Senior Director, Data Architecture (Next Gen)

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Key Responsibilities

Act as the strategic and technical CoE, providing architectural guidance, reference architectures, and ongoing support to enable data engineers, platform engineers, and analysts.

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As Senior Director of Next-Gen Data Architecture, you will lead the evolution of our global data ecosystem and help shape the foundation for the next generation of intelligent enterprise computing. In this role, you and your team will act as the Data Architecture Center of Excellence (CoE), empowering and enabling data engineers, platform engineers, and analysts across the enterprise to build robust, future-proof data solutions.

You will be responsible for modernizing data platforms, establishing scalable architecture standards, and turning complex business requirements into practical, high-impact solutions. Leading a specialized team of key data architects, this position combines strategic leadership with technical depth, requiring someone who can guide architectural direction while remaining closely connected to implementation and delivery.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable working with executive stakeholders, engineering leaders, and development teams. You will build, manage, and mentor a high-performing organization while helping define the frameworks, platforms, and best practices that support enterprise-scale data initiatives.

Responsibilities

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Center of Excellence Enablement: Act as the strategic and technical CoE, providing architectural guidance, reference architectures, and ongoing support to enable data engineers, platform engineers, and analysts.
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Team Leadership & Mentorship: Direct, mentor, and develop a team of key data architects, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous innovation.
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Next-Generation Data Architecture: Lead the design and implementation of modern data platforms and engineering frameworks that support large-scale business and operational needs, including complex supply chain, manufacturing, retail, and execution systems.
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Knowledge Graphs & Ontologies: Drive the development of graph-based data solutions and semantic models that improve data connectivity, business context, and cross-functional insights across the enterprise.
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AI-Driven Data Engineering: Identify and implement opportunities to leverage AI and automation throughout the data engineering lifecycle, from design and development through operations and optimization.
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API and Knowledge Layer Strategy: Define scalable API and knowledge-layer architectures that enable consistent access to trusted data and support both operational and analytical workloads.
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Streaming and Real-Time Data Platforms: Build and enhance real-time data capabilities that support event-driven processing, operational intelligence, and responsive business applications.
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Developer Productivity: Improve engineering efficiency through modern tooling, automation, and platform capabilities. Champion practices that simplify development, strengthen governance, and accelerate delivery while maintaining enterprise standards.

Requirements

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12+ years of experience in data engineering, architecture, and advanced analytics, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership capacity.

Nice to Have

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Architecture Strategy, Big Data, Big Data Architecture, Data Lakehouse Architecture, Enterprise Data, Executive Communications, Ontology Engineering, Stream Processing

United States: 217,400 - 245,300 USD

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.

Long-term Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role.

Location(s):

United States of America

Atlanta

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Job Posting End Date:

October 2, 2026

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