Strategic Enterprise Architect & Governance Leader

Medata Inc.; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Medata Inc. seeks a Principal Enterprise Architect to lead the enterprise architecture practice, shaping long-term technology strategy and governance across the organization. You will mentor multiple arch domains and advise executive leadership on investments and risk.

The role demands deep technical fluency, executive communication, and the ability to translate complex concepts for the board. Strong background in enterprise-scale architecture is required.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of progressive software/tech experience, with 7+ years in enterprise architecture.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the 3–5 year enterprise architecture vision and roadmaps.
• Chair architecture governance function and set standards and patterns.
• Advise SVP of Technology & AI and executives on strategy and investments.
• Lead and upskill Enterprise, Application, Data, Infrastructure, and Security Architects.

Skills

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Architecture strategy

Cloud governance

Azure cloud

Data governance

Security architecture

Mentoring

Leadership

Pattern knowledge

Education

TOGAF certification

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Snowflake Platform

Job description

Medata Inc. seeks a Principal Enterprise Architect to lead the enterprise architecture practice, shaping long-term technology strategy and governance across the organization. You will mentor multiple arch domains and advise executive leadership on investments and risk.

The role demands deep technical fluency, executive communication, and the ability to translate complex concepts for the board. Strong background in enterprise-scale architecture is required.