Director of Data Platform & Governance
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, 84193, USA
Listed on 2026-02-16
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IT/Tech
Data Engineer, Data Warehousing, Data Analyst, Data Science Manager
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Job Title: Director of Data Platform & Governance
Location: Remote (UT preferred)
Job-Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $150K – $190K
Position Overview: We are seeking a Director of Data Platform & Governance to lead the strategic build‑out and operational maturity of our enterprise data capabilities. This role will own the data platform (data warehouse, data lake, integration pipelines), establish enterprise data governance, and enable AI‑powered analytics in a secure, scalable, and business‑aligned manner. This is a high‑visibility leadership opportunity within an organization making significant capital investments to modernize and scale its data function.
Duties & Responsibilities- Define and execute the enterprise data strategy and roadmap in partnership with IT leadership.
- Partner closely with IT Operations, Security, Cloud Governance, and business stakeholders.
- Own architecture and evolution of the enterprise data warehouse and/or data lake.
- Modernize a primarily on‑prem environment leveraging Azure and S3‑based storage.
- Establish AI‑ready data design and approved integration patterns.
- Build and formalize enterprise data governance (ownership, stewardship, classification, lifecycle management).
- Lead and develop a growing team of Data Engineers, Data Architects, and DBAs.
- 10+ years in data engineering, data architecture, or analytics platforms
- 5+ years leading data teams and enterprise data platforms
- Experience with enterprise data warehouse and/or lakehouse architectures
- Strong Azure experience (AWS/S3 familiarity a plus)
- Deep expertise in SQL and SQL Server
- Experience implementing data governance frameworks
- Hands‑on experience enabling AI/advanced analytics using governed data
- Familiarity with BI tools such as Power BI and Tableau
- Strong executive communication and cross‑functional leadership skills
Gravity IT Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
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