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The Data Governance Lead/Architect will be responsible for creating and executing a cross-functional enterprise data program that supports overlapping data needs across tax, finance, and operations. This role requires strong leadership, deep hands-on technical skills (ETL, data modeling, SQL, MDM), and the ability to leverage platforms like Databricks for enterprise data solutions. A critical aspect is acting as a liaison with key business leaders to ensure data initiatives directly drive business value and compliance. Working hours: US business hours till 4 PM ET.
Job Responsibility:
Define and execute a forward-thinking data governance strategy and roadmap
Build a scalable, adaptive framework that ensures compliance while facilitating the adoption of AI and GenAI technologies
Lead the end-to-end development of enterprise ontologies and knowledge graphs, including schema design, reasoning rules, and alignment
Create scalable semantic models using RDF/OWL/SPARQL
Integrate structured and unstructured sources into the semantic layer through schema mapping and harmonization
Conduct ontology validations, entity reconciliation, and SPARQL-based quality checks
Oversee data cataloging, provenance, master data management (MDM), and metadata management
Establish standards for versioning control and change management
Facilitate cross-departmental initiatives to establish a common data language
Provide insights on data investments and promote best practices across technical and functional teams
Requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent
10+ years in data management/governance with a proven record in leadership roles
5+ years of hands-on experience in ontology engineering and knowledge graph development
Advanced proficiency in RDF, OWL, and SPARQL
Practical experience with Stardog, Metaphacts, or GraphDB
Proficiency in platforms such as Collibra, Informatica, Topbraid EDG, Erwin, or LeanIX
Proficiency in SQL and familiarity with Python for automation
Strong understanding of integrating relational, NoSQL, and semi-structured data
Experience with cloud environments (Azure preferred)
Demonstrated success in transforming data practices within large, complex organizations and leading cross-functional teams
Nice to have:
Experience with reasoning engines, inference rules, and schema harmonization
Familiarity with Google Knowledge Graph tools (Schema Tool, Critique, Cider)
Domain modeling experience in cloud infrastructure, software, or asset management
Certifications in Azure or semantic technologies (Stardog, Metaphacts)
What we offer:
Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible
A competitive salary and good compensation package
Personalized career growth
Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more)
Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing