Senior Director, Data Architecture
HybridBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Lead the Data Architecture function by directing a team of eight FTEs, setting enterprise standards, and managing the multi-year modernization of Harvard Medical School's data platform. Own the strategy and execution of migrating the legacy SQL Server and SSIS estate to a cloud-native, serverless architecture while establishing governance, master data management, and security policies. Direct the program budget, select vendors, and serve as the senior advisor to administrators and faculty, translating complex technical roadmaps into business priorities. Manage performance, succession planning, and leadership continuity for the data architecture function.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise data management
- Demonstrated experience leading at least one full-scale enterprise cloud migration
- Expert-level experience transitioning legacy on-prem systems to cloud-native architectures with serverless ETL
- Deep roots in SQL Server and Kimball methodology (star schemas, dimensional modeling)
- Proven track record managing Data Hubs or ODS environments that feed high-volume data to external ERPs, CRMs, and academic systems
- Experience moving away from traditional SSIS toward modern orchestration tools, and implementing or managing Master Data Management (MDM) solutions
- Demonstrated experience owning program budgets and vendor/tooling investment decisions
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical solutions into business-relevant insights for non-technical stakeholders, while also providing hands-on technical guidance to engineering teams
- Understanding of the unique data privacy and availability needs of a top-tier teaching and medical research institution
- Excellent communication, presentation, collaboration, and networking skills
- Must be able to work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University's Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts
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