Stone Search
posted 2 months ago
Our client is seeking a Principal Data Architect for a 3 to 9-month contract to hire hybrid opportunity in The Bronx. The Principal Data Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the client’s data architecture and data management strategy and applications. This position ensures the efficient and effective use of data resources across the institution, supporting academic, research, and administrative functions. The Principal Data Architect will lead the development of data models, data warehousing solutions, predictive models, and integration strategies while ensuring data governance, quality, and security standards are met. The role involves developing and maintaining the client’s data architecture strategy, which includes data models, data integrations, predictive analytics, and data warehousing solutions. The Principal Data Architect will document and visualize data pipelines from source to destination, illustrating data flow through the client’s assets. Collaboration with academic, research, and administrative units is essential to understand data needs and design appropriate analytics solutions. The architect will oversee the implementation of data management tools and technologies, ensuring alignment with the client’s overall IT strategy and compliance with relevant regulations. As a critical liaison between IT and various client departments, the Principal Data Architect will facilitate communication and collaboration to address data-related challenges and opportunities. The role also involves driving innovation in data management practices and technologies to enhance the client’s data capabilities and support its strategic goals. Ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and security in all analytics activities is a key responsibility, along with effectively communicating complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders.