Solutions Architect – Data Governance

SHI International Corp.

Solutions Architect leading enterprise data governance and Microsoft Purview implementations for SHI, a global IT solutions provider. Advising clients on governance operating models, monitoring, analytics, and AI readiness.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $140,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in enterprise data governance, including the design and implementation of governance frameworks, policies, and processes. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Purview and Azure technologies to establish data stewardship and governance standards across various platforms.

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Microsoft Purview ImplementationData Governance FrameworksAzure Data ServicesCustomer-Facing ConsultingData Stewardship Programs

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Hard Skills

Data GovernanceMetadata ManagementData LineageData Quality ReportingGovernance Monitoring SolutionsData Visualization ArchitecturesAzure MonitorAzure Log AnalyticsInfrastructure as Code (IaC)CI/CD Practices

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationFacilitation SkillsPresentation SkillsStakeholder ManagementCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft FabricAzure DatabricksUnity CatalogMicrosoft 365 CopilotAI Governance FrameworksAzure DevOpsGitHub

Industry Keywords

Regulated IndustriesHealthcareFinancial ServicesInsuranceManufacturingPublic Sector

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureSQLUnity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the lead technical and strategic advisor for enterprise data governance initiatives within client engagements
Define governance strategy and design governance architectures
Lead governance discovery workshops, maturity assessments, roadmap engagements, and executive strategy sessions
Design enterprise governance frameworks, stewardship models, ownership structures, governance policies, business glossaries, taxonomy standards, and metadata management processes
Architect and oversee implementation of Microsoft Purview Data Governance capabilities
Establish governance standards for structured data assets across Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Services, Power BI, SQL Server, Snowflake, Azure Databricks, and related platforms
Guide customers in developing sustainable governance processes, operating procedures, and stewardship responsibilities
Advise executive stakeholders, data leaders, governance councils, and technical teams
Translate business objectives, regulatory considerations, and operational requirements into scalable governance solutions
Lead customer-facing workshops, architecture reviews, roadmap discussions, and governance design sessions
Design governance monitoring and operational reporting solutions using Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics, and related observability platforms
Establish processes for governance measurement, stewardship accountability, data quality reporting, lineage monitoring, and governance adoption tracking
Contribute governance accelerators, reference architectures, and reusable delivery assets
Apply delivery standards and AI-accelerated delivery patterns and identify opportunities for improvement
Advise organizations on governance readiness for Microsoft 365 Copilot and enterprise AI initiatives
Assess metadata maturity, lineage coverage, ownership models, and governance controls for responsible AI adoption

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Computer Science, Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience
Seven or more years of experience delivering enterprise data, information management, or data governance solutions, with substantial recent focus on governance
Hands-on implementation experience with Microsoft Purview, including Unified Catalog, Data Map, Data Estate Insights, business glossary, metadata management, and data lineage
Experience establishing data stewardship programs, including executive sponsorship, ownership structures, accountability frameworks, and adoption strategies
Experience leading customer-facing consulting engagements, executive workshops, governance assessments, and strategic advisory initiatives
Experience with Microsoft Fabric, OneLake, and Azure
Experience with data engineering and data visualization architectures and their relationship to governance
Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and governance reporting
Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Experience with Azure Databricks and Unity Catalog, including governance and cataloging across Azure-based lakehouse environments
Experience supporting Microsoft 365 Copilot enablement, AI governance frameworks, and enterprise AI adoption initiatives
Experience with agentic systems such as Microsoft Foundry and Copilot Studio
Experience designing governance monitoring solutions using Azure Monitor and Azure Log Analytics
Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and CI/CD practices supporting data and analytics platforms
Experience working within regulated industries including healthcare, financial services, insurance, manufacturing, or public sector organizations
Ability to travel to SHI, partner, and customer locations as needed
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with sales, delivery, engineering, and leadership stakeholders
Commitment to continuous learning across data governance, analytics, and AI platforms
Strong ethical standards with disciplined adherence to data privacy, governance, compliance, and security requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities
Health, wellness, and financial benefits
World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours
Medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending may be included