Principal Data Modernization Architect
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Job Description
Spaulding Ridge is an advisory and IT implementation firm. We help global organizations get financial clarity into the complex daily sales and operational decisions that impact profitable revenue generations efficient operational performance and reliable financial management.
At Spaulding Ridge we believe all business is personal. Core to our values is our relationships with our clients our business partners our team and the global community. Our employees dedicate their time to helping our clients transform their business from strategy through implementation and business transformation.
We are looking for a Principal Data Modernization Architect to join ourSalesforce Deliveryteam inNorth America.
This is a strategic leadership role responsible for helping clients transition from legacy data environments to modern scalable and AI-ready architectures. This individual will define modernization strategies architect multi-cloud data ecosystems and lead cross-functional initiatives that deliver long-term enterprise value. The ideal candidate blends technical depth enterprise architecture expertise and business acumen serving as both a trusted advisor and a hands-on strategic architect.
Responsibilities:
1. Modernization Strategy & Vision
- Define and evolve the firms data modernization blueprint across industries and clients
- Champion modular cloud-native and interoperable architectures (e.g. Snowflake Databricks Salesforce Azure/GCP)
- Promote data-as-a-product self-service analytics and embedded governance
2. Enterprise Architecture Leadership
- Design and lead end-to-end architectures: ingestion transformation storage activation and AI/ML enablement
- Standardize reusable reference architectures across verticals
- Enable Zero-ETL patterns semantic layers and composable services
3. Client Advisory & Executive Engagement
- Serve as a trusted advisor to CDOs CIOs and business executives
- Translate technical strategy into high-impact executive narratives and business cases
- Lead modernization assessments roadmaps and transformation journeys
4. Cross-Functional Enablement
- Guide technical and consulting teams on implementation strategy
- Upskill delivery teams on modern data tools frameworks and patterns
- Advise on platform selection migration strategy and AI-readiness frameworks
5. Thought Leadership & IP Development
- Develop and publish POVs on modernization trends (e.g. agentic AI data contracts unified governance)
- Create reusable frameworks solution kits and accelerators
- Represent the firm in executive briefings panels and industry conferences
Qualifications:
- 10 years in data architecture analytics or enterprise consulting
- Deep knowledge of modern data stacks (e.g. Snowflake dbt Fivetran Tableau Databricks)
- Strong understanding of data mesh/fabric cloud-native platforms and interoperability models
- Experience working with Salesforce ecosystem a must (Data Cloud CRM Analytics MuleSoft)
- Proven ability to engage executive stakeholders and translate strategy into delivery
- Hands-on experience with AI/ML readiness data product frameworks and platform governance
Business Impact
- This role drives enterprise transformation by enabling clients to unlock real-time insights streamline operations and build AI-ready data foundations. Internally the Principal Data Modernization Architect helps scale repeatable offerings elevate consulting talent and position the firm at the forefront of the data and AI market.
Spaulding Ridges Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace
When we engage the expertise insights and creativity of people from all walks of life we become a better organization we deliver superior services to clients and we transform our communities and world for the better.
At Spaulding Ridge we believe our team should reflect the rich diversity of society and we take seriously the responsibility to cultivate a workplace where every bandmate feels accepted respected and valued for who they are. We do this by creating a culture of trust and belonging through practices and policies that support inclusion and through our employee led Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): CRE (Cultural Race and Ethnicity) Women Elevate PROUD and Mental Wellness Alliance.
The company is committed to offering Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Spaulding Ridge and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application please send an e-mail with your request to our VP of Human Resources Cara Halladay (). Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age race religion national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status or disability.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full Time
