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Senior Manager of Data Architecture & Data Governance Onsite in San Antonio, Texas $145,000 - $190,000 base + bonus An established company entering a new era of innovation is seeking a Senior Manager of Data Architecture & Data Governance to lead the transformation of its data infrastructure and governance from the ground up. This is a high-impact role for a hands-on data leader eager to design and implement scalable frameworks that support enterprise-wide decision-making. If you’re passionate about building modern data ecosystems where none currently exist, influencing enterprise architecture strategy, and ensuring trusted, secure, and well-governed data across the organization—this is your opportunity to own that vision. What You’ll Own • Define and implement the company’s enterprise-wide data architecture and governance strategy • Design systems that support data lakes, data warehouses, real-time platforms, and emerging analytics tools • Establish and operationalize governance standards: metadata management, lineage, access controls, quality, and compliance • Lead data quality initiatives and implement scalable solutions for classification, cataloging, and stewardship • Partner with cross-functional teams (IT, Operations, Legal, HR, and Executive Leadership) to guide responsible data use and shape data-driven culture • Advise senior leaders on data risk, compliance, and strategic infrastructure planning • Opportunity to grow and manage a team over time What You Bring • 6–8+ years in data architecture, data governance, or enterprise data management roles • Experience building and operationalizing data infrastructure and governance frameworks from scratch • Expertise in Azure or similar cloud-based data environments • Strong knowledge of data management frameworks and compliance standards • Familiarity with ETL tools, data cataloging platforms, metadata systems, and security protocols • Exceptional cross-functional communication skills. You can prove your ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders with clarity and confidence Preferred Experience • Exposure to operations-heavy environments with data use cases spanning labor, HR, and supply chain • Comfort with fast-paced, evolving technical environments and an openness to redefining the tech stack as needed If your experience aligns with these requirements and are interested in this role, please apply using the link and send an email to Emma Spagnola at emmaspagnola@harnham.com. With your email, share a copy of your resume and a couple of sentences on why this role aligns well with your experience. Thank you in advance!

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