Remote Senior Manager, Enterprise Data Architecture

hagerty; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hagerty seeks a Senior Manager of Enterprise Data Architecture to lead a team of seven data architects and shape the data strategy across the organization. You will own master data management for members, agents, and vehicles and partner with Data Engineering to deliver robust systems of record.

You will define validation standards, contribute to data governance, and guide data domains and analytics-driven AI assets. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on architecture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of data architecture experience, including at least 2 years managing people.
• Strong foundation in data architecture fundamentals and the DAMA-DMBOK framework.
• Deep experience in master data management and partnering with engineering teams to operationalize systems of record.
• Experience guiding the development of data domains, data products, and data assets that support analytics and AI.
• Entrepreneurial and pragmatic; know when to ship value now vs. invest in long-term foundation.
• Strong attention to detail and high standards for data models, definitions, and documentation.
• Clear communication; ability to influence decisions in a cross-functional setting.
• Experience managing vendors and third-party providers, including responsibility for deliverables and budgets.
• Ability to coach teams through ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of seven data architects and provide career paths.
• Own Hagerty's master data management for members, agents, and vehicles; build a delivery plan and harden MDM systems of record.
• Define standards for attribute validation and certification with data providers or humans in the loop.
• Serve on the data governance team and provide architectural oversight and policy recommendations.
• Collaborate with business and technical leaders to develop data management policies.
• Guide design of data domains, data products, and data assets for AI solutions.
• Establish partnership boundaries with Data Engineering for clear ownership and handoffs.
• Optimize team workflows, including AI-assisted tooling for modeling, documentation, and design review.
• Oversee the quality of designs through review and coaching; step in when needed.
• Maintain an architectural vision aligned with Hagerty's enterprise architecture.

Skills

Data architecture

People leadership

Data governance

Communication

Strategic thinking

Vendor management

Coaching

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Snowflake

dbt

SQL

Python

erwin

ER/Studio

Atlan

SqlDBM

Job description

Hagerty seeks a Senior Manager of Enterprise Data Architecture to lead a team of seven data architects and shape the data strategy across the organization. You will own master data management for members, agents, and vehicles and partner with Data Engineering to deliver robust systems of record.

You will define validation standards, contribute to data governance, and guide data domains and analytics-driven AI assets. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on architecture.