Lead Data Governance Architect Job Atlanta area,Georgia USA,IT/Tech

Job Description:

(Full Time - Direct Applicants Only)
About the job you’re considering

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Data Governance Architect to drive enterprise-wide data governance initiatives within our telecommunications team. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and leading governance frameworks using Informatica IDMC, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory compliance, and data protection standards.

Your role

Lead data governance architecture on Informatica IDMC aligned with business goals
Collaborate with business and IT teams to define solutions, metrics, and risk controls
Oversee data governance program delivery including planning, execution, and adoption
Provide expertise in CDGC, data integration, lineage, and metadata management
Drive PII identification, classification, and protection strategies
Implement privacy-by-design frameworks and ensure compliance (GDPR, CCPA)
Architect hybrid ecosystems using Power Center and AWS Cloud
Define data retention, archival, and lifecycle policies
Partner with security and business teams to enforce governance controls
Ensure scalable and compliant enterprise data platforms

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
15+ years of experience in enterprise data ecosystems
Minimum 5+ years in data governance or data architecture roles
Hands‑on experience with Informatica IDMC (CDGC preferred)
Experience with Power Center and AWS environments
Proven leadership in enterprise data governance initiatives
Strong stakeholder and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Telecommunications domain experience
Experience implementing enterprise governance frameworks
Knowledge of data privacy regulations

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