Sr. IT Manager - Data Architecture & Governance

ITW • Appleton, WI

20h

About The Position

As the Sr. Manager – Data Architecture & Governance, you will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of ITW Welding companies’ enterprise data systems, ensuring they are robust, scalable, cost-effective, and aligned with governance standards. This role focuses on data architecture first, establishing the structure, integration, and accessibility of enterprise data, while implementing governance policies that ensure data is accurate, secure, properly retained, and optimized for both business value and operational efficiency. This is a highly visible role requiring strategic leadership, operational excellence, and a vision for data-driven insights. You will oversee the architecture of master data, cloud platforms, and integrations, while enabling analytics and reporting teams to access and leverage high-quality data effectively, with attention to cost efficiency and retention practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in data architecture, enterprise data governance, MDM, or related areas.
• 3–5 years of direct management experience, leading teams of 3 or more.
• Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise data architecture strategies and governance frameworks.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Power BI, Azure Data Lake, Microsoft Fabric, Dynamics 365, or other enterprise data platforms.
• Experience implementing cloud infrastructure, managing integrations, and optimizing costs associated with data storage and management.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum environments and project management best practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a customer-focused mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of influencing both technical and business audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of manufacturing, sales and distribution, and accounting systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise data architecture strategy, including Master Data Management (MDM), Azure Data Lake, Microsoft Fabric, and integrations to Dynamics 365.
• Establish and enforce data governance policies and standards, including data retention, quality, and cost optimization practices, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate goals, and industry best practices.
• Ensure data quality, accessibility, and usability for reporting and analytics, collaborating with Data Analytics and BI teams to enable accurate, timely insights.
• Define and monitor data retention schedules and lifecycle management processes to optimize storage costs and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Assess and grow the talent and skillset of the Data team, establishing standards, roadmaps, and governance processes.
• Define data integration, storage, and access strategies that support current and future business needs while optimizing total cost of ownership.
• Oversee project schedules, resource allocation, and budgets for data architecture and governance initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with SOX, data privacy regulations, and software licensing requirements.
• Advocate for and enforce security best practices across data systems and related business applications.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in modern data architecture, cloud infrastructure, Microsoft Fabric, and Microsoft reporting ecosystems.
• Foster a culture of data ownership, accountability, cost-consciousness, and process simplification across the organization.

Benefits

• Generous Retirement Benefits – 401(k) match PLUS an additional retirement contribution to help you plan for the future.
• Paid Time Off – 11 paid holidays, 5 sick days, and vacation time to take time for what matters.
• Company-Paid Insurance – Life, AD&D, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance to give you peace of mind.
• Family-Friendly Benefits – 4 weeks of paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement to support your family journey.
• Education Assistance – tuition reimbursement because we believe in investing in your personal and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees