Data Strategy Architect
9 days ago
Pittsburgh
• Job Identification 115760, • Job Category Information Technology, • Posting Date 04/29/2026, 01:36 PM, • Locations 201 Isabella Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, US (Hybrid), • Job Schedule Full time, • LinkedIn Recruiter Tag #LI-MC1 Major Activities: • The IT business architect clarifies strategic intentions, identifies business outcomes, explores implications, impact, risks, and addresses stakeholders' questions., • Proactively and holistically leads and supports information technology strategic initiatives that align with business goals and shape business models - people, processes, technologies and data., • Helps business leaders and end users understand, apply, evaluate, and operationalize existing, new, and emerging technologies to transform and optimize business and operating models, • Lead discovery efforts, including stakeholder interviews and process analysis, to identify gaps and opportunities in the organization's data culture to drive towards strategic goals and targeted business outcomes, while considering IT investment priorities, • Continuous knowledge development of business capabilities, business processes, technology capabilities and standards for applicability and feasibility assessments, • Use the organization's existing business and operating model as the starting point for innovation, for example, by using new technologies to enhance, enable and extend as a building block, • Research and provide consultation on emerging technology trends and disruptions and competitors' practices relevant to assigned business process/functions representatives, • Collaborate with the IT PMO on benefits, issues, risks of initiatives and reporting project status, • Analyze and anticipate project and product needs and determine resources needed to meet objectives and solve problems, • Capture business needs and collaborate with other IT thought leaders on solutions, • Question and challenge legacy assumptions, navigate ambiguity, and maintain a holistic or big picture view of the organization's strategic landscape, • Define and lead the enterprise data strategy roadmap, aligning data initiatives with business priorities and long-term organizational goals, • Design and architect scalable data ecosystems, including data lakes, warehouses, and integration frameworks, • Establish best practices for data governance, data quality, and data lifecycle management, • Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities to leverage data for advanced analytics, reporting, and decision-making, • Evaluate and recommend data technologies, platforms, and tools to support evolving business needs, • Define data models and architectures that support value, volume, velocity, and variety of data across the organization, • Support the design of data-driven solutions that enhance operational efficiency and frontline workforce enablement, • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or eight (8) years of additional experience in Information Technology accepted in lieu of a degree, • Minimum of eight (8) years of business or IT experience with direct responsibility for strategy formulation, business analytics, or program management, • Strong understanding of data architecture principles, including data integration, warehousing, and governance, • Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, • Experience designing modern data platforms (data lakes, cloud-based data ecosystems, etc.), • Experience in Data Driven initiatives, data architect frameworks, and integration strategies as well as data governance frameworks and data management best practices, • Ability to leverage existing, new, and emerging technologies to apply them to new business designs and business models to achieve targeted business outcomes, • Experience with organization change management, • Strong analytical and conceptual skills; ability to create original concepts and theories for a variety of projects This will be hybrid role with a 3 day in office expectation here at our Corporate Center in Pittsburgh, PA. There is a potential for up to 10% domestic travel. Working at Howmet's Corporate Center * You'll receive a generous 401k retirement plan, medical insurance, and free access to additional resource such as our Employee Assistance Program's: counseling, legal consulting, childcare, convenience services, and more. * Diversity Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) dedicated to fostering inclusive work environments that leverage the diversity of backgrounds, experience and thought within our organization. * Ongoing opportunities to participate in a wide variety of Learning & Development programs. * Offers a hybrid work schedule, promoting a collaborative work environment and flexibility. * Participate in corporately sponsored volunteer service events * Opportunities to plan and/or attend organized social & community-based activities to build your network * Onsite cafeteria options with a terrace overlooking the city, direct access to the Riverwalk, and a close proximity to PNC Park. Salary range: $145k - 165k/year approximation (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, and/or location). , Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at ___. Follow: ___, ___, ___, ___, and ___. Equal Opportunity Employer: Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email