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About the Role

Cadent is seeking a visionary and strategic leader to join our team as the Director of Data and AI Governance. This critical role is responsible for leading our AI Governance Center of Excellence (COE) and shaping policies for the responsible and ethical use of data and artificial intelligence, ensuring trust, compliance, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and operationalize a comprehensive, enterprise-wide governance framework for data and AI, including policies, standards, and operational procedures.
• Lead the AI Governance Center of Excellence (COE), establishing a central body for policy creation, ethical review, and strategic guidance.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate AI-related risks, including data privacy, cybersecurity, model bias, and third-party vendor risks, ensuring alignment with global regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Engineering, Product, and business leaders to embed governance controls and data stewardship into the entire AI lifecycle.
• Support and drive the implementation of Data Management practices, including Data Quality, Metadata and Masterdata Management, and Data retention and storage.
• Advise the Executive Committee and senior leadership on AI risk, ethics, and controls, and report on the effectiveness of the governance program.
• Champion a culture of responsible AI use and data accountability through training and awareness programs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in data governance, technology risk, data strategy, or a related field.
• Proven track record of implementing successful governance programs in complex, high-growth environments.
• Strategic thinking with a pragmatic, hands-on approach to policy implementation.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, modern data architecture, and associated risk areas.
• Expertise in global data privacy regulations.
• Experience in the AdTech industry is a significant plus.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus across all levels.
• Experience leading high-impact, cross-functional initiatives and guiding senior leaders.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Skills

• Data Governance
• Technology Risk
• Data Strategy
• AI/ML Concepts
• Data Architecture
• Risk Management
• Data Privacy Regulations
• AdTech Industry
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Leadership

Location

• Manhattan
• Philadelphia
• San Jose

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 10+ years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Master's degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

• USD $180,000.00 - USD $210,000.00 /Yr.

Benefits

• Inclusive health, dental, and vision plans
• Enhanced support for reproductive health, family planning, and new parents
• Employer contribution to HSA
• Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, LegalEase Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident coverages
• Generous and inclusive paid parental leave
• Mental health support and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free access to the Calm App
• Monthly Wellness reimbursement
• Special discounts through LifeMart and Plum Benefits
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy and company breaks
• 11 observed Federal holidays
• Summer Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day
• 401(k) participation with discretionary employer match
• Life, Short-term, and Long-term Disability coverage
• Cell phone and WiFi stipend
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Access to certified financial coaches and planning tools

About the Company

• Cadent ignites seamless connections between brands, publishers & consumers.
• Our predictive AI orchestrates outcomes on any platform customers are on, across any media they consume & at any stage of the journey.

Equal Opportunity

• Cadent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to supporting all it’s employees when it comes to Inclusion & Diversity.
• Cadent’s policy is to provide equal opportunity for applicants & employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual identity or orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability or medical condition (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual and reproductive health decisions, genetic information, marital status (including domestic partnerships and civil unions), pregnancy, culture ancestry, familial or caregiver status, military status, veteran status, socioeconomic status, unemployment status, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other basis prohibited by law. and will not discriminate against the basis of disability.
• This commitment is honored when it comes to decisions on hiring, recruiting, training, promotions, compensations, benefits, transfers and terminations.
• Cadent is seeking to actively engage with our employees from a wide variety of cultures and to connect with our clients differently.
• Our workforce has generational diversity that supports greater innovation when we maximize representation of all diversity.
• Our active employee resource groups promote engagement across all groups of individuals that are represented within the company and externally.