Senior Architect, Data Governance

📋 Description

• Establishes and supports the strategy and objectives for data governance.

• Oversees the design, execution, and ongoing enhancement of frameworks, policies, standards, and operational models related to data governance and architecture.

• Educates data stewards on their duties, including adherence to standards, and assists them in fulfilling their responsibilities.

• Advocates for the data governance strategy and requirements among both technical and business stakeholders.

• Assesses and applies data governance operating models, tools, and technologies.

• Utilizes a practical understanding of data query tools to access existing data repositories.

• Reviews data models to ensure alignment with data architecture standards, providing coaching to teams as needed.

• Enhances job knowledge by engaging in educational opportunities.

• Offers mentorship and direction to junior analysts and data stewards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or relevant experience.

• At least 7-10 years of pertinent experience in data governance, data management, or related fields.

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.

• Strong comprehension of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK).

• Understanding of data quality rule architecture and stewardship facilitation.

• Support for governance operating models, including involvement in the Data Governance Council and enabling Data Stewardship.

• Engagement with cross-functional stakeholders among data producers and consumers.

• Knowledge of data architecture and data warehousing principles.

• Experience with enterprise data governance covering data quality, metadata management, data stewardship, and data lineage concepts.

• Familiarity with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica, or similar).

• Design of data contracts and data products, including accountability frameworks for data producers and consumers.

• Certifications such as CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) are preferred.

• Experience in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, etc.) is advantageous.

• Awareness of regulatory and compliance obligations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• Retirement savings through a 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential discretionary contributions, and a diverse investment lineup.

• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.

• A business-casual environment that allows for jeans.

• Generous paid time off upon hire, including a paid time off program, ten paid company holidays, and three floating holidays each year.

• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours each calendar year.

• Leave of absence programs, which include paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA).

• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) that promote inclusion and collaboration within our company and throughout our communities. BRGs are open to all.