Data Architect

Role Overview

• Responsible for defining and deploying the architectural framework(s) to ensure establishment of effective data and metadata management within Enterprise systems.
• Designing and directing the ongoing evolution of a flexible and common architectural framework to meet Enterprise data management needs for a wide range of application architectures and storage technologies.
• Defines and manages The Enterprise Data Management (EDM) architectural framework’s evolution focused on supporting business goals for data availability, usability, and security.
• Promotes the benefits of a federated enterprise data model (FEDM) across the Enterprise.
• Selects and implements of tools to manage Hancock Whitney metadata.
• Defines Data Warehouses and Data Marts uses to support business and technical objectives.
• Defines standards for data auditability in support of Sarbanes Oxley and other regulatory compliance requirements.
• Defines appropriate use of data management tools, principles, and methods for all scenarios related to Enterprise systems development and operation.
• Ensures adherence to Standards, data management tools, and methods by project teams for custom developed and packaged solutions application systems.
• Ensures that data management requirements are considered during all phases of the Application Delivery and Support Lifecycle.
• Ensures compliance with SLCs and Information Security Policy and Procedures.
• Manages and monitors of The Enterprise Data Management Architecture Frameworks use by project teams for new systems and system support teams for system enhancements to ensure compliance with standards for: data availability, data retention, archiving, scalability, Security Auditability, use of data management tools and methods, metadata management, data integration and synchronization, use of the Integration/Middleware architectural framework, use of the Application and packaged solutions architectural frameworks, and use of storage devices.
• Defines data warehousing strategy incorporating a unified metadata model across the warehouse(s) and data marts.
• Defines and enforces the standards for developing and maintaining key EDM artifacts.
• Coordinates the Infrastructure Architects on definition of infrastructure architecture standards for processors, storage devices, and networks to support the EDM architectural framework.
• Defines Extract, Transform & Load (ETL), and data replication strategies in conjunction with the Enterprise Integration/Middleware and Application Architects.
• Defines integration of packaged solutions data model into Enterprise Data Architecture.
• Identifies areas where changes in data management practices can add value to the Enterprise and improve IT efficiency.
• Ensures that vendor proposed and constructed solutions conform to the EDM architectural framework.
• Assists new system project teams and system support teams in the use of Data Management concepts, methods, and tools as needed.
• Mentors and trains solution and project architects to ensure a complete understanding of EDM concepts, methods, and standards.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by Senior Management.

Requirements

• College degree – bachelor’s in information systems, computer science, or related field and/ or equivalent amount of training and experience
• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) or equivalent preferred
• Executive leadership and staff management skills necessary to manage the Data Architecture functions
• Demonstrated leadership and experience in a multi-source environment; insourced, outsourced, etc.
• Strong technical background and experience with major vendor platforms/ technologies (SQL Server, DB2, COBAL Mainframe applications, etc.)
• At least 10 years of experience in computer industry
• At least 7 years of experience in Data Architecture
• Solid understanding of and experience with mainframe, midrange and microcomputing environments
• Demonstrated experience in working in a large complex technology infrastructure and planned business critical technological infrastructure
• Solid understanding of multiple system/ application integration principles and methodology
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience with operational/ technology architecture development, preferably within a financial services organization
• Proven interpersonal skills demonstrating effective interaction and communication with Executive and Senior Leadership stakeholders
• A high level of creativity and innovation in problem solving
• Highly refined organizational and planning skills
• Strong process design, development, and management skills
• Ability to achieve results through effective consensus building
• Superior computer skills including MS Office, advanced spreadsheet skills and database skills
• Superior communication skills.

Tech Stack

• ETL
• SQL

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers.
• Professional development opportunities