We’re looking for a Data Governance Architect to formulate data and AI governance strategies aligned with business objectives and industry best practice for our clients.
You’ll define technical strategies, architect data platforms, and guide delivery teams to implement best-in-class ingestion, transformation, and storage solutions on the cloud. You’ll also partner with sales and account teams to scope engagements, shape technical proposals, and showcase Lovelytics’ Governance expertise.
This role is open to remote candidates in the U.S. and Ontario, Canada. You’re also welcome in any of our offices in Arlington, VA; Chicago, IL; New York, NY; or Toronto!
Primary Responsibilties
Data and AI Governance Strategy: Formulating data and AI governance strategies aligned with business objectives and industry best practices.
Create, socialize, and implement data governance policies, procedures, and frameworks for clients while ensuring compliance.
Introduce emerging technologies and methodologies for completion of data governance tasksand capabilities.
Developed and execute data governance and/or AI Governance strategy that improved data discoverability, data quality, accessibility, usability, AI use case evaluation, and AI readiness.
Lead the successful migration of complex data architecture from on-premises to cloud environments.
Establish and enforce data governance practices resulting in improved data security and compliance.
Introduce containerization to the organization, enhancing scalability and deployment efficiency.
Mentor engineers, review architectures and code, and guide teams through implementation.
Lead technical discovery, shape solution architectures, respond to RFPs, and deliver demos and proofs of concept for data engineering engagements
Create technical blueprints and recommend tools, frameworks, and design patterns aligned to client needs
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in data governance with 4+ years in a client facing role, preferably in a professional services firm
Mastery in data governance capabilities as defined by the DAMA-DMBOK
Certified in governance toolsets such as Unity Catalog, Atlan, or Anomalo.
Expert knowledge of Databricks and Spark (required)
Experience creating proofs of concept, technical presales presentations, and pricing for engagements
Strong client-facing communication skills with the ability to influence technical and executive stakeholders
A tech stack of Google Workspace (email, tools), MacOS, Slack (internal comms), Atlassian
The base salary range for this position is $155,000-200,000 per year. Compensation is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, qualifications, scope of role and budget. Candidates are not guaranteed to be placed at any particular point within the range, and most offers will fall within the middle of the range or below. Lovelytics is committed to pay equity and transparency in compensation practices.
Remote Roles
$155,000—$200,000 USD
Lovelytics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means you don’t have to worry about whether your application process will be fair. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.
