VP of Information Governance

Company Description Day7 is an AI-first firm focused on enabling truly autonomous AI agents to operate across complex enterprise HR ecosystems. Built on more than 20 years of hands-on expertise with leading HR platforms in HCM, Payroll, Financials, and Talent, Day7 turns deep systems knowledge into a strategic advantage. The company specializes in bridging the gap between AI capabilities and real-world workforce complexity by understanding the data, systems, and business outcomes that drive organizational performance. Day7 serves as a single partner across the entire lifecycle—implementation, managed services, and AI execution—eliminating handoffs and friction. The mission is not simply to deploy AI, but to solve workforce problems with confidence, precision, and scale.
Role Description The VP of Information Governance at Day7 is a full-time, remote leadership role responsible for defining and overseeing the organization’s information governance strategy across HR, financial, and operational data domains. This role leads the design and implementation of policies, frameworks, and standards for information lifecycle management, including data classification, retention, access control, and compliance. The VP collaborates closely with executive leadership, data, security, legal, and product teams to ensure that information governance supports AI-driven workforce solutions while aligning with regulatory and client requirements. Day-to-day responsibilities include directing records and document management programs, monitoring adherence to governance policies, managing risk related to information assets, and continuously improving governance practices based on analytics and industry best practices. This leader also mentors cross-functional teams, promotes a culture of data stewardship, and represents Day7’s governance capabilities in client engagements and strategic initiatives.
Qualifications
Strong expertise in Information Management and Records Management, including policies, standards, and frameworks for data lifecycle, retention, and compliance.
Proficiency in Document Management practices and tools to govern creation, storage, access, and disposition of records and content.
Advanced Analytical Skills for assessing information risk, evaluating governance effectiveness, and guiding data-driven decision-making.
Excellent Communication skills to collaborate with executives, technical teams, and clients, and to articulate governance requirements and strategies clearly.
Proven leadership experience in information governance, data governance, or related domains within complex, data-rich environments (HR, financial, or enterprise systems experience strongly preferred).
Working knowledge of relevant regulations and standards (e.g., data privacy, security, records retention) and experience integrating them into governance frameworks.
Experience partnering with AI, data, and security teams to align governance with advanced analytics, automation, and AI solutions.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Information Systems, Business, Law, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., information governance, records management

Work arrangement
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