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Yantran LLC

Data Governance Engineer

Saint Louis, MO

Governance Architecture Operating Model Enablement * Translate enterprise governance policies into ... Data product certification/endorsement workflows * Stewardship model (owners, custodians, data ...

Clean Harbors

Data Governance & AI Architect

Norwell, MA

$67.25 - $86.50/hr

The Data Governance & AI Architect will lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade data and AI platforms, ensuring they are scalable, secure, governed, and ethically aligned. This role ...

Clean Harbors

Data Governance & AI Architect

Norwell, MA · On-site

$230K/yr

The Data Governance & AI Architect will lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade data and AI platforms, ensuring they are scalable, secure, governed, and ethically aligned. This role ...

Clean Harbors

Data Governance & AI Architect

Norwell, MA

$67.25 - $86.50/hr

The Data Governance & AI Architect will lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade data and AI platforms, ensuring they are scalable, secure, governed, and ethically aligned. This role ...

CleanHarbors

Data Governance & AI Architect

Norwell, MA

$67.25 - $86.50/hr

The Data Governance & AI Architect will lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade data and AI platforms, ensuring they are scalable, secure, governed, and ethically aligned. This role ...

East West Bank

Data Governance

Houston, TX

Collaborate with data engineering, analytics, and architecture teams to embed governance controls within enterprise data pipelines and analytical platforms. * Support governance activities related to ...

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East West Bank

Data Governance

Manhattan, NY

Collaborate with data engineering, analytics, and architecture teams to embed governance controls within enterprise data pipelines and analytical platforms. * Support governance activities related to ...

New

East West Bank

Data Governance

Pasadena, CA

Collaborate with data engineering, analytics, and architecture teams to embed governance controls within enterprise data pipelines and analytical platforms. * Support governance activities related to ...

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Data Governance

Houston, TX

Collaborate with data engineering, analytics, and architecture teams to embed governance controls within enterprise data pipelines and analytical platforms. * Support governance activities related to ...

East West Bank

Data Governance

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$115K/yr

Collaborate with data engineering, analytics, and architecture teams to embed governance controls within enterprise data pipelines and analytical platforms. * Support governance activities related to ...

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How much do data governance architect jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for data governance architect in the United States is $69.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61.30 and $78.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges Data Governance Architects face when implementing data governance frameworks across large organizations?

Data Governance Architects often encounter challenges such as aligning diverse business units on standardized data definitions, navigating existing data silos, and ensuring compliance with evolving data privacy regulations. They must balance the need for strong governance with the flexibility required by business users, which can involve negotiating between IT and non-IT stakeholders. Additionally, driving organizational buy-in and fostering a data-driven culture are key hurdles, as successful frameworks require consistent support and adoption across all levels of the company.

What is a Data Governance Architect?

A Data Governance Architect is a professional responsible for designing and implementing frameworks, policies, and systems to ensure that an organization's data is accurate, secure, and used appropriately. They work with business and IT teams to establish data standards, ownership, and compliance with regulations. Their role includes creating strategies for data quality, metadata management, and data lifecycle, helping organizations maximize the value of their data assets while minimizing risks. Data Governance Architects often play a key role in data privacy, security, and regulatory compliance initiatives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Data Governance Architect, and why are they important?

To excel as a Data Governance Architect, you need a solid understanding of data management principles, data governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance, often supported by degrees in computer science or information systems. Familiarity with data catalog tools, metadata management platforms, and certifications such as CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) are highly valuable. Outstanding communication, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills distinguish top performers in this field. These skills ensure that data assets are effectively governed, protected, and leveraged to drive organizational value and meet compliance requirements.
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AI Compliance & Governance Architect - Data & AI Transformation - AIRLHV

NavitasPartners

Naperville, IL • Hybrid

$40/hr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

AI Compliance & Governance Architect – Data & AI Transformation

Location: US / Canada (Remote/Hybrid)
Type: Contract / Full-Time

Overview:

Join our team as an AI Governance Architect, leading compliance and ethical AI initiatives within large-scale data and AI transformation programs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design governance frameworks for AI/ML and GenAI systems
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and ethical standards
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to align governance with delivery
  • Drive audit readiness and AI lifecycle governance

Required Skills:

  • Expertise in AI governance, risk, and compliance frameworks
  • Experience with cloud ecosystems (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • Strong implementation experience in enterprise environments

Nice to Have / Coverage:

  • Experience with enterprise data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, Synapse, BigQuery)
  • Knowledge of ML engineering and MLOps practices
  • Exposure to GenAI, LLM governance, and agentic AI controls
  • Collaboration with cloud/data platform architects

For more details reach at resumes@navitassols.com.