Title: Director of Data Architecture and Governance

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills. Location: San Antonio, TX - Full-time, On-site (Relocation Required) Company Background: Our client is a major fast-food company experiencing rapid growth across the United States. They are transforming their data landscape to support data-driven decision making and need a skilled Director of Data Architecture and Governance to build their data foundation from the ground up. Key Responsibilities: We are seeking a Director of Data Architecture and Governance on behalf of our client to lead data quality, integrity, and compliance initiatives in a greenfield technical environment. Manage data quality and integrity across all organizational data sources and systems Own and implement comprehensive data governance processes and compliance frameworks Ensure data cleanliness and establish robust data quality monitoring and remediation processes Design and implement scalable data architecture solutions to support business growth Manage small teams of data professionals and provide technical leadership Focus on operations improvements, expanding to cover supply chain and human resources Scale data governance and architecture across the entire organization Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and business needs Establish data standards, policies, and procedures for enterprise-wide adoption Lead compliance efforts to ensure data handling meets regulatory and industry requirements Requirements Experience & Background: Minimum 8 years of data architecture and governance experience Proven experience managing small teams of data professionals Experience building data solutions in greenfield environments QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) or restaurant industry experience preferred but not required Technical Skills: Strong expertise in Azure cloud platforms and services Broad technical knowledge across multiple frameworks and technologies Experience with data quality tools and data governance platforms Proficiency in data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing concepts Knowledge of compliance requirements and data privacy regulations Additional Qualifications: Strong leadership and team management skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities Proven track record of scaling data operations across multiple business functions