Data Delivery Manager | Data Architect (Banking)

Job Title: Data Delivery Manager | Data Architect (Banking)

Location: St. Louis, MO (Hybrid – 2-3 Days Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $145K/Year
Industry: Banking & Financial Services

Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned Data Delivery Manager / Data Architect to lead large-scale Data, Analytics, AI, and Cloud Modernization initiatives within the Banking domain. This is a strategic leadership role requiring a blend of enterprise data architecture, client engagement, delivery management, and account growth experience.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Informatica, Databricks, Netezza, Cloud Data Platforms, AI/GenAI, Data Governance, and Enterprise Data Architecture, while driving successful delivery of complex transformation programs and building strong executive client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

< data-start="912" data-end="941">Data Delivery Leadership

• Lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise Data & AI programs across onsite and offshore teams.
• Manage project scope, budget, resource planning, delivery timelines, and quality.
• Establish governance models, delivery KPIs, and operational excellence frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise data governance, security, risk, and regulatory standards.
• Provide leadership for large-scale cloud modernization and enterprise data transformation initiatives.

< data-start="1406" data-end="1445">Solution Architecture & Innovation

• Define enterprise data strategy and modernization roadmaps.
• Architect scalable Data Lakehouse, Data Warehouse, and Cloud Data Platforms.
• Design enterprise ETL/ELT, Data Modeling, Metadata Management, Lineage, and Data Quality solutions.
• Drive AI adoption, Agentic AI, Generative AI, and intelligent automation initiatives.
• Recommend modern data architecture patterns and cloud-native solutions.

< data-start="1852" data-end="1891">Client Engagement & Account Growth

• Build trusted relationships with executive stakeholders and business leaders.
• Identify new opportunities in Data Modernization, AI, Analytics, Cloud Migration, and Data Governance.
• Lead solution presentations, proposal development, SOW creation, and client workshops.
• Act as a strategic advisor to clients throughout the engagement lifecycle.

< data-start="2244" data-end="2280">Program & Engagement Management

• Conduct discovery workshops and define transformation roadmaps.
• Manage project risks, issues, escalations, and stakeholder communications.
• Align business objectives with technology solutions and enterprise architecture.
• Mentor technical teams and drive continuous improvement across delivery organizations.

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Management, BI/Analytics, Enterprise Architecture, or Data Delivery.
• Strong hands-on and architectural expertise with:
  • Informatica PowerCenter, IDMC, IICS
  • Databricks, Spark, PySpark, SQL
  • Netezza, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Snowflake
  • ETL/ELT, Data Warehousing, Data Modeling
  • Azure Cloud Data Platforms
  • Data Governance, Data Quality, Metadata Management, Lineage
  • AI/ML, Generative AI, Agentic AI
• Experience leading enterprise transformation programs and large delivery portfolios.
• Strong Banking or Financial Services domain experience.
• Proven experience managing executive stakeholders and enterprise client engagements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, consulting, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing $5M+ enterprise programs.
• Experience with Cloud Data Modernization initiatives.
• Knowledge of Risk Management and Regulatory Reporting.
• Experience with enterprise AI strategy and data-driven transformation.
• Strong consulting and pre-sales experience including RFPs, proposals, and solution architecture.

Why Join Us?

• Lead enterprise-scale Data & AI transformation initiatives.
• Drive strategic client engagements within the Banking industry.
• Architect next-generation cloud data platforms and AI-powered solutions.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies including Databricks, Informatica, Snowflake, and Generative AI.
• Opportunity to influence business growth, innovation, and enterprise modernization.

If you''re a senior Data Delivery Leader with strong architecture expertise, client engagement experience, and a passion for driving Data & AI transformation in Banking, we''d love to hear from you!