Principal Data Architect, Data Governance
2K - Austin, Texas, us, 78716
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Overview
Establish data ownership, stewardship models, and accountability frameworks.
Develop guidelines for data classification, retention, and lifecycle management.
Implement a Role-based access control (RBAC) and encryption standards for sensitive player data
Metadata Management & Data Cataloging Implement and maintain metadata management solutions (DataHub, Alation, Informatica).
Ensure data lineage tracking and impact analysis across all platforms.
Drive data discoverability through a centralized data catalog.
Drive data alignment of key terminology and definitions for metrics that impact the business.
Data Quality & Compliance Define and enforce data quality rules, validations, and monitoring mechanisms.
Ensure compliance with GDPR, CCPA, COPPA, SOX, and industry regulations on DSAR & “Right to be forgotten” (data obfuscation/redaction)
Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Security teams to manage data privacy risks.
Drive internal audits and participate in parent company-level and external audits
Technology & Architecture Work with Data Engineering to implement data governance tools.
Optimize cloud-based governance models (AWS, Snowflake, Databricks).
Define best practices for data access control, encryption, and PII protection across platforms
Integrate governance tools with game analytics platforms, CDP, and AI-driven personalization engines.
Collaboration & Training Educate business & technology teams on data governance best practices.
Lead data governance councils and working groups.
Advocate for a data-driven culture across the organization.
What Will Make You A Great Fit 10+ years of Hands-on experience with data governance platforms (Collibra, Informatica Axon, Open Source DataHub).
7+ years of experience with Data Architecture and Modeling
Strong understanding of data quality, lineage, and metadata management.
Familiarity with data lakes, warehouses, and cloud platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, GCP).
Proficiency in SQL, Python, and data modeling tools administration.
Expertise in data privacy laws & regulatory requirements (GDPR, CCPA, COPPA, SOX, etc.).
Experience working in regulated industries (Gaming, Finance, Healthcare, etc.).
Strong knowledge of data governance operating models & stewardship frameworks.
Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams.
Ability to influence stakeholders and drive governance initiatives.
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