Title: Director of Data Architecture and Governance
Location: San Antonio, TX - Full-time, On-site (Relocation Required)
Company Background:
Our client is a major fast-food company experiencing rapid growth across the United States. They are transforming their data landscape to support data-driven decision making and need a skilled Director of Data Architecture and Governance to build their data foundation from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities:
We are seeking a Director of Data Architecture and Governance on behalf of our client to lead data quality, integrity, and compliance initiatives in a greenfield technical environment.
- Manage data quality and integrity across all organizational data sources and systems
- Own and implement comprehensive data governance processes and compliance frameworks
- Ensure data cleanliness and establish robust data quality monitoring and remediation processes
- Design and implement scalable data architecture solutions to support business growth
- Manage small teams of data professionals and provide technical leadership
- Focus on operations improvements, expanding to cover supply chain and human resources
- Scale data governance and architecture across the entire organization
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and business needs
- Establish data standards, policies, and procedures for enterprise-wide adoption
- Lead compliance efforts to ensure data handling meets regulatory and industry requirements
Requirements
Experience & Background:
- Minimum 8 years of data architecture and governance experience
- Proven experience managing small teams of data professionals
- Experience building data solutions in greenfield environments
- QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) or restaurant industry experience preferred but not required
Technical Skills:
- Strong expertise in Azure cloud platforms and services
- Broad technical knowledge across multiple frameworks and technologies
- Experience with data quality tools and data governance platforms
- Proficiency in data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing concepts
- Knowledge of compliance requirements and data privacy regulations
Additional Qualifications:
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Proven track record of scaling data operations across multiple business functions