AI-First Data Governance Architect

axtriainc; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 157,600 - 205,425; Full time

Job summary

Axtria is hiring a Techno‑Functional Data Governance Specialist to lead data governance strategy and platform design. The role bridges business and technology, driving DG best practices and AI‑First solutions across life sciences data assets.

You will own end‑to‑end DG architecture, engage stakeholders, and enable data stewardship with modern tools like Databricks Unity, Collibra, and Atlan. A strong background in data management and regulatory compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong data governance principles and practice across enterprise
• Techno‑functional solution architect with business and platform delivery experience
• Hands‑on with leading DG platforms and data catalog tooling
• Knowledge of data warehouses/lakehouse, MDM, data quality and integration
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to lead discussions with tech and business

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead DG strategy and frameworks aligned to client goals
• Own end‑to‑end technical solution architecture for client engagements
• Lead AI‑First DG design leveraging GenAI capabilities and DG platforms
• Coordinate between business and IT, acting as trusted advisor
• Support client data stewardship, workflows, ownership, and governance controls
• Perform DG platform configurations and integrations as needed
• Lead pre‑sales workshops, project scoping, and estimation
• Design DG processes to drive efficiency and sustainment

Skills

Data governance

Solution architecture

GenAI/LLMs understanding

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Databricks Unity

Informatica IDMC

Atlan

Collibra

Alation

Job description

Axtria is hiring a Techno‑Functional Data Governance Specialist to lead data governance strategy and platform design. The role bridges business and technology, driving DG best practices and AI‑First solutions across life sciences data assets.

You will own end‑to‑end DG architecture, engage stakeholders, and enable data stewardship with modern tools like Databricks Unity, Collibra, and Atlan. A strong background in data management and regulatory compliance is essential.