Solutions Architect - Data Governance

A client of Insight Global is seeking a client-facing Data Governance Solutions Architect to lead enterprise data governance initiatives across Microsoft environments. This individual will work directly with customers to assess current-state governance, design governance frameworks, establish data stewardship models, and implement governance solutions across Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and Microsoft Purview environments.

This is a true architect and consulting role. Candidates must be comfortable leading discovery sessions, presenting to executive stakeholders, creating governance blueprints in greenfield environments, and independently guiding customers through complex governance challenges. The ideal candidate can translate business requirements into scalable governance solutions while helping organizations improve data quality, lineage, metadata management, AI readiness, and overall governance maturity.

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7+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Architecture, or Information Management

Strong client-facing consulting and stakeholder management experience

Unity Catalog or Collibra experience (Purview preferred)

Experience designing and implementing enterprise data governance frameworks

Expertise with data lineage, metadata management, business glossaries, stewardship models, and governance operating frameworks

Experience with Azure and Microsoft Fabric

Ability to lead discovery workshops, assessments, and solution design sessions independently

Experience developing governance strategies in ambiguous or greenfield environments

Strong communication and presentation skills

Ability to create governance roadmaps, architectures, and reusable governance assets Microsoft Purview implementation experience (preferred, but not required)

AI governance and AI readiness experience

Microsoft 365 Copilot governance experience

Azure Databricks experience

Data quality and governance monitoring solutions

Experience with regulated industries

Experience with Microsoft Foundry or Copilot Studio

Knowledge of security and compliance frameworks related to data governance