Senior Data Governance & Architecture Leader

Bristlecone; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristlecone Inc. is building a comprehensive data governance and MDM capability from the ground up.

As Senior Manager – Data Engineering & Data Architecture, you will design the enterprise data architecture, define the governance operating model, and lead a cross-functional team to ensure data quality, stewardship, and compliance across the organization. This role blends strategic vision with hands-on execution to turn data governance concepts into measurable, sustainable outcomes, driving data

Qualifications

• 10+ years in data engineering, architecture, and data management, with at least 5 years in leadership.
• Proven track record building and scaling data governance and MDM programs in large enterprises.
• Deep knowledge of data modeling, warehousing, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Expertise with data governance tools (Collibra, Alation) and MDM solutions (Informatica, Reltio).
• Strong communication and influencing skills with senior stakeholders.
• Experience defining operating models, policies, and stewardship structures.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/IS; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve the enterprise data architecture aligned with business objectives and technology standards.
• Define and implement the data governance operating model, including decision rights, policies, and procedures.
• Establish a data stewardship framework and recruit/coach data stewards across business domains.
• Develop and execute a Master Data Management (MDM) strategy to create and maintain clean, trusted master data.
• Create data quality metrics, monitoring processes, and remediation workflows to ensure ongoing data integrity.
• Lead a team of data engineers, architects, and analysts, providing mentorship and performance management.
• Collaborate with business leaders, IT, and compliance teams to align data initiatives with regulatory requirements.
• Implement data cataloging, lineage, and metadata management tools to improve data discoverability.
• Drive adoption of data governance best practices through training, communication, and change management.
• Report on governance program progress, KPIs, and ROI to senior leadership.

Skills

Data governance

MDM programs

Cloud platforms

Data modeling

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Collibra

Alation

Informatica

Reltio

Job description

Bristlecone Inc. is building a comprehensive data governance and MDM capability from the ground up.

As Senior Manager – Data Engineering & Data Architecture, you will design the enterprise data architecture, define the governance operating model, and lead a cross-functional team to ensure data quality, stewardship, and compliance across the organization. This role blends strategic vision with hands-on execution to turn data governance concepts into measurable, sustainable outcomes, driving data