Portfolio Master Data Architect

Kforce has a client seeking an onsite Portfolio Master Data Architect to join their team in Atlanta, GA. This individual analyzes and translates complex technical requirements into architectural blueprints or proofs of concept for multiple technical and functional domains. They serve as the technical expert for the integration of products across the business, including managing the short- and long-term product roadmaps for technology systems. Responsibilities:

• Defines, designs, and oversees the systems and applications architecture for current and future technology products and business applications
• Manages application and/or infrastructure development projects, including modifying existing architectures and integrating products and systems into existing designs
• Understands product vision and business requirements to define product architectures and works with product managers to plan and execute new product releases
• Drives standard and efficient applications and infrastructure design by aligning product roadmaps with business strategies, vendor roadmaps, and service capabilities
• Contributes to the development of technology strategies, including driving requirements gathering, collecting existing deployment plans, synthesizing business goals, and developing operating strategies
• Works with technology teams on issues needing deep technical expertise and complex systems knowledge
• Evaluates new and emerging technologies and developmental methodologies to find faster, cost effective, and more reliable solutions for existing and proposed systems and evaluates strategic fit for the organization
• Manages, coaches, and/or trains architects and technical team members
• To be considered for this position, candidates must have experience in a similar role, or they must possess significant knowledge, experience, and abilities to successfully perform the responsibilities listed
• Relevant education and/or training will be considered a plus

• Core MDM Expertise (7+ years): Designing, implementing, and managing enterprise MDM solutions, covering key domains and hierarchies
• Data Architecture & Engineering (7+ years): Data modeling, ETL/ELT, data warehousing, SQL/NoSQL databases
• MDM Platforms (7+ years): Hands-on experience with major platforms like Enterworks, SAP MDG, Stibo, Syndigo, Informatica, etc.
• Data Governance & Quality (5+ years): Policy setting, data quality modules, reference data management
• Leadership & Strategy (5+ years): Leading teams, defining roadmaps, partnering with executives, driving strategic goals
• Integration: Integrating MDM with other systems
• Methodologies: Agile (Scrum), Waterfall, ITIL frameworks