Director of Data Architecture

We’re Sonesta International Hotels.The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast.An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties makes us everywhere you want to be. Driven by the human side of hospitality, we deliver service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and experiences that truly connect.Together We Thrive—bringing quality, value, and amazing hospitality to every guest, every stay, across 1000+ properties in eight countries and counting.Job Description SummaryWe are seeking a Director of Data Architecture to lead the transformation of our enterprise data landscape and establish a modern, scalable, and business-aligned data strategy. This role will be responsible for resetting our data strategy roadmap, modernizing our data architecture, and building a high-performing data team that leverages and elevates existing talent.The ideal candidate brings deep hospitality industry experience, with a strong understanding of hotel operations, commercial systems, and guest data ecosystems. They will partner closely with business and technology leaders to enable data-driven decision-making, operational efficiency, and enhanced guest experiences across our portfolio.Job DescriptionData Strategy & TransformationAssess the current data landscape and define a clear, actionable enterprise data strategy and roadmap.Establish a modern data architecture vision (cloud-first, scalable, governed, and secure).Lead the transition from siloed and fragmented data environments to a unified, enterprise data platform.Align data strategy with key business priorities including revenue optimization, owner engagement, guest experience, loyalty, and operational performance.Architecture & Engineering LeadershipDefine and implement data architecture standards, frameworks, and best practicesOversee design of data models, pipelines, integrations, and data platforms.Ensure interoperability across critical hospitality systems such as:Property Management Systems (PMS)Central Reservation Systems (CRS)Customer Relationship Management (CRM)Marketing Technology PlatformsRevenue Management Systems (RMS)Financial and ERP platformsDrive adoption of modern tooling and approaches (e.g., real-time data, APIs, event-driven architecture).Team Leadership & DevelopmentEvaluate current team structure and build a high-performing data organization, leveraging and developing existing team membersDefine clear roles across data architecture, engineering, governance, and analytics enablementRecruit, mentor, and retain top data talent while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvementEstablish agile ways of working to increase delivery speed and business alignmentData Governance & QualityPartner with business and IT leaders to establish and operationalize a data governance frameworkDefine standards for data quality, master data management, metadata, and lineageEnsure compliance with relevant data privacy and protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, PCI)Promote a culture of data ownership and stewardship across the organizationBusiness Engagement & Value DeliveryServe as a strategic partner to Commercial, Operations, Finance, and Marketing teamsTranslate business needs into scalable data solutions that drive measurable outcomesEnable self-service analytics and reporting capabilities to reduce reliance on siloed BI effortsDrive use cases such as:Guest 360 and personalizationRevenue and pricing optimizationFranchise and owner reportingOperational performance analyticsQualificationsExperience10+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise data leadership rolesSignificant experience within the hospitality, travel, or multi-unit operations industryProven track record of transforming data environments and delivering enterprise data platformsExperience leading and scaling high-performing data teamsStrong familiarity with hospitality systems (e.g., PMS, CRS, CRM, RMS)Technical ExpertiseDeep knowledge of:Data architecture patterns (data warehouse, lakehouse, data mesh, etc.)Cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)ETL/ELT pipelines and data integrationData modeling (dimensional, operational, canonical)Experience with modern data tools and frameworks (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, dbt, APIs, streaming technologies)Understanding of data governance, MDM, and data quality frameworksLeadership & Business SkillsStrong executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholdersAbility to bridge business and technology, translating strategy into executionProven ability to lead through organizational change and transformationExcellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiencesAdditional Job Information/Anticipated Pay RangePay range: $185,000 to $215,000. Base pay offer may vary depending on various factors, including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills and job specific overall experience.BenefitsSonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:Medical, Dental and Vision InsuranceHealth Savings Account with Company Match401(k) Retirement Plan with Company MatchPaid Vacation and Sick DaysSonesta Hotel DiscountsEducational AssistancePaid Parental LeaveCompany Paid Life InsuranceCompany Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability InsuranceVarious Employee Perks and DiscountsHospital IndemnityCritical Illness InsuranceAccident InsuranceSonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered. SummaryLocation: Corporate Office – Newton, MAType: Full time