Cynet Systems · 3 weeks ago
Data Architect (SAP Data Exp)
Emeryville, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expCynet Systems is seeking a Data Architect to provide strategic and technical leadership across enterprise data architecture, analytics, AI, and data governance initiatives. The role involves defining a comprehensive data strategy aligned with business priorities and driving measurable value through analytics and AI solutions while ensuring strong governance and compliance practices.
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Responsibilities
Define and execute enterprise data science, AI, and data governance strategies aligned with corporate priorities
Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on data-driven decision-making
Champion responsible and ethical use of data and AI, ensuring compliance with security and regulatory standards
Lead the development and execution of enterprise data governance frameworks
Define the roadmap for advancing enterprise analytics, AI, and data capabilities
Lead initiatives to improve data quality, standardization, and master data management
Drive collaboration across data, IT, and business teams to accelerate analytics solution delivery
Stay current on emerging AI technologies and introduce best practices and innovation
Establish and enforce standards for data quality, security, privacy, and compliance
Oversee data lineage, metadata management, and master data management practices
Partner with enterprise data architecture teams to ensure data accessibility and integrity
Define and publish KPIs to measure data governance maturity and effectiveness
Recruit, develop, and lead high-performing data engineering, AI, and governance teams
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning
Provide coaching, mentoring, and career development support
Manage relationships with external vendors and analytics partners
Measure, track, and communicate the business value of analytics and AI initiatives
Develop dashboards and success metrics tied to business outcomes
Partner with Finance and PMO teams to quantify ROI and investment impact
Ensure transparency, alignment, and timely delivery of data initiatives
Qualification
Required
12+ years of experience in data science, analytics, data architecture, or data governance roles
5+ years of senior-level leadership experience leading data science, AI, or enterprise analytics functions
Strong experience delivering AI and analytics solutions that drive measurable business impact
Deep understanding of data governance frameworks, data privacy, security, and regulatory compliance
Experience with SAP data models and familiarity with multiple SAP functional areas
Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Proven ability to translate complex data concepts into clear business insights
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field required
Preferred
Master's degree or advanced education strongly preferred
Experience building and scaling analytics and data teams within retail, consumer products, or supply chain environments
Proven ability to define metrics and demonstrate ROI for analytics and AI initiatives
Strong background in machine learning, predictive modeling, statistical analysis, and data visualization
Experience collaborating across business, IT, and data organizations to deliver enterprise solutions
Company
Cynet Systems
Headquartered in Washington DC Metro Area, Cynet Systems is a top talent supplier for companies across North America.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ashwani (Ash) M.
Partner and Co-CEO
Nikhil "Nick" Budhiraja
Founder / Co-CEO
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