Data Architecture Team Manager

Softworld - Torrance, CA

Full-time - Manager

Torrance, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Data Architecture Team Manager will oversee a team of data architects, playing a crucial role in designing and implementing the organization's data architecture strategy. This position is essential for ensuring that data is organized, accessible, and secure, enabling data-driven decision-making and driving business success. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of data architecture principles and tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide leadership to a team of data architects, ensuring effective collaboration and coordination among team members.
• Develop and maintain a robust data architecture strategy and roadmap that aligns with the organization's overall business objectives.
• Advance data governance policies, procedures, and best practices, ensuring compliance throughout the organization.
• Oversee the design of data integration processes, ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability between systems.
• Ensure the implementation of data security and privacy measures, in compliance with relevant regulations.
• Collaborate with business analysts and data scientists to define data requirements for analytics and reporting purposes.
• Engage with business stakeholders to understand their data needs and provide strategic recommendations.
• Evaluate and select third-party vendors or solutions for data-related products or services.
• Stay updated with emerging data management trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and effective communication within the team.

Requirements

• An undergraduate or graduate level degree in computer science, applied mathematics/statistics, electronics/electrical engineering or similar field of study.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in data management leading teams as a data or information architect.
• 8+ years of experience leading architecture teams in Data Analysis, Information Management, and Business Intelligence.
• 8+ years of advanced knowledge of designing & working with multi-dimensional, mining transactional data and strategies that drive business.
• Hands-on experience with data architecting, data mining, large-scale data modeling, and business requirements gathering/analysis.
• Strong oral, verbal communication/presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of relational data structures, theories, and principles.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of project management, budgeting, financial management, vendor management, service management, and operational efficiency.
• Experience with database platforms, including DB2, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Couchbase, MongoDB, etc.
• Experience in enterprise information life cycle management including enterprise repository tools, data modeling, mapping, profiling, quality and master data management practices.
• Knowledge of cloud-based technology including cloud connectivity options, data storage options, data lakes, cloud warehouses, cloud ETL/ELT tools, cloud streaming options, cloud databases, and cloud/on-prem BI products.
• Working knowledge of Big Data platforms technologies and processes including cloud big data products.