Senior Manager - Data Engineering-Data Architecture

Bristlecone • Dallas, TX

9h

About The Position

Bristlecone is establishing a comprehensive data governance and master data management (MDM) capability. The Senior Manager – Data Engineering & Data Architecture will design enterprise data architecture, define the governance operating model, and lead a cross-functional team to support data quality, stewardship, and compliance throughout the organization. The role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution to deliver measurable and sustainable data governance outcomes.

The position also includes information security responsibilities: following information security policies and procedures to protect organizational data and systems, participating in security training, handling information appropriately, reporting suspected security or policy breaches to the InfoSec team or appropriate authority, and meeting any additional security responsibilities associated with the role.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in data engineering, architecture, and data management.
• At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Proven track record building and scaling data governance and MDM programs in large enterprises.
• Deep knowledge of data modeling, data warehousing, and cloud data platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Expertise with data governance tools such as Collibra or Alation and MDM solutions such as Informatica or Reltio.
• Strong understanding of data quality frameworks, metrics, and remediation techniques.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills for working with senior business and technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to define operating models, policies, and stewardship structures.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and ability to deliver results in fast-paced environments.

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree is preferred.
• Relevant certifications such as CDMP, DAMA, or cloud architecture credentials are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve enterprise data architecture aligned with business objectives and technology standards.
• Define and implement the data governance operating model, including decision rights, policies, and procedures.
• Establish a data stewardship framework and recruit and coach data stewards across business domains.
• Develop and execute an MDM strategy to create and maintain clean, trusted master data.
• Create data quality metrics, monitoring processes, and remediation workflows.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the performance of data engineers, architects, and analysts.
• Collaborate with business leaders, IT, and compliance teams to align data initiatives with regulatory requirements.
• Implement data cataloging, lineage, and metadata management tools to improve data discoverability.
• Promote data governance best practices through training, communication, and change management.
• Report governance program progress, KPIs, and ROI to senior leadership.
• Follow information security policies and procedures to protect organizational data and information systems.
• Participate in information security training and handle information appropriately.
• Report suspected security or policy breaches to the InfoSec team or appropriate authority.
• Understand and fulfill additional information security responsibilities assigned to the job role.

What This Job Offers

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