Enterprise Data Architect, Data Governance & Information Architecture

Recru; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Recru in Spring, Texas seeks an Enterprise Data Architect to lead governance, information architecture, and lifecycle management of enterprise data assets. You will define standards for data governance, information architecture, and data management while promoting trusted, compliant data across the organization.

You will collaborate with business, security, and technology teams to mitigate data risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive data-driven decision making with executive stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or related field
• 8+ years of experience in Enterprise Data Architecture, Data Governance, Information Management, or related disciplines
• Strong knowledge of data governance, data quality, metadata management, data classification, privacy, security, and regulatory compliance
• Experience leading enterprise-wide governance initiatives and collaborating with executive stakeholders
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship management skills

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain enterprise data governance, information architecture, and data management standards.
• Establish data classification, protection, privacy, retention, and lifecycle management practices.
• Lead initiatives focused on data quality, metadata management, lineage, stewardship, and master data management.
• Partner with business, security, compliance, and technology teams to mitigate data risk and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop data strategies, reference architectures, governance processes, and best practices that improve the value and trustworthiness of enterprise data.
• Provide leadership, education, and executive guidance on data governance, information management, and data-driven decision making.

Skills

Data governance

Data quality

Metadata management

Regulatory compliance

Executive stakeholder collaboration

Leadership & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field

Tools

Data governance tools

Metadata management tools

Cloud data platforms

Job description

The Enterprise Data Architect, Data Governance & Information Architecture leads the strategy, governance, and lifecycle management of enterprise data assets. This role establishes data governance frameworks, information architecture standards, and data quality initiatives that ensure data is secure, compliant, trusted, and accessible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and maintain enterprise data governance, information architecture, and data management standards.

• Establish data classification, protection, privacy, retention, and lifecycle management practices.

• Lead initiatives focused on data quality, metadata management, lineage, stewardship, and master data management.

• Partner with business, security, compliance, and technology teams to mitigate data risk and ensure regulatory compliance.

• Develop data strategies, reference architectures, governance processes, and best practices that improve the value and trustworthiness of enterprise data.

• Provide leadership, education, and executive guidance on data governance, information management, and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field.

• 8+ years of experience in Enterprise Data Architecture, Data Governance, Information Management, or related disciplines.

• Strong knowledge of data governance, data quality, metadata management, data classification, privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.

• Experience leading enterprise-wide governance initiatives and collaborating with executive stakeholders.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship management skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Master's degree or relevant industry certifications.

• Experience with cloud data platforms, enterprise data management tools, and modern analytics environments.

• Familiarity with data governance frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK, NIST, ISO 2701, and privacy regulations.

• Experience supporting AI, analytics, and digital transformation programs through strong data governance and information management practices.

You have 8+ years in enterprise data architecture. You lead governance initiatives and collaborate with executive stakeholders. You possess strong data quality, metadata, and privacy expertise