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Data Governance Architect

Xyant Services
Dallas, TX Contractor
POSTED ON 4/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026

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.

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