Director of Data Architecture & Governance

Location: Remote (U.S. based)
Industry: Regulated Services (e.g., Insurance, Financial Services)
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a strategic and technical leader to drive enterprise data transformation. This Director will lead architecture, engineering, and governance initiatives to deliver scalable AI/data solutions while ensuring compliance and ethical standards.

Note: Monthly travel outside of the Pacific Northwest is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams delivering enterprise data platforms and AI products

• Architect modern data infrastructure (lakehouse, streaming, mesh)

• Implement enterprise data governance and responsible AI policies

• Collaborate with business and tech leaders to align strategy and execution

• Promote engineering excellence and product-centric delivery

Ideal Candidate

• 12+ years in data engineering/architecture; 8+ years in leadership

• Experience in regulated industries (insurance preferred)

• Skilled in cloud platforms (Azure, Databricks, Snowflake), orchestration tools, and metadata systems

• Strong understanding of data governance, MLOps, and GenAI frameworks

• Certifications in Data Engineering, Cloud Architecture, or AI Governance preferred

Compensation

• Greater Seattle Area: $221K–$270K (Full range: $184K–$307K)

• Outside Seattle Area: $195K–$239K (Full range: $163K–$271K)
  Compensation is based on experience, location, and qualifications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with generous employer contributions

• Employer-paid life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurance

• 401(k) & Generous PTO

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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