Data Governances Architect Retail

Job Title:

Data Governance Architect

Locations: Remote - (Must be local to San Francisco OR Dallas)

Experience Level: Senior (10+ Years)

Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Arts or Science)

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: As Per Market

We are seeking an experienced Data Governance Architect to define and implement enterprise-wide data governance frameworks that ensure data is trusted, secure, compliant, and aligned with business needs.

This role sits at the intersection of business and technology, driving the establishment of data standards, policies, and architectural best practices. You will play a key role in embedding governance into data platforms and delivery initiatives while partnering with business stakeholders, data stewards, and engineering teams to elevate data quality, interoperability, and regulatory compliance across the organization.

• Design and implement scalable enterprise data governance frameworks
  , operating models, and workflows
• Establish and enforce data standards, policies, and architectural patterns
• Collaborate across business and technical teams to translate requirements into actionable governance solutions
• Drive data quality, lineage, and compliance initiatives across the organization
• Align cross-functional stakeholders toward a unified data governance strategy
• Facilitate governance workshops and working sessions to drive adoption and alignment
• Identify gaps in current processes and implement continuous improvement strategies
• Support integration of governance practices into data platforms and product delivery life cycles

• 10+ years of experience in Data Architecture, Data Governance, or Enterprise Data Management
• Proven track record of designing and operationalizing governance frameworks at scale
• Strong expertise in business analysis, architecture, and technical solution design
• Ability to bridge business and technology, translating complex requirements into structured frameworks
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and driving alignment across teams
• Strong problem-solving, facilitation, and strategic thinking skills
• Ability to handle ambiguity and convert unclear expectations into structured solutions

• Strong understanding of Retail Apparel industry , especially customer journey
• Knowledge of product development lifecycle and retail supply chain (preferred)

• Experience with tools like Atlan or Alation
• Familiarity with Google Cloud
• Knowledge of data modeling, wire framing, and workflow development
• Experience in change management initiatives

• A strategic thinker who can influence and drive enterprise-wide adoption of governance practices
• A collaborative leader who can bring together diverse stakeholders under a unified vision
• A hands‑on architect who can balance strategy with execution

Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

Manpower Group® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills.

Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 Manpower Group was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

Manpower Group is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of Manpower Group and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.