P5P5 — Expert Professional

Data Governance Roles Data Architect

Responsible for data architecture and schema changes.

What this level means

Expert in field; key problem solver and project leader, authority in multiple areas

Scope
Multiple systems or a technical domain
Autonomy
Sets direction within the domain
Complexity
Novel, high-ambiguity problems; establishes the approach
Impact
Org / multi-team outcomes
Decision rights
Authority over a technical domain
Leadership
Leads cross-team technical initiatives
Typical experience
8–12 yrs

What you'd do

  • Design data architecture
  • Implement schema changes
  • Develop data models
  • Ensure data architecture aligns with business needs
  • Collaborate with IT and business units
  • Optimize data storage solutions
  • Ensure data security and compliance
  • Lead data architecture projects
  • Design and implement data architectures
  • Develop and maintain data models
  • Ensure compliance with security standards

Skills, knowledge & tools

  • Data architecture design
  • Schema implementation
  • Data modeling
  • Technical collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Innovation
  • Security compliance
  • Project leadership
  • Data architecture principles
  • Schema design techniques
  • Data modeling standards
  • Security compliance frameworks
  • Project management methodologies
  • Collaboration tools
  • Data storage optimization
  • Technical innovation
  • Technical expertise
  • Architectural Design
  • Data modeling
  • Collaboration
  • Problem Solving
  • Innovation
  • Security Compliance
  • Project management

What good looks like

  • Experience in data architecture
  • Certification in data architecture
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 5+ years in technical data roles
  • Proven track record in data architecture

Common titles

Data Governance Roles VData Governance Roles 5Staff Data Governance RolesLead Data Governance RolesExpert Data Governance RolesData Governance Roles Data ArchitectTechnical Expert

What it pays

Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are being recalibrated across all survey sources and will return shortly.

O*NET / SOC: 13-0000Business & Financial Operations Occupations (inferred)

Related families