Principal Architect, Data & Analytics

Stryker Corporation; Hinoba-an; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation is seeking a Principal Architect, Data & Analytics to lead a team of data engineers and technical leads in designing scalable analytics platforms across Azure Synapse, Databricks, and related services.

You will partner with business leaders to translate strategic objectives into data-driven initiatives, ensure data quality and governance, and oversee end-to-end delivery of analytics programs with strong focus on security and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a relevant field; Master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Data & Analytics strategy aligned with business goals.
• Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities for data-driven improvements.
• Drive design, implementation, and optimization of scalable data architectures and analytics platforms.
• Oversee selection, governance, and deployment of analytics tools and frameworks.
• Ensure data quality, security, privacy, and regulatory compliance across processes.
• Provide governance of analytics programs, manage scope, budget, and timelines.
• Establish project governance including change management and stakeholder communication.
• Educate and influence stakeholders on data value and analytics benefits.
• Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations for third-party capabilities.
• Drive continual innovation in analytics and data maturity.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Education

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

Master's degree (MBA, MIS, or equivalent) preferred

Tools

Azure Synapse

Databricks

Apache Spark

PySpark

Delta Live Tables (DLT)

Unity Catalog

CI/CD practices

Git-based source control

SAP data integration

Cloud governance

Job description

Work Flexibility: Hybrid Principal Architect, Data & Analytics

The role of Principal Architect, Data & Analytics, will play a pivotal role in strategic data & analytics initiatives. This role will lead a team of technical leads and engineers focused on tools and technologies such as Azure Synapse, PowerBI, Databricks, Azure Data Lake, and other related technologies. Responsibilities include developing and executing the organization's data & analytics strategy, managing related processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, implementing advanced analytics techniques, deploying data visualization tools, staying updated on industry trends, and providing leadership to the data and analytics team to foster continuous learning and development. This role will provide thought leadership in data & analytics, Analytics cloud management, technology leadership, cloud governance, security, and self-service management. Also, providing guidance and mentorship to a group of data & analytics leads and engineers.

What you will do:

• Develop and execute the organization's Data & Analytics strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, operational priorities, and long-term growth initiatives.
• Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities where data-driven insights can improve decision-making, performance, and business outcomes.
• Drive the design, implementation, and optimization of scalable data architectures, analytics platforms, and reporting solutions that support enterprise needs.
• Oversee the selection, deployment, and governance of analytics technologies, tools, and frameworks to enhance data accessibility and business intelligence capabilities.
• Ensure data quality, security, privacy, and compliance standards are maintained across all analytics processes, systems, and initiatives.
• Provide strategic oversight of analytics programs and projects, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and timelines while proactively managing risks and dependencies.
• Establish robust project governance practices, including change management, scope control, resource planning, and stakeholder communication.
• Influence and educate stakeholders on the value of data and analytics, translating complex insights into actionable business recommendations.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and technology partners, including solution evaluation, contract negotiations, and successful implementation of third-party capabilities.
• Drive continuous improvement through innovation, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies to strengthen organizational data maturity and business impact.

What you need:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or a related discipline; Master's degree (MBA, MIS, or equivalent) preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in Data & Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, and enterprise analytics platforms, with a proven track record of delivering business value through data-driven solutions.
• Strong expertise in modern data platforms and technologies, including Azure Synapse, Databricks, Apache Spark & PySpark and related cloud-based analytics ecosystems.
• Strong understanding of Medallion Architecture, including Bronze, Silver, and Gold data layers along with proven experience designing, developing, and maintaining Delta Live Tables (DLT) pipelines.
• Strong understanding of metadata-driven ETL frameworks , dynamic pipeline development, and knowledge of Unity Catalog.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD practices, Git-based source control, and deployment automation.
• Exposure to SAP data integration using SAP source system for enterprise scale data migration initiatives is preferred.
• Analytics, Data Engineering, or Microsoft Azure certifications are a plus; experience within a regulated industry such as Medical Devices, Healthcare, or Life Sciences is preferred.

Travel Percentage: 10%

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: www.stryker.com

Work Flexibility Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location. Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based. Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category. Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.