The Principal Data Enterprise Architect is a senior strategic leader responsible for defining and executing the enterprise data strategy and architecture, guiding the transformation from fragmented, point-to-point integrations to a modern, domain-driven data product model. You will establish the target architecture, define data products and systems of record, and create a clear roadmap to migrate consumers from legacy data assets to trusted, governed data solutions. By driving alignment across business and technology teams, modernizing data integration patterns, and establishing governance and standards, you will reduce duplication, improve data quality, and enable scalable, high-value data capabilities that support digital, analytics, and AI outcomes.
The Principal Data Enterprise Architect is a senior strategic leader responsible for defining and driving the enterprise data architecture vision, strategy, and roadmap. You will lead the transformation from fragmented, point-to-point data integrations to a modern, scalable data product model that delivers trusted, governed, and reusable data aligned to business domains.
This architect will partner with business and technology leaders to establish clear data ownership, reduce duplication, improve data quality, and enable consistent, enterprise-wide data consumption to support digital, analytics, and AI initiatives.
This position falls within our Individual Contributor career pathway, and it will not manage any direct reports.
Key Responsibilities
Governance and Standards
Partner with Data Governance Office to establish enterprise data governance frameworks, standards, and metrics to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance
Partner with security, legal, and compliance teams to align with regulatory requirements
Mentorship & Leadership
Provide architectural leadership and mentoring across data, integration, and domain architecture teams
Promote best practices and build enterprise-wide data architecture capabilities
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in enterprise or data architecture, with deep expertise in data architecture and strategy
Proven leadership in large-scale data transformation initiatives (data platforms, integrations, or migrations)
Strong experience with data integration patterns, including APIs, event-driven architectures, and cloud data platforms
Demonstrated ability to define enterprise roadmaps and execute across complex organizations
Expertise in data governance, data modeling, and systems of record
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience implementing data product or domain-driven data architectures
Experience in healthcare or regulated industries
Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF)
Experience working with modern data platforms (e.g., cloud data lakes, streaming technologies, API management platforms)
Additional Information
Reporting Structure: You will report to an Associate VP, Enterprise Architecture.
Work Style: This position's work style is remote from any of the locations listed below. You must reside in close proximity to one of these locations.
Market Location Options:
Work at Home Requirements
To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:
At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary.
Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$156,600 - $215,400 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
