Data/BI Architect

Title: Data/BI Architect

Mode: Fulltime

Location: Remote

Overview

The Data Platform Product Manager owns the strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle management of enterprise data platforms and data integration capabilities. This role drives the adoption, optimization, and governance of data platforms that support analytics, reporting, operational insights, and advanced data initiatives. Working closely with Architecture, Engineering, Security, Finance, and Analytics teams, the position ensures platforms remain scalable, secure, reliable, and cost-effective while delivering business value.

Key Responsibilities

Define and manage the enterprise data platform roadmap aligned with business and analytics objectives.

Own platform capabilities, backlog prioritization, feature planning, and lifecycle management.

Collaborate with Architecture and Engineering teams to establish standards, design patterns, and operational best practices.

Drive platform adoption through improved onboarding, documentation, and user enablement.

Ensure compliance with security, privacy, governance, and regulatory requirements.

Manage platform budgets, capacity planning, consumption forecasting, and cost optimization initiatives.

Establish KPIs and success metrics related to platform reliability, performance, adoption, and cost efficiency.

Monitor industry trends and recommend enhancements to platform architecture, tooling, and integration capabilities.

Coordinate with stakeholders to balance business priorities, technical requirements, risk, and value delivery.

Support additional initiatives as required.

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

Enterprise Data Platforms: Snowflake, Azure Data Lake (ADLS), Microsoft Fabric, Databricks

Databases: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle

Data Integration: ETL/ELT, orchestration tools, CI/CD for data platforms

Data Management: Data modeling, metadata, observability, SLAs/SLOs

Security & Governance: Access management, encryption, auditability, data classification, retention policies

Cloud Cost Management (FinOps) and capacity planning

Product Management Skills

Product roadmap development and backlog management

Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)

Requirements gathering and prioritization

KPI definition, performance measurement, and continuous improvement

Business case development and value-based decision making

Soft Skills

Stakeholder management and communication

Strategic planning and problem-solving

Strong analytical mindset

Organizational and time management skills

Customer-focused approach with excellent documentation capabilities

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Analytics, or related field.

3-5+ years of Product Management/Product Owner experience in technology, data, analytics, or platform environments.

Relevant certifications such as Azure, Snowflake, SAFe, Lean Six Sigma, or Product Management certifications are preferred.