Hybrid Director, Data Architecture – Platforms

at Pioneer Management Consulting

• Job title: Director, Data Architecture – Platforms
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $166,000 - $249,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: AWS, Azure, Cloud, ETL
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Denver, United States

About the role

• Director, Data Architecture & Platforms leading the design of data infrastructures for Pioneer clients. Collaborating with executives and teams on data strategies and modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of modern enterprise data platforms supporting analytics, AI, and business intelligence.
• Define enterprise data architecture strategies aligned to business and technology objectives.
• Design data ingestion, integration, and transformation frameworks across enterprise systems.
• Develop data models, governance frameworks, and trusted data assets that support scalable analytics.
• Lead client workshops to define current-state architecture, future-state blueprints, and modernization roadmaps.
• Guide delivery teams implementing data platforms, pipelines, and analytics solutions.
• Partner with business and analytics stakeholders to enable advanced analytics and AI capabilities.
• Mentor consulting team members including data engineers, analysts, and architects.
• Contribute to Pioneer’s data consulting offerings, methodologies, and business development efforts.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to client technology leaders including CIOs, CTOs, and Chief Data Officers.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, analytics platforms, or enterprise data strategy.
• Experience designing modern data platforms, including data warehouses, lakehouses, and cloud analytics environments.
• Strong knowledge of platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud data services.
• Experience with data modeling, data integration, ETL/ELT pipelines, and enterprise data management frameworks.
• Familiarity with AI/ML-enabled data platforms and advanced analytics ecosystems.
• Experience integrating enterprise applications and operational systems into modern data architectures.
• Strong consulting skills including client engagement, solution architecture, and executive communication.
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver complex data and analytics programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

Benefits

• The estimated salary range for this role is $166,000 - $249,000 annually.
• Bonuses and other incentives are awarded at the Company's discretion and are based upon individual contributions and overall company performance.
• Pioneer is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes meaningful time off and paid holidays.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) including employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• A broad range of health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, long and short-term disability.