Principle Data Architect - Fulltime - Hybrid, NY

This position is responsible for performing the duties of Principle Data Architect working closely with Stakeholders, SMEs and Data Stewards.

Responsibilities include

• Act as a primary influencer and collaborator, working across teams to establish Architecture Patterns and Reference Architectures, promoting their adoption to align with business and technology strategies.
• Outline and continuously update the target state for enterprise data architecture, detailing the strategy for creating and utilizing official data sources.
• Serve as a key advisor on best practices in data governance and data architecture, conducting training sessions and workshops to enhance data literacy and governance adherence across the organization.
• Lead the establishment and maintenance of a data catalog and metadata management practices, improving data discoverability and understanding across the organization.
• Manage cross-functional teams in the execution of data governance and architecture projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of data governance policies, recommending and implementing improvements as needed.
• Guarantee alignment of new data initiatives and projects with the organization-wide target data strategy and architecture, which includes reviewing and approving key design documents.
• Establish and oversee technical data standards and patterns, granting exceptions where necessary. Ensure data architecture patterns are up-to-date, reusable, and clearly understandable.
• Collaborate with the security architect to set a comprehensive strategy for data security, access, and provisioning that meets security requirements and governance policies.
• Approve significant architectural changes to improve data quality.
• Develop reference architectures for the Enterprise data and the Data Governance team that support business and technology strategies.
• Utilize expertise in modern data management, analytics, and science practices to advance our goal of creating unique, data-driven capabilities.
• Promote architecture transformation, encouraging adoption and driving modernization across product and data teams.

This will be a highly dynamic environment where an energetic positive attitude, multi-tasking and the ability to jump in and add value is a requirement.

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• Leadership in Modern Architecture with extensive understanding of Enterprise Architecture and Solution Architecture frameworks, best practices, and the application of current architectural trends for business transformation.
• Relationship Building and Communication with strong team player with effective collaboration, networking, and influencing abilities, capable of building trust and relationships.
• Clear vision communication and influencing the adoption of architectural principles, patterns, and standards.
• Experienced in managing multiple projects, budgets, and schedules to successful outcomes.
• Track record of achieving specific goals aligned with business objectives through outcome tracking and reporting.
• Persistence, resilience, and comfort in driving change and navigating ambiguity.
• Intellectual Curiosity and Committed to continuous learning, understanding strategic investments and emerging technologies.