement a comprehensive data security strategy, safeguarding intellectual property and sensitive data assets. 

• Define and implement data governance policies to prevent unauthorized activity and ensure compliance with global regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, SOC2, ISO 27001). 

• Spearhead the integration of real-time monitoring and anomaly detection systems, strengthening accountability and responsiveness across the organization. 

• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Cybersecurity teams to align data risk management strategies and implement metrics and reporting frameworks to track the real-time impact of risk mitigation strategies on business outcomes. 

Requirements:

Education & Experience 

• 15+ years of leadership experience in data & analytics, AI governance, and risk management within enterprise-level organizations. 

• Proven expertise in designing and operationalizing enterprise-scale AI and data governance frameworks that deliver measurable business value. 

• Deep knowledge of AI ethics and global data privacy regulations