Harnham
Director of Data Architecture & Governance
Location: San Antonio, TX (On-site)
Salary: $160,000 $190,000 base
The Role
Were hiring a Director of Data Architecture & Governance to build the foundation of enterprise data across a complex, multi-system environment. This is a highly strategic, hands-on leadership role. Youll define the data architecture, implement governance standards, and ensure trusted, compliant data flows across core business systemsspanning finance, operations, HR, and more.
This is the right role for someone whos led data strategy at scale and is ready to take ownership of a company-wide transformation.
This role does not provide sponsorship and being on-site in San Antonio is non-negotiable
What Youll Do
Architect and maintain enterprise data systems including data lakes, warehouses, and real-time pipelines
Define and enforce data governance policies across business-critical systems (POS, HRIS, finance, supply chain, etc.)
Standardize metadata, master data, lineage, and stewardship practices across the organization
Select and implement tools for data cataloging, access control, and classification
Partner with Legal, IT, HR, and Operations to ensure responsible and compliant data usage
Lead data quality efforts including validation, cleansing, and auditing
Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on data infrastructure, risk, and scalability
What Were Looking For
8+ years of experience in data architecture, governance, or enterprise data management
Proven ability to design scalable, cloud-based data systems (e.g., AWS, GCP, Snowflake)
Experience with governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA, DMBOK) and compliance requirements (e.g., CCPA, PCI)
Familiarity with ETL tools, metadata platforms, and data security standards
Strong leadership, documentation, and cross-functional communication skills
A systems thinker with a passion for building clean, scalable, business-ready data environments