Data Governance Lead/Manager
Listed on 2026-10-11
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IT/Tech
Data Engineering, Information Security & Data Protection, Data Analyst, Data Warehousing
Job Title:
DE Senior Architect
Location:
San Jose, California, USA (Work from Office)
Industry/Field:
Retail
Experience:
10-15 years
Company:
Tredence
About Us:
Tredence differentiates itself from other analytics services firms by enabling last mile adoption of insights. We drive true business impact by uniting our strengths in business analytics, data science, and software engineering. We help our clients deliver on the artificial intelligence imperative, in a practical and demystified way. To know more about us, visit:
As a DE Senior Architect specializing in Data Governance within the retail industry, you will lead the design and implementation of comprehensive data governance solutions that drive data quality, master data management, and metadata management. Success in this role means delivering scalable, compliant, and sustainable data governance roadmaps that enable business users to trust and leverage data effectively. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to embed data governance principles into enterprise analytics, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
This role is critical to advancing Tredence’s vision of impactful AI adoption for our clients.
- Lead the development and execution of data governance roadmap and blueprint tailored to retail domain requirements.
- Architect and implement robust data models, data quality frameworks, and master data management (MDM) strategies to enhance data integrity.
- Manage metadata management processes and deploy Microsoft Purview to ensure data lineage, cataloging, and compliance.
- Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders to align governance frameworks with operational and analytical workflows.
- Develop scalable solutions using Python and SQL to automate data governance, monitoring, and reporting activities.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data engineering teams, promoting best practices in data governance and architecture.
- Continuously assess emerging technologies and governance trends to optimize and evolve existing governance frameworks.
- Possess 10-15 years of industry experience with a strong focus on data governance within the retail sector.
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Demonstrate expertise in creating data governance roadmaps and blueprints, with in-depth knowledge of data modeling, data quality, MDM, and metadata management.
- Exhibit hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview for data governance and compliance.
- Show proficiency in Python and SQL for developing governance automation and data manipulation workflows.
- Communicate effectively to influence and align multiple stakeholders on governance initiatives.
Skills:
- Experience working in large-scale retail environments or related domains.
- Familiarity with other data governance tools and platforms beyond Microsoft Purview.
- Certifications in data governance, such as Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or equivalent.
- Experience with cloud platforms and data engineering best practices on Azure or AWS.
- Exposure to AI and machine learning use cases integrated with governed data environments.
- Work at a forward-thinking company that pioneers AI-driven analytics and data solutions in retail.
- Engage in challenging, high-impact projects that influence enterprise data strategies and business outcomes.
- Collaborate with talented, diverse teams in a supportive and inclusive environment that values innovation.
- Benefit from continuous learning opportunities and career advancement pathways in data governance and architecture.
- Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with an on-site work mode
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