What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Governance Architect position at Xyant Services?
Hi,
Title: Data Governance Architect
Location: Dallas, TX or Pleasanton, CA
5 days onsite
Short Description:
The Data Governance Architect must have experience in defining and implementing
enterprise data governance frameworks that ensure data is trusted, secure, compliant,
and fit for business use. This role bridges business and technology by establishing data
standards, policies, and architectural patterns; embedding governance into data
platforms and delivery initiatives; and partnering with data owners, stewards, and
engineering teams to improve data quality, interoperability, and regulatory compliance
across the organization.
Required Skills & Experience:
Extensive experience in data architecture, data governance, or enterprise data
management, with a demonstrated ability to design and operationalize
governance frameworks at scale.
Proven background working across business and technology teams, translating
business requirements into enforceable data standards and architectural
patterns.
Must have solid understanding and demonstrable experience in retail apparel
business especially customer journey.
Product development lifecycle and Retail Supply Chain a plus.
Ability to take feedback and incorporate that into measurable improvement.
Ability to take vague or unclear expectations and turn them into concepts and
requirements.
Ability to align disparate groups of stakeholders towards common framework by
demonstrating value.
Must have facilitation experience.
Must be able to demonstrate strategic thinking and problem solving.
Change Management experience a big plus.
Qualifications:
Significant experience (10 years) in the development and operationalization of
data governance frameworks, operating models, and workflows.
Minimum Degree: Bachelors of Arts or Science
Should be proficient in Business Analysis, Business Knowledge, Software
Engineering Leadership, Architecture Knowledge and Technical Solution Design.
Nice to have knowledge: Atlan, Alation, Google Cloud, Data Modeling,
Wireframing and workflow development.