Director, Data & Enterprise Architecture Transformation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Manage executive relationships within a portfolio of key enterprise accounts; act as the primary point of accountability for client outcomes, satisfaction, and growth.

• Collaborate to develop and implement account strategies that enhance Valiantys' presence in data strategy, data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks), data governance, and enterprise architecture.

• Oversee solution development for intricate pursuits -- collaborating internally to define data modernization, data mesh/fabric, MDM, and enterprise architecture projects.

• Design and convey target architectures that encompass business, application, data, and technology domains -- including cloud data platforms, analytics, AI/ML foundations, and governance frameworks.

• Ensure delivery quality in collaboration with engagement managers; address escalations and maintain architectural integrity.

• Represent Valiantys during executive briefings, QBRs, industry events, and collaborative go-to-market initiatives.

• Guide consultants and architects, aiding in the advancement of Valiantys' practice in data strategy and enterprise architecture.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in consulting, professional services, or enterprise technology roles, with a minimum of 5 years in client-facing leadership positions (Client Partner, Engagement Director, or similar).

• Expertise in Data Strategy: a proven history of defining and implementing enterprise data strategies -- encompassing data operating models, governance, data quality, MDM, and analytics & BI modernization.

• Proficient in Enterprise Architecture: verified experience in leading EA programs across business, application, data, and technology architecture domains, including target operating models and cloud architecture blueprints.

• Background in Data Platform/Engineering: practical or architectural experience with modern data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks), data mesh/fabric patterns, lakehouse architectures, ELT/ETL, and streaming.

• Strong foundation in Cloud & Infrastructure: solid understanding of cloud architecture -- networking, identity, security, scalability, and reliability engineering at an enterprise scale across AWS, Azure, or GCP.

• Certifications: Possession of an active AWS, Azure, or GCP Solutions Architect Professional certification; TOGAF 9 or TOGAF 10 Certified is preferred.

• Proven ability to lead multi-million-dollar account portfolios and manage complex pursuits.

• Exceptional executive communication skills, commercial insight, and consultative selling abilities.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field; an advanced degree is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation with an annual performance-based bonus.

• Comprehensive health insurance.

• 401(k) with company match.

• Generous paid time off (PTO) - 4 weeks annually, plus public holidays.

• A flexible remote work policy.

• A multicultural and international team environment.