Senior Director, Data Architecture

Company: Maxar Technologies
Location: Westminster
Posted on: June 24, 2025

Job Description:

Please review the job details below. Sr. Director – Enterprise Data Architecture This position requires extensive knowledge and experience designing and delivering the data architecture and data strategy for a Fortune 500 organization. This role will directly partner with Business Leaders, Data Intelligence, and Solutions Architects that are responsible for innovative solutions and operational support. Job Details: As the Sr. Director of Enterprise Data Architecture, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our digital workplace. The role is a senior member of the IT Leadership team and works closely with business unit leadership and key personnel to identify and prioritize key initiatives. The role involves collaborating with business, stakeholders to understand data needs, creating long-term data strategies, and leading cross-functional project teams to deliver solutions that drive efficiency and data alignment for improved decision making. The Sr. Director is expected to be an effective communicator, collaborator and change agent and possess the appropriate business process and technology acumen to meet or exceed the needs of the company. Responsibilities : Design, build and manage an Enterprise Data Architecture program that operates as an internal leadership consultancy, delivering Enterprise Data Architecture with services that advance the business. Champion data architecture initiatives, and data culture to drive improvement, flexibility, adaptability and the evolution of data as a service across the enterprise. Leads the analysis of operating models, market trends and the technology industry to determine their potential impact on the enterprise’s business strategy, direction, and architecture. Develop business cases and ROI analyses for data initiatives, presenting strategic recommendations to the executive leadership team to secure funding for new investments, upgrades, and expanded capabilities that align with organizational objectives. Design and implement enterprise data frameworks that support automation, AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics. Ensure high availability, reliability, and efficiency of data & analytics systems. Oversee the integration of data platforms and APIs to ensure data consistency across systems. Provides perspective on the readiness of the organization to change and innovate through scenario planning techniques and supports formulation of business strategy. Translates and guides execution of business strategy to achieve the organization’s targeted business outcomes by leading the development of an implementation roadmap for the enterprise architecture. Engage business and IT stakeholders, building relationships while communicating the value of EA and its portfolio of services to create a data driven culture. Collaborate and evaluate enterprise business initiatives, providing support with a security first approach to align business processes with security standards, policies, and guidelines. Outstanding communication and collaboration skills with multiple levels of leadership, focused on change management, business impact and supporting metrics to drive collaborative efforts. Adhere to established internal procedures, policies and guidelines with the ability to document using ITIL and ISO complaint formats. Minimum Requirements: Must be a US Citizen. Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance at the Secret level. BS in technical field, or equivalent experience, MS or MBA preferred. 7 years of experience leading Enterprise Data Architecture at a Director level. 12 years of experience in data architecture/engineering role for large scale enterprise class data platform. Platform & Tool Experience: Proficiency with platforms and tools such as SAP, AWS, Salesforce, Workday, WebMethods, MuleSoft, Trino/Starburst, Palantir Foundry, Power BI, etc. Cloud Expertise: Minimum of 7 years of experience with AWS (certifications preferred). At least 10 years of experience with cloud platforms in general. Technical Proficiency: 5 years of hands-on coding experience with Python and SQL. 7 years of experience in data management or data architecture. Data Landscape Navigation: Experience navigating multi-environment, fragmented data landscapes. Data Sensitivity Handling: Familiarity with handling higher data classifications and sensitivity, including Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) data. Data Systems Expertise: Experience with structured data systems such as Oracle and PostgreSQL Experience with semi-structured and unstructured data systems, including data lakes and lake houses. Big Data Technologies: Proficiency in utilizing unstructured and semi-structured data at scale with big data technologies. Knowledge of AI/ML frameworks and data governance best practices. Specialized knowledge in security programs supporting NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP and CMMC. Demonstrated leadership in planning/delivering technology projects/services in a Fortune 500 enterprise environment. Preferred Qualifications: Thorough knowledge of Enterprise Data Architecture and Data Intelligence Operations Security Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, SSCP, OSCP, etc. Experience with Standard Enterprise Asset Management policies/procedures Experience in Enterprise Architecture Tools, Standards, Policies and Procedures Outstanding oral and written communication skills Ability to establish collaborative teams with team members across multiple business units. In support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range. ? The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $173,000.00 - $287,000.00 annually. ? The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $190,000.00 - $316,000.00 annually. For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions. The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. The date of posting can be found on Maxar’s Career page at the top of each job posting. To apply, submit your application via Maxar’s Career page. Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Keywords: Maxar Technologies, Centennial , Senior Director, Data Architecture, IT / Software / Systems , Westminster, Colorado