Director, Data & Enterprise Architecture Transformation

Valiantys Inc.; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 244,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with annual 1

Health Insurance401(k) with Company+

PTO - 4 weeks + holidays

Flexible remote work policy

Multicultural and international team

Job summary

Valiantys Inc. is seeking a Director, Data & Enterprise Architecture Transformation to drive growth across strategic and enterprise accounts.

You will translate CIO/CTO goals into multi-year roadmaps spanning data strategy, platform modernization, data governance, and enterprise architecture. You will own executive relationships, shape architectures across business, data, and technology domains, and lead delivery consultants to win and execute high-impact engagements.

Qualifications

• Proven track record defining and executing enterprise data strategies and governance.
• Experience leading EA programs across business, data, and technology domains.
• Hands-on or architectural depth with modern data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks).

Responsibilities

• Own executive relationships across strategic accounts and drive growth.
• Lead account strategies expanding data strategy, platforms, governance, and EA.
• Shape target architectures spanning business, data, and technology domains.
• Govern delivery quality and mentor consultants on data strategy and EA.

Skills

Data Strategy

Enterprise Architecture

Data Platform/Engineering

Cloud & Infrastructure

Consultative selling

Executive communication

P&L ownership

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Advanced degree a plus

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

AWS

Azure

GCP

Jira

Confluence

Rovo

Job description

About Valiantys

Here at Valiantys, we are one of the world’s largest Atlassian partners, helping organizations work better through scalable, people-centered solutions. As an Atlassian Platinum Solution Partner with a global footprint, we support customers across industries as they adopt ITSM, Agile at Scale, and modern work management practices.

Our teams work at the intersection of strategy and delivery, partnering closely with customers to translate complex business challenges into clear, actionable solutions built on best practices and leading platforms.

Join Valiantys and be part of something extraordinary!

Job summary

Valiantys is looking for a Director, Data & Enterprise Architecture Transformation to drive sales and growth across a portfolio of Valiantys' strategic and enterprise accounts. They will act as a trusted advisor to CIOs, CDOs, CTOs, and VPs of Data & Architecture -- translating their business goals into multi-year transformation roadmaps spanning enterprise data strategy, data platform modernization, data governance, and enterprise architecture. They will own new logo acquisition and existing account expansion, facilitate executive alignment and value realization, and lead pursuit and delivery consultants to win and execute high-impact engagements.

What you’ll be working on

• Own executive relationships across a portfolio of strategic enterprise accounts; serve as the single point of accountability for client outcomes, satisfaction, and growth.
• Co-develop and execute account strategies that expand Valiantys' footprint across data strategy, data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks), data governance, and enterprise architecture.
• Lead solutioning for complex pursuits -- partnering internally to scope data modernization, data mesh/fabric, MDM, and enterprise architecture engagements.
• Shape and communicate target architectures spanning business, application, data, and technology domains -- including cloud data platforms, analytics, AI/ML foundations, and governance frameworks.
• Govern delivery quality in partnership with engagement managers; intervene on escalations and ensure architectural integrity.
• Represent Valiantys in executive briefings, QBRs, industry events, and joint go-to-market activities.
• Mentor consultants and architects, contributing to Valiantys' practice development in data strategy and enterprise architecture.

Do you have what it takes to be our new Director, Data & Enterprise Architecture Transformation?

• 10+ years in consulting, professional services, or enterprise technology roles, with at least 5 years in client-facing leadership (Client Partner, Engagement Director, or equivalent).
• Data Strategy expertise: proven track record defining and executing enterprise data strategies -- data operating models, governance, data quality, MDM, and analytics & BI modernization.
• Enterprise Architecture expertise: demonstrated experience leading EA programs across business, application, data, and technology architecture domains, including target operating models and cloud architecture blueprints.
• Data Platform/Engineering background: hands-on or architectural depth across modern data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks), data mesh/fabric patterns, lakehouse architectures, ELT/ETL, and streaming.
• Cloud & Infrastructure foundation: strong foundation in cloud architecture -- networking, identity, security, scalability, and reliability engineering at enterprise scale across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Certifications: Active AWS, Azure, or GCP Solutions Architect Professional certification; TOGAF 9 or TOGAF 10 Certified preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-million-dollar account portfolios and complex pursuits.
• Excellent executive communication, commercial acumen, and consultative selling skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field; advanced degree a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the Atlassian ecosystem (Jira, Jira Service Management, Confluence,Rovo).
• Additional certifications: Snowflake SnowPro, Databricks Certified Data Engineer/Architect, Azure/GCP Data Engineer.
• Experience designing AI/ML data foundations -- feature stores, vector stores, and governed data products supporting RAG and agentic workflows.
• Delivery experience in regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, life sciences) with familiarity in GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, and BCBS 239.
• Established network within AWS and Azure partner organizations and joint GTM motions.
• Prior P&L ownership in a consulting or systems integrator environment.

Location: This role can be located in Canada or in the United States. We offer flexible remote working policy.

$175,000 - $240,000 a year

$175K to $210K USD base + 15–20% performance bonus

$210K to $250K CAD base + 15–20% performance bonus

Why you should apply ?

Our team members are our greatest asset and we work hard to ensure that Valiantys is not only a great place to work, but also a platform for you to grow.

Sense. We're committed to giving you the level of information you need to make sense of your assignments. You will witness the impact of your actions.

Training. We will provide you with the necessary time and budget to help you develop your skills and continue to build your career.

Flexibility. We understand that life is all about balance and we offer you the flexibility and support to help you maintain balance across the different pillars of your life.

What we offer - Employee Perks & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with an annual performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive Health Insurance401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - 4 weeks per year, plus public holidays
• A flexible remote work policy
• A multicultural and international team environment

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada or the United States and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

Valiantys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Valiantys provides a barrier-free workplace and embraces all qualified applicants with varied perspectives and backgrounds.