What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Data Architect | Must work on W2 position at Pull Skill Technologies?
Role: Sr. Programmer Analyst
Location: Richmond, VA (1 week in office, 1 week remote)
What Youll Do
Lead end-to-end implementation of new and modernized data and analytics platforms.
Translate strategic objectives into clear execution plans, milestones, and success criteria.
Drive delivery through DataOps Engineers and Systems Analysts by providing direction, prioritization, and decision support.
Ensure production readiness, including monitoring, support models, documentation, and operational handoffs.
Coordinate across architecture, platform, governance, security, analytics, and business teams to align delivery.
Partner with project managers to manage dependencies, sequencing, risks, and communication across initiatives.
Ensure governance, security, quality, and compliance requirements are met.
Provide practical implementation guidance to stakeholders without owning architecture decisions.
Mentor delivery teams and influence outcomes through leadership and credibility.
Technology Environment
Experience implementing or supporting platforms across areas such as:
Data Engineering (e.g., Talend, Informatica)
Data Warehousing & Analytics (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Oracle Exadata)
Data Virtualization (e.g., Denodo, Dremio)
BI & Reporting (e.g., Power BI, Cognos)
Data Catalog & Governance (e.g., Alation, Informatica)
Data Observability & Access Controls
Required Experience & Skills
10 years implementing and supporting enterprise data platforms
5 years leading complex data, analytics, or technology transformation initiatives
Proven success delivering large-scale implementations across multiple teams
Strong DataOps and production support experience
Ability to assess delivery risks and guide teams without hands-on coding
Excellent communication and cross-team leadership skills
People management experience is a plus
What Success Looks Like
Data platforms are reliable, secure, and trusted
Initiatives are delivered on time, production-ready, and adopted
Teams are aligned with clear ownership and execution discipline
Fewer downstream issues due to strong planning and operational readiness
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Asher Williams
Desk: 2o1.497.1o1o X:1o5 | Direct: 551.272.o129
asher (at) pullskill dot com