Director, Data and Analytics Architecture

Scj - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Senior

Seattle, WA

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About the position

The Director, Data and Analytics Architecture at SC Johnson is a leadership role within the Global Data and Analytics team. This position is responsible for developing and implementing the enterprise-wide data and analytics architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and technology initiatives. The director will lead a team of experts in designing and implementing scalable and secure data solutions, focusing on making business data intuitive, reliable, and easy to use. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and executive leadership to drive data quality, security, and governance initiatives while fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the enterprise-wide data and analytics architecture strategy, aligning with business goals and technology initiatives.
• Lead the design and architecture of scalable and secure data solutions on Azure and Databricks platforms.
• Provide subject matter expertise on Azure data services, guiding the team on best practices, optimization, and innovation.
• Ensure the architecture supports advanced analytics, including AI/ML models, real-time data processing, and complex data transformations.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and deliver robust architecture solutions.
• Engage with executive leadership to communicate the value and impact of data architecture initiatives.
• Establish and maintain data governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Drive data quality, security, and privacy initiatives across the data landscape.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of architects.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the team.
• Oversee the execution of key data architecture projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within the data architecture domain.
• Drive the adoption of emerging technologies and methodologies that can enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the data architecture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in data and analytics, with 5+ in a leadership role.
• 3+ years of experience working with Azure cloud services, specifically Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, and Databricks.
• 5+ years of experience as Data Architect with strong understanding of data architecture principles, data modeling, ETL processes, and data governance.
• 5+ years of experience with data modeling skills including strong foundation in data warehousing concepts, data normalization, dimensional data modeling, OLAP or data vault.

Nice-to-haves

• Working knowledge of master data management systems (MDM), experience in data warehouse and MDM integration.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale data architectures.
• Strong understanding of data quality management principles and practices.
• Sound knowledge of data governance key functional areas like MDM, data catalog and data quality.
• Experience working with different SAP platforms like SAP ECC, SAP PLM, S/4HANA.

Benefits

• Eligible for remote work one day a week.
• Domestic relocation assistance available.