Data Architect - Azure Data & AI Governance

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

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