Senior Principal, Data Governance, Internal Audit

The Community You Will Join: 

Our Audit and Advisory team is committed to innovation and excellence. We provide a variety of services to our business partners and technologists, to help ensure Airbnb’s data management and governance practices align with our organizational objectives and regulatory requirements. Our activities are designed to add value, improve the Company’s operations and provide insights to the executive team and the Audit Committee.

The Difference You Will Make:

We are seeking a Senior Principal,  Data Governance Audit & Advisory Services, with a strong background in data governance, data management and cloud computing, particularly with Amazon S3. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in our Audit and Advisory team, providing strategic insights and solutions to enhance our data capabilities, support business objectives and drive risk reduction efforts. 

A Typical Day: 

• Develop and provide advisory services on data governance policies and procedures to ensure data integrity, compliance with regulations, and best practices in data management.
• Oversee and enhance tools for audit and advisory work related to data governance, driving the dynamic audit identification process, and creating audit plans focused on data governance.
• Partner with key stakeholders, including business and technology partners, to evaluate data needs, support robust data architecture, and align with strategic initiatives.
• Develop and deliver enterprise-wide training on data governance, collaborating with other disciplines such as Enterprise Risk, Global Compliance Services, and Data & Analytics to maintain departmental alignment.
• Stay current with industry trends and technologies to improve data solutions and practices, while working on ad hoc projects as required.
• Ensure cohesive execution of projects by collaborating with third-party resources and subject matter experts.

Your Expertise:

• 15+ years of data governance, consulting, or relevant fields, with 5+ years in managerial or project management roles. 
• Proven experience as a Data Solutions Architect, Data Governance, or leading consulting or internal audit engagements focused on data governance.
• Strong understanding of AWS S3 and cloud computing technologies, along with experience in data modeling and data warehousing. 
• Experience in auditing or advising on developing and enhancing data governance tools and frameworks, with knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence key stakeholders globally and cross-functionally, and communicate complex data concepts to non-technical audiences, including executive levels.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong time management and prioritization skills. Proactive, creative problem solver with strong organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

 

Your Location:

This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager. While the position is Remote Eligible, you must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity. Click here for the up-to-date list of excluded states. This list is continuously evolving, so please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list  If your position is employed by another Airbnb entity, your recruiter will inform you what states you are eligible to work from.

 

Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging:

Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

We strive to also provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please contact us at: reasonableaccommodations@airbnb.com. Please include your full name, the role you’re applying for and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process. 

We ask that you only reach out to us if you are a candidate whose disability prevents you from being able to complete our online application.

Client-provided location(s): Gunnison, CO

Job ID: 7183547

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-22T18:31:55