Lead Data Governance Architect

Job Description: (Full Time - Direct Applicants Only)

About the job youre considering

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Data Governance Architect to drive enterprise-wide data governance initiatives within our telecommunications team. This role will be responsible for designing implementing and leading governance frameworks using Informatica IDMC ensuring alignment with business objectives regulatory compliance and data protection standards.

Your role

• Lead data governance architecture on Informatica IDMC aligned with business goals
• Collaborate with business and IT teams to define solutions metrics and risk controls
• Oversee data governance program delivery including planning execution and adoption
• Provide expertise in CDGC data integration lineage and metadata management
• Drive PII identification classification and protection strategies
• Implement privacy-by-design frameworks and ensure compliance (GDPR CCPA)
• Architect hybrid ecosystems using PowerCenter and AWS Cloud
• Define data retention archival and lifecycle policies
• Partner with security and business teams to enforce governance controls
• Ensure scalable and compliant enterprise data platforms

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field
• 15 years of experience in enterprise data ecosystems
• Minimum 5 years in data governance or data architecture roles
• Hands-on experience with Informatica IDMC (CDGC preferred)
• Experience with PowerCenter and AWS environments
• Proven leadership in enterprise data governance initiatives
• Strong stakeholder and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Telecommunications domain experience
• Experience implementing enterprise governance frameworks
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations