Senior Manager Data Architecture

Hilton•McLean, VA

1d•$120,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is based at one of our corporate offices in McLean, VA, Dallas, TX or Memphis, TN. This is your chance to be a part of an in-house Technology team that's creating consumer-facing, cutting-edge technologies revolutionizing the hospitality industry around the world! As a Senior Manager Data Architecture, you will bring your technical skills to a hospitality company with an award-winning culture. On the Enterprise Architecture & Data Operations team reporting to the Director Data Architecture, you will support projects including new business initiatives by shaping high-level requirements and delivering data design and technical solutions.

Requirements

Seven (7) years of professional work experience in Technology or related field
Five (5) years of specialized experience in data engineering, analytics, or architecture
Five (5) years of experience managing teams or projects
Knowledge of and experience with Cloud, hybrid environments, and data platforms
This is a hybrid role and would require to be near one of our three US office locations (McLean, Dallas, Memphis)
Travel up to 10% as needed

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree, or Associate's Degree plus 6+ years of Technology related experience, or High School Degree/GED plus 12+ years of Technology related experience
Ten (10) + years of professional work experience in Technology or related field
Experience with AWS (Amazon Web Services)
Travel/hospitality industry experience

Responsibilities

Gather and refine business requirements, translating needs into clear, actionable data architecture inputs.
Ensure alignment with enterprise data architecture standards, patterns, and best practices, recommending improvements as needed.
Assess impacts to existing data systems, pipelines, and reporting, identifying risks and dependencies across the data landscape.
Define data needs and design scalable, high-level architecture solutions while simplifying legacy environments to support modernization.
Guide the architectural direction of AI/ML-driven data solutions (e.g., RAG pipelines, vector and graph databases, knowledge platforms), ensuring they align with enterprise data standards and scale across the data landscape.
Develop and manage project plans that balance business priorities, resource constraints, and delivery timelines.
Partner with data leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to share insights, align on solutions, and drive informed decision-making.
Monitor project progress through implementation, identifying risks and proactively communicating status and mitigation plans to program leadership.

Benefits

Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what's next
Hilton Annual Incentive (Bonus) Plan