How You'll LEAD:
The Vice President of Data Governance and Strategy leads the development and execution of a comprehensive data governance and data strategy function across UMG. This executive role is responsible for ensuring the integrity, compliance, and strategic use of data related to music rights, royalties, digital consumption, fan engagement, e-commerce, merchandise (both online and on tour), physical music and artist development. The ideal candidate will champion a data-driven culture, aligning data priorities with business goals in a rapidly evolving digital music ecosystem.
How You'll CREATE:
Strategic Leadership
Define and drive the enterprise data strategy to support business growth, monetization of music assets, and fan engagement.
Align data initiatives with music industry trends, business priorities, and evolving digital platforms (e.g., streaming, social, NFT/AI licensing).
Partner with C-level executives, legal, finance, marketing, HR and other UMG functions to integrate data insights into strategic decision-making.
Data Governance
Develop and implement a robust data governance framework covering fan and eCommerce data, DSP consumption data, artist and product metadata, financial and royalty data.
Standardize data definitions and metadata across systems (e.g., ISRC, ISWC, IPI) for consistency and transparency.
Ensure compliance with global music rights regulations and data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
Collaboration & Enablement
Work cross-functionally with legal, operations, analytics teams, and product teams to implement governance standards.
Promote data literacy and accountability across departments and business units.
Technology & Innovation
Evaluate and deploy tools for Data Governance Operations – discovery/inventory, classification, tagging and cataloging etc.
Drive automation and innovation in data capture from digital platforms (e.g., Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, TikTok).
Stay informed about emerging tech (blockchain, AI, NFTs) and their implications for music data governance.
Bring your VIBE:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Music Business, Data Science, or a related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
10+ years of experience in data governance, information strategy, or digital rights management, preferably in music, media, or entertainment.
Deep understanding of music rights, publishing, royalties, and distribution models.
Familiarity with industry standards such as DDEX, ISRC, ISWC, and global licensing bodies (e.g., ASCAP, BMI, PRS, SoundExchange).
Experience with data governance and catalog management tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Synchtank, Vistex, Revelator).
Strong executive presence with exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Demonstrated success driving organizational change related to data transformation.
Key Competencies:
Visionary leadership with a passion for the intersection of data, music, and innovation.
Expertise in digital music consumption trends and data monetization.
Strong analytical and compliance-oriented mindset.
Ability to drive cross-functional alignment and cultural change.
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