Sr Data Intelligence Architect

Senior Data Intelligence Architect

At Molson Coors, we tackle big challenges and defy the status quo. With a proud legacy of excellence, an incredible portfolio of beer, seltzers, spirits, and non-alcohol brands, and a bold vision for our future... we're on the path to transforming the beverage industry. That requires remarkable individuals who are curious, tenacious, and never afraid to fail forward.

We seek, value and respect everyone's unique perspectives and experiences knowing that we are stronger together. We collaborate as a team and celebrate each other's successes.

Here's to crafting careers and creating new legacies.

Crafted Highlights:

We are seeking a Senior Data Intelligence Architect to join our Data Intelligence team within the Data, Analytics, and AI function of Information Technology. This role will be key in supporting, implementing, and enhancing our Data Intelligence & Governance (DIG) platform and enabling the business to find, trust, and understand enterprise data.

As a collaborative thought leader, you will work alongside business stakeholders, data engineering, reporting, data science, analytics, and security teams to improve our metadata management, cataloging, and governance practices. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, understands metadata-driven data management, and is passionate about advocating for effective data intelligence practices that empower business and technical users.

This is an opportunity to help shape and evolve our data intelligence capabilities. If you have experience with data cataloging, business glossaries, metadata management, and governance tools, and want to contribute to a growing Data Intelligence practice – we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be brewing:

• Act as a key advocate for the adoption and integration of data intelligence practices, ensuring that data cataloging, metadata acquisition, and governance are embedded across teams.
• Support and contribute to the implementation and configuration of our Data Intelligence & Governance platform (DIG), ensuring it aligns with business and governance needs.
• Lead and execute functional and technical configurations of the DIG platform, including custom workflows, metadata integration, and tagging strategies and methods.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to define and enhance data cataloging, metadata standards, business glossary, and data lineage processes.
• Contribute to defining and measuring success metrics for data intelligence tools and practices to track adoption and continuous improvement.
• Provide expertise in data intelligence best practices, assisting in embedding standards into the enterprise data ecosystem.
• Actively engage in the Data Intelligence Community of Practice (CoP) by developing content, conducting internal enablement, and supporting data literacy initiatives.
• Ensure alignment with product management and team strategy while providing input and recommendations for tool enhancements and process improvements.

Key Ingredients:

• You have a bachelor's degree in Information Quality, Library Science, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Intelligence, or related fields OR equivalent experience
• You have a minimum of 6 years of experience in data governance, metadata management, data cataloging, data quality, or analytics, with a preference for 8+ years of experience in data intelligence and metadata-driven data management.
• You have a strong foundation in metadata management, information governance, and data lifecycle management.
• You have experience with data catalog and governance platforms such as Alation or similar tools.
• You understand DMBoK principles (CDMP certification desired).
• You have experience with functional and technical configurations in SaaS-based data intelligence platforms.
• You have proficiency in SQL and familiarity with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Databricks Unity Catalog).
• You have the proven ability to collaborate across technical and business teams, translating governance principles into practical solutions.
• You can advocate for data intelligence best practices and engage stakeholders in the value of data cataloging, metadata, and governance.
• You have strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data concepts to both technical and business audiences.
• You are a continuous learner who stays updated on best practices in metadata, governance, and data intelligence.
• You love a challenge. You complete complex projects quickly and adeptly with your understanding of the business priorities
• You build relationships and collaborate to get to the desired outcome
• You take accountability for results – acting with integrity and honoring commitments
• You have a thirst for learning – you are always looking for ways to learn and help one another grow
• You exhibit our core values

Beverage Bonuses:

• Flexible work programs that support work life balance including a hybrid work model of 4 days in the office
• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, retirement plan options with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources
• On site Pub, access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages!
• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities
• We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are
• Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization
• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences