Data Architect

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries, seeks a Data Architect to define and execute the enterprise data architecture strategy. The role focuses on analytics, reporting, data governance, cloud modernization, and AI initiatives across the organization, migrating from legacy systems to Azure-based solutions.

The candidate will partner with business and technology teams to deliver scalable, secure data solutions, drive repository governance, and build trusted data products for executive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Management, or related discipline.
• 6–8 years in Data Architecture/Enterprise Architecture/BI with cloud data platforms.
• Hands-on with Azure data tools and Power BI; experience migrating to cloud architectures.
• Experience with data governance, lineage, security, and trusted data products.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and communicating business value.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain enterprise data and BI architecture strategy and roadmaps.
• Lead standards for dbt, Azure Databricks, Data Factory, Storage, SQL, and Power BI; evaluate Microsoft Fabric.
• Conduct architecture reviews and document decisions, patterns, and governance.
• Architect and govern data across SAP, cloud services, APIs, and third-party sources.
• Create diagrams, data models, KPIs, and reporting standards aligned with priorities.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers, Analytics Engineers, BI specialists, and app teams to deliver governed analytics.
• Define guardrails for responsible AI use and governance; assess AI outputs for compliance.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Azure Databricks

Azure Storage

Azure SQL

Power BI

dbt

Microsoft Fabric

Lucidchart AI

SAP ECC / SAP S/4HANA

Job description

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Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries.

Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work. If this sounds outstanding to you, take the first step forward and explore a career with Dal-Tile.

TheData Architect is responsible for defining and implementing Dal-Tile's enterprise data architecture strategy to support analytics, reporting, data governance, cloud modernization, and AI initiatives. This role partners with business and technology teams to deliver scalable, secure, and trusted data solutions across the enterprise while driving migration from legacy platforms to modern Azure-based technologies.

• This role does NOT provide current or future sponsorship assistance
• Please note that we will NOT provide relocation assistance (Candidates are expected to relocate on own 3 weeks from time of offer acceptance)
• Employees are required to report in office 4 days a week / 7834 CF Hawn Freeway | Dallas, Texas 75217 (NO NEGOTIATION)
• This is a direct hire role; We are NOT open to employing through contractor or agency

Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:

• Define andmaintainDal-Tile's enterprise data and BI architecture strategy, standards, reference architectures, and roadmaps, including migration of legacy platforms to secure and scalable Azure-based solutions.
• Establish architecture and delivery standards fordbt, Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Azure Storage, Azure SQL, Power BI, dimensional and semantic models, KPI frameworks, reusable data products, workspace governance, deployment practices, and performance optimization; evaluate Microsoft Fabric where it adds appropriate value.
• Lead architecture reviews and integration design across the application and data portfolio while documenting architecture decisions, reusable patterns, procedures, qualityobjectives, and lessons learned.
• Data Governance, Integration & Business Partnership
• Architect and govern data across enterprise applications, SAP platforms, cloud services, APIs, third-party providers, and operational systems byestablishingData Governance, Data Stewardship, Data Observability, Metadata Management, Master Data Management, Data Lineage, privacy, security, and retention practices.
• Create andmaintainarchitecture diagrams, enterprise and semantic data models, interface designs, end-to-end lineage, technology roadmaps, enterprise KPIs, business metrics, and reporting standards aligned with organizational priorities.
• Partner with business and technology leaders, Data Engineers, Analytics Engineers, BI specialists, and application teams to resolve cross-functional challenges and deliver governed self-service analytics and trusted data products.
• AI-Enabled Architecture,Lucid chartAI & Continuous Learning
• Define architecture and governance guardrails for responsible use of generative AI, copilots, and agent-based capabilities, including security, privacy, human review, traceability, and lifecycle monitoring.
• UseLucid chartAI to accelerate current-state and target-state architecture diagrams,data-flowand lineage visualization, reference-pattern creation, standards validation, and ongoing governance; review and tailor AI-generated outputs to Dal-Tile's approved architecture, security, naming, metadata, and documentation standards before publication.
• Evaluate AI-assisted capabilities across Power BI, SAP, Azure AI, and related platforms to support governed semantic models, trusted enterprise metrics, AI-ready data products, metadata discovery, redundancy analysis, data observability, and operational automation.

Required Experience and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Management, ora relateddiscipline, or equivalent experience.
• 6-8 years of experience in Data Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Data Engineering, Analytics, or Business Intelligence, including 4-6 yearsdesigning enterprise-scale cloud data platforms and analytics solutions.
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Storage, Azure SQL, Power BI, anddbtfor scalable data transformation, testing, documentation, lineage, and deployment practices; Microsoft Fabric experience is a plus.
• Proven experience leading legacy-to-cloud migration and architecting enterprise environments spanning operational, analytical, SAP, API, and third-party sources.
• Hands-on experience with SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA data environments and integration with enterprise analytics and reporting platforms.
• Experience implementing Data Governance, Data Stewardship, Data Observability, Metadata Management, Master Data Management, Data Lineage, privacy, security, and trusted data-product practices.
• Experience designing enterprise BI and analytics architectures, including dimensional and semantic modeling, KPI frameworks, Power BI governance, workspace administration, deployment pipelines, performance optimization, and self-service analytics.
• Ability to define enterprise reporting strategies and deliver trusted analytical data products supporting executive, operational, and strategic decision-making.
• Ability to use AI-assisted architecture and documentation tools, includingLucid chartAI, with sound judgment, human validation, version control, and compliance with enterprise governance standards.
• Excellent communication, presentation, problem-solving, critical-thinking, and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence standards and practices, manage competing priorities, and provide task-related direction to technical team members.
• Manufacturing industry experience is highly preferred, with understanding of Supply Chain, Marketing, Customer, Product, Finance, and Operational data domains.

Other Pertinent Job Information:

• Temporary indirect reporting relationships may exist while working as Project lead. May be required to act in senior role, providing task related advice and direction to junior team members.
• Occasional travel may be required.

We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, career opportunities, and an environment of creativity and growth. Examples include: Company Match on 401k,Employee Purchase Discount, and Tuition Reimbursement.

Dal-Tile is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans and their families - Thank You for Your Service!
Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.