Senior Data Governance & Metadata Architect

Job Title: Senior Data Governance & Metadata Architect

Lead enterprise data governance transformation as the technical authority for Collibra implementation and DCAT standards. Design data exchange frameworks, data models, and governance strategies that enable interoperability and strategic decision-making across complex business ecosystems.

Location: Mt. Laurel, NJ
Experience: 12+ years Data Governance / Architecture
Certifications: Collibra Certified Solution Architect preferred

Role Overview

Serve as the strategic and technical lead for enterprise data governance, defining how data is governed, exchanged, and cataloged organization-wide. Beyond data modeling, this role establishes DCAT open standards, configures Collibra operating models, and influences senior leadership with clear governance strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Data Standards & Exchange Frameworks

• Design and maintain data exchange frameworks using DCAT (Data Catalog Vocabulary) and RDF standards ensuring interoperability across business units, systems, and external partners.
• Establish enterprise metadata standards and cataloging conventions aligned with open standards for discoverability and reuse.

Collibra Technical Leadership

• Act as Collibra Subject Matter Expert (SME) leading hands-on configuration of operating models, workflow automation, and asset integration.
• Configure Communities, Domains, Asset Types, business glossaries, data catalogs, and governance workflows.
• Implement data lineage, quality rules, policy enforcement, and stewardship workflows.

Enterprise Data Modeling

• Utilize Erwin Data Modeler to create robust logical and physical data models serving as governance foundation across enterprise systems.
• Design reference data models supporting governed data assets and exchange standards.

Strategic Governance Leadership

• Develop comprehensive Data Governance strategy aligning with enterprise objectives around data lineage, quality, metadata management, and compliance.
• Present complex governance concepts confidently to senior leadership and technical teams, providing strategic direction and business justification.

Required Technical Expertise

Leadership & Communication Requirements

• Strategic Clarity: Articulate the business "why" behind governance decisions, moving beyond tactical execution to influence enterprise strategy.
• Technical Confidence: Demonstrate deep hands-on expertise through white-boarding solutions in real-time during technical evaluations no reliance on external aids.
• Executive Communication: Lead high-pressure discussions with C-level stakeholders, translating technical governance into business value.

Experience Profile

• 12+ years Data Governance / Architecture leadership
• Proven Collibra implementation (operating model design, workflow config)
• DCAT/RDF standards implementation experience
• Erwin Data Modeler enterprise deployments
• Financial Services/Banking regulatory environments
• API governance or data mesh architecture exposure

Certifications: Collibra Certified Solution Architect or Data Governance Professional strongly preferred

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About VDart Group
VDart Group is a global leader in technology, product, and talent solutions, serving Fortune 500 clients in 13 countries. With over 4,000 professionals worldwide, we deliver innovation, operational excellence, and measurable outcomes across industries. Guided by our commitment to People, Purpose, and Planet, VDart is recognized with an EcoVadis Bronze Medal and as a UN Global Compact member, reflecting our dedication to sustainable practices.