Enterprise Data Architect

Abbott • Maple Grove, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott is seeking an Enterprise Data Architect for its Electrophysiology Medical Device division, based in Maple Grove, Minnesota, or Austin, Texas. The role leads the design, governance, and optimization of enterprise data platforms, integrations, and assets supporting critical business applications and strategic decisions. It establishes data architecture standards, advances data governance and lifecycle management, and helps ensure data is secure, reliable, scalable, and accessible across the organization. Working with business and technology stakeholders, the architect drives data strategy, platform modernization, automation, and continuous improvement to deliver trusted data solutions that support operational excellence and business growth.

The position covers enterprise data architecture and integration, data platforms and pipelines, governance, and platform administration. It also includes capacity planning, performance optimization, disaster recovery, business continuity, security and access governance, documentation, and mentoring on data management and platform best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in data architecture, data engineering, analytics, database administration, or related technical disciplines.
• Experience designing and supporting enterprise data architectures, integration frameworks, and scalable data platforms.
• Experience developing enterprise-scale solutions using Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL Server, or related cloud data technologies.
• Experience developing and maintaining data pipelines, ETL processes, integrations, and automation solutions.
• Strong understanding of data governance, data quality management, master data concepts, and Data Lifecycle Management principles.
• Experience supporting enterprise data platforms and highly available, secure data solutions.
• Knowledge of security, access management, change control, disaster recovery, and business continuity best practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence stakeholders, and drive organizational change.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and deliver high-quality results within established timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of enterprise data architecture, integration frameworks, databases, and data platforms.
• Design and implement data pipelines, integrations, migrations, transformations, and automation capabilities.
• Establish and maintain architectural standards, development methodologies, and best practices.
• Lead enterprise data governance and Data Lifecycle Management, including data quality, stewardship, retention, auditing, validation, and change control.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to define and implement data standards that improve integrity, consistency, and trust.
• Design, support, and optimize data platforms, integrations, and assets that enable business applications and digital solutions.
• Administer and support enterprise data platforms, Microsoft Fabric environments, Azure resources, databases, gateways, and related infrastructure.
• Drive platform modernization, capacity planning, performance optimization, disaster recovery, and business continuity initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with security, access management, and data protection requirements through governance and monitoring.
• Maintain technical documentation and standards for deployment, version control, change management, and operational support.
• Mentor team members and stakeholders on data management, governance, and platform best practices.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Potential eligibility for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor's degree.

What This Job Offers

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