Ellucian

Manager - Data Architecture, Data & Analytics Office

Ellucian$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Info Systems, Info Management, Computer Science, or Info Technology; higher degree accepted but not required
  • 5 years of experience in enterprise data architecture, data engineering, or BI development
  • 2 years of leadership or managerial experience
  • 3 years of experience with cloud-native data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, Databricks)
  • 3 years translating technical architecture into business value
  • 3 years of experience with enterprise business systems (e.g., Salesforce, Gainsight, ServiceNow)
  • 3 years of experience in building scalable, governed data platforms

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of data architects to design and implement enterprise data solutions
  • Define and evolve the enterprise data architecture strategy and governance frameworks
  • Oversee the development of scalable data models, pipelines, and integration patterns
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to align data architecture with strategic goals
  • Ensure scalability, performance, and compliance of the data platform
  • Provide architectural leadership for data visualization and embedded analytics solutions
  • Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration

Benefits

  • Remote work opportunities
  • Flexible work environment
  • Professional development and mentoring
  • Exposure to emerging trends in cloud data architecture and AI
  • Participation in a culture of continuous improvement
Full Job Description
About the Opportunity

Ellucian Company LLC has an opening for a full-time Manager - Data Architecture, Data & Analytics Office in Reston, VA. Duties are to lead and manage a team of data architects responsible for designing and implementing enterprise data solutions across platforms like Snowflake, Informatica, and dbt (15%). Define and evolve Ellucian's enterprise data architecture strategy, standards, and governance frameworks to support analytics, reporting, and AI/ML initiatives.5%. Oversee the development of scalable data models, pipelines, and integration patterns that support structured and semi-structured data sources. (10%). Partner cross-functionally with business, product, and technology teams to align data architecture with strategic goals and enable self-service analytics and predictive insights. (20%). Ensure data platform scalability, performance, and compliance with data governance, lineage, and security standards. (5%). Provide architectural leadership for data visualization and embedded analytics solutions using Tableau, Power BI, and other tools. (20%) Stay current on emerging trends in cloud data architecture, data mesh, generative AI, and modern data governance technologies. (5%). Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. (20%). Requires a minimum of a bachelor's or its foreign equivalent in Info Systems, Info. Management, Computer Science, or Info. Technology or closely related discipline. Higher degree accepted but not required. Remote - home benefits available. 60 months' experience in enterprise data architecture, data engineering, or BI development, with at least 2 years in leadership or managerial role. Must possess 3 years' experience in each of the following:
• With cloud-native data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift or Databricks) and modern data stack tools (e.g., Informatica, dbt, Airflow etc.).
• In translating technical architecture into business value.
• With enterprise business systems such as Salesforce, Gainsight, and ServiceNow.
• In building scalable, governed, and future-ready data platforms.
• In stakeholder management across technical and non-technical audiences. Email resumes to: [email protected]

About Ellucian

Ellucian is a provider of software and services to higher education institutions. The company was founded in 1968 and offers a range of solutions, including student information systems, financial management systems, and analytics. Ellucian's technology is designed to help colleges and universities improve their operations, enhance the student experience, and achieve their strategic goals. The company has a global presence and serves more than 2,700 institutions in over 50 countries.
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Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1968

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