Data Management Architect

Job#: 3029208

Job Description:
Data Management Architect

Location: Plano, Texas (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract

Rate: $65-73hr on w2 dependent upon experience

Role Overview

We are seeking a Data Management Architect with a project management mindset to support data governance and management initiatives. The ideal candidate will act as a business lead, partnering with development and application teams to drive the execution of data-related projects. This role involves translating technical concepts for business partners and ensuring regulatory and compliance requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data lineage, including source-to-target mapping, both manually and through automated processes.
• Leverage data scanning, metadata, and AI tools to analyze code, expose controls, and surface solutions.
• Act as the business lead for data initiatives, partnering with development teams to prioritize requirements.
• Translate between business and technology teams to facilitate engagements and resolve dependencies.
• Drive the execution of funded initiatives by tracking progress, identifying roadblocks, and communicating status to stakeholders.
• Ensure regulatory, control, and compliance requirements are reflected in technology and process decisions.
• Work closely with development and application teams to ensure the creation of necessary dashboards and tools.
• Continuously learn and apply knowledge of AI, automation, data, and governance tools.

Required Qualifications

Experience: A minimum of eight years of experience in data management and data governance.

Technical Skills: Proficiency with data lineage (source-to-target mapping) and metadata management tools. Experience with tools similar to Becubic is beneficial.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated pay range for this position is $72.00 to $73.24 per hour. Please note that the final pay rate will be determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience and qualifications.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.