Principal Data Architect

Job Duties

Donaldson is committed to solving the world's most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

We are seeking a Principal Data Architect to be one of the architects shaping Donaldson's enterprise data future. We're building a newly re-established Enterprise Architecture team, and this is your opportunity to influence how data, AI, analytics, and modern cloud technologies are adopted across a global manufacturing company. You'll be part of a small, highly visible team where your ideas will directly influence enterprise technology decisions across a global organization. This isn't a role where you'll create standards from the sidelines; you'll be a hands-on Data Architect, partnering with business leaders, engineering teams, and emerging technology experts to solve real business challenges and drive enterprise-wide transformation.

You'll love the opportunity to shape enterprise data strategy from the ground up, work with Snowflake, Azure, Oracle, AI, and modern cloud technologies, influence executive decisions and enterprise architecture standards, collaborate across business, IT, engineering, and manufacturing teams.

Qualifiedcandidates must be able toworka Remote or hybrid US schedule.

Key Responsibilities

You'll define and drive Donaldson's enterprise data architecture by:

Developing the enterprise data strategy and roadmap

Designing scalable cloud-based data architectures and platforms

Leading Master Data Management (MDM) initiatives

Building trusted, governed data solutions for analytics and AI

Establishing enterprise data governance, quality, and architecture standards

Engaging and influencing C-level executives and senior stakeholders to align enterprise data strategy with business objectives

Architecting modern data solutions using Snowflake, Azure, Oracle, APIs, and streaming technologies

Serving as a trusted advisor on enterprise data investments and strategy

Minimum Qualifications

12+ years of experience in Data or Enterprise Architecture

3+ years of Snowflake experience

Strong expertise in cloud data platforms (Azure preferred)

Experience with Data Warehouses, Data Lakes, MDM, and Data Governance

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Qualifications:

AWS experience

AI/ML data platform experience

Cloud or data architecture certifications

Relocation: Thisposition is not eligible for relocationassistance.

Annual Salary Range:$152,190 to $186,000.Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to applicable work experience, training, education, performance.

This position iseligible forannualincentive planbased on performance and company growth.

Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits, retirement plan (401k), paid time away, paidleaves(including paid parental leave)andmore.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:

Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).

Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Keywords: Data Governance, Data Architect, Enterprise Architect, Azure, Snowflake

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Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

12 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$152,190.00 - $186,000.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55431

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

JR-27983

Job Benefits

Not specified