Director, Enterprise Data Architecture & Platforms (Utilities)

Delta Utilities Services • New Orleans, LA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Enterprise Data & Platforms will serve as a technical leader and strategic partner to the CIO, responsible for defining and executing the enterprise data strategy across the organization. This role requires a hands-on leader with deep expertise in Oracle Energy & Water platforms, Oracle data integration/analytics platforms (FAIDP & UAIDP), and Microsoft Fabric, who can architect scalable, enterprise-grade data solutions while leading high-performing data teams. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in the utilities industry and has built complex, enterprise data models and platforms leveraging data from Oracle CCS/CC&B, OFS, WACS, ERP, and PPM systems. This leader will drive the transformation to a modern lakehouse architecture in Microsoft Fabric, enabling enterprise analytics, operational intelligence, and AI readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• 10+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise data leadership
• 5+ years in a leadership role (Manager, Sr. Manager, or Director level)
• Deep hands-on experience with Oracle Energy & Water platforms, including: CCS / CC&B, OFS, WACS, Fusion ERP
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with: FAIDP (Fusion Analytics / Integration Data Platform), UAIDP (Utilities Analytics / Integration Data Platform)
• Proven experience integrating Oracle Fusion ERP, utilities systems, ERP, and PPM data into enterprise data platforms
• Strong expertise in enterprise data modeling and dimensional design (star schemas, conformed dimensions)
• Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric, including: Lakehouse, Warehouse, Data Factory, OneLake, Power BI semantic models
• Strong SQL, data transformation, and data architecture design skills
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-scale data platform implementations
• Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop.
• Able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Able to operate a copy machine, fax machine, calculator, telephone and other miscellaneous office equipment.
• Able to exert up to 10 Lbs. of force occasionally, and /or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push or otherwise move objects.
• The ability to comprehend, document, calculate, visualize and analyze are required.
• Able to work regular hours, with occasional overtime.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within electric, gas, or water utilities
• Experience with data governance tools and frameworks
• Familiarity with AI/ML data enablement and advanced analytics platforms
• Microsoft or Azure data certifications

Responsibilities

• Serve as the enterprise data architecture leader reporting directly to the CIO.
• Define and execute the enterprise data strategy, roadmap, and modernization initiatives.
• Act as the primary technical authority on data architecture, platforms, and integration across the organization.
• Partner with executive leadership to align data strategy with business, regulatory, and operational goals.
• Lead the design and evolution of a modern data platform using Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouse, Warehouse, OneLake).
• Establish enterprise architecture standards, patterns, and governance frameworks.
• Drive adoption of scalable, reusable data products and domain-driven architecture.
• Provide deep technical leadership in designing enterprise data models and dimensional schemas.
• Architect integrated data models across: Oracle Customer Care & Billing (CCS / CC&B), Oracle Field Service (OFS), Oracle Work and Asset Cloud Service (WACS), ERP systems (including Oracle Fusion ERP), Oracle Project Portfolio Management (PPM).
• Leverage and integrate data from: FAIDP (Fusion Analytics / Integration Data Platform), UAIDP (Utilities Analytics / Integration Data Platform).
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, conformed data models supporting enterprise analytics and reporting.
• Own the architecture and implementation of Microsoft Fabric capabilities, including: Lakehouse and Warehouse design, Data Factory pipelines and orchestration, OneLake data strategy, Power BI semantic layer architecture.
• Lead the transition to modern lakehouse and medallion architectures (Bronze/Silver/Gold).
• Ensure platform scalability, performance, security, and cost optimization.
• Oversee design of enterprise data pipelines, ingestion frameworks, and Change Data Capture (CDC) strategies.
• Ensure seamless integration of Oracle operational systems and Oracle data platforms (FAIDP/UAIDP) with Microsoft Fabric.
• Guide engineering teams on best practices for data transformation, storage, and access.
• Establish enterprise-wide data governance, metadata management, and data quality frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements common in utility environments.
• Promote a culture of trusted, governed, and high-quality data.
• Build and lead a high-performing data architecture and engineering team.
• Mentor architects and engineers, setting technical standards and career development paths.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across IT, operations, finance, and analytics teams.

Benefits

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, within your scope of responsibilities.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director