Data Architect & Governance Leader

Joint Commission International; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Joint Commission International is seeking a Data Architect to lead enterprise data strategy, governance, and analytics. You will drive MDM, metadata management, and secure data environments while collaborating across business and technology teams to enable data-driven decision making.

The role emphasizes design of scalable data architectures, EDW management, and advanced analytics via Power BI. Strong leadership and stakeholder communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, Business, or related fields.
• 7–10 years of experience in data architecture, governance, and MDM.
• Proven track record in delivering enterprise data strategies and governance programs.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead enterprise-wide strategy for MDM and Data Architecture.
• Develop governance models balancing structure, agility, and business needs.
• Align data architecture with goals such as operational efficiency and compliance.
• Establish and enforce data governance, metadata practices, and standards.
• Drive data governance measurement and accountability.

Skills

Data Architecture

MDM

Metadata Management

Power BI

Data Warehouse

ETL

SQL/NoSQL

Governance

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Synapse

SSIS

Collibra

Power BI

ERP Platforms (SAP/Oracle)

Job description

Joint Commission International is seeking a Data Architect to lead enterprise data strategy, governance, and analytics. You will drive MDM, metadata management, and secure data environments while collaborating across business and technology teams to enable data-driven decision making.

The role emphasizes design of scalable data architectures, EDW management, and advanced analytics via Power BI. Strong leadership and stakeholder communication are essential for success.