Principal Enterprise Data Architect

Donaldson; BLOOMINGTON (MN); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson seeks a Data Architect to shape the enterprise data future across a global manufacturing company. You’ll be hands-on, partnering with business leaders, engineering teams, and AI experts to solve real challenges and drive transformation.

You’ll define enterprise data strategy, design cloud-based architectures with Snowflake, Azure, and APIs, and lead MDM and data governance initiatives with strong stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Data or Enterprise Architecture.
• 3+ years of Snowflake experience.
• Strong expertise in cloud data platforms (Azure preferred).
• Experience with Data Warehouses, Data Lakes, MDM, and Data Governance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop the enterprise data strategy and roadmap.
• Design scalable cloud-based data architectures and platforms.
• Lead Master Data Management (MDM) initiatives.
• Build trusted, governed data solutions for analytics.
• Partner with business leaders to translate needs into technical solutions.

Skills

Snowflake

Azure

Data governance

MDM

Data warehouses

Data lakes

APIs

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

AWS

AI/ML platforms

Job description

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.We are seeking a Data Architect to be one of the architects shaping Donaldson's enterprise data future. We're building a newly re-established Enterprise Architecture team, and this is your opportunity to influence how data, AI, analytics, and modern cloud technologies are adopted across a global manufacturing company. You'll be part of a small, highly visible team where your ideas will directly influence enterprise technology decisions across a global organization. This isn't a role where you'll create standards from the sidelines; you'll be a hands-on Data Architect, partnering with business leaders, engineering teams, and emerging technology experts to solve real business challenges and drive enterprise-wide transformation.You'll love the opportunity to shape enterprise data strategy from the ground up, work with Snowflake, Azure, Oracle, AI, and modern cloud technologies, influence executive decisions and enterprise architecture standards, collaborate across business, IT, engineering, and manufacturing teams. Qualified candidates must be able to work a Hybrid US schedule.Key ResponsibilitiesYou'll define and drive Donaldson's enterprise data architecture by:Developing the enterprise data strategy and roadmapDesigning scalable cloud-based data architectures and platformsLeading Master Data Management (MDM) initiativesBuilding trusted, governed data solutions for analytics and AIEstablishing enterprise data governance, quality, and architecture standardsPartnering with business leaders to translate business needs into technical solutionsArchitecting modern data solutions using Snowflake, Azure, Oracle, APIs, and streaming technologiesServing as a trusted advisor on enterprise data investments and strategyMinimum Qualifications10+ years of experience in Data or Enterprise Architecture3+ years of Snowflake experienceStrong expertise in cloud data platforms (Azure preferred)Experience with Data Warehouses, Data Lakes, MDM, and Data GovernanceExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsBachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)Preferred Qualifications:AWS experienceAI/ML data platform experienceCloud or data architecture certificationsRelocation : This position is not eligible for relocation assistance .Annual Salary Range: $103,000 – $165,300 . Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to applicable work experience, training, education, performance.This position is eligible for annual incentive plan based on performance and company growth.Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits, retirement plan (401k), paid time away, paid leaves (including paid parental leave) and more.Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.Keywords: Data Governance, Data Architect, Enterprise Architect, Azure, Snowflake#LI-RemoteEqual Opportunity Employer, including Disability and VeteransEmployment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.Donaldson Company has been made aware that there are several recruiting scams that are targeting job seekers. These scams have attempted to solicit money for job applications and/or collect confidential information, Donaldson will never solicit money during the application or recruiting process. Donaldson only accepts online applications through our Careers | Donaldson Company, Inc. website and any communication from a Donaldson recruiter would be sent using a donaldson.com email address. If you have any questions about the legitimacy of an employment opportunity, please reach out to [e-mail] to verify that the communication is from Donaldson.Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.