Director, Architecture, Data

GE Aerospace

. Lead and develop the Architecture & Data team, including enterprise, platform, software, and data architects, data engineers, and Data Fabric product managers .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $152,000 - $202,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Enterprise Architecture and Data Management, with a strong focus on governance, data quality, and integration of AI standards within technology stacks. Proven ability to lead technical teams in a matrixed environment while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and problem-solving.

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Enterprise Architecture LeadershipData Management ExperienceTOGAF Framework FluencyAI Governance FluencyMatrixed Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Data ArchitectureData ModelingData Quality ManagementArchitecture GovernanceAI Standards IntegrationProblem-SolvingArchitecture Review ProcessesContinuous ImprovementDomain-Oriented Data OrganizationCybersecurity Authorization Processes

Soft Skills

CoachingInfluencing DecisionsTeam BuildingCommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGCPData FabricData Mesh

Certifications & Qualifications

TOGAF CertificationNIST AI Risk Management Framework Familiarity

Industry Keywords

DefenseAerospaceExport-Controlled EnvironmentRegulated EnvironmentMilitary Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop the Architecture & Data team, including enterprise, platform, software, and data architects, data engineers, and Data Fabric product managers
Establish role clarity, objectives, and standard work for each team member
Own team performance and development; build a culture of ownership, flow, and continuous improvement
Coach problem-solving at the point of work
Identify and remove obstacles, particularly in a matrixed organization
Own the architecture governance model, including reference patterns, standards, architecture review and decision processes, and exception handling
Set unified architecture and AI standards and advise technology and AI investments
Maintain an enterprise-wide capability map so AI integrates into existing technology stacks
Set data architecture and modeling standards and govern data quality, lineage, and reusable data patterns
Deliver the Defense & Systems Data Fabric as the top-priority objective
Coordinate with the Data Fabric Sr Principal Technical Product Manager and Principal Architects
Supervise Data Fabric engineers in a matrixed arrangement and align their objectives to fabric delivery
Ensure the canonical ontology, catalog, and governed data products cover in-scope business domains
Manage ATG, Data Fabric TRL/CRL, FLIGHT DECK, and RMF processes as a unified route from idea to authorized production
Build security and authorization into architecture, including ATB and ATO controls
Partner with Cyber Security, the RMF team, and Export Control
Coordinate architecture guardrails and platform patterns with the Director, Infrastructure & Platform
Charter Principal Architects with enterprise and CDAIO forum responsibilities
Represent Architecture & Data in Tech Ops leadership cadences, including daily management, WOR, and MOR
Align architecture and data baselines to enterprise and CDAIO standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college with minimum of 8 years of professional experience OR Associate’s degree with minimum of 11 years of professional experience OR High School Diploma with minimum of 13 years of professional experience
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Enterprise Architecture & Data Management or IT
Minimum 3 years of experience leading technical teams
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government SECRET security clearance
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; GE Aerospace will not sponsor employment visas
Must meet U.S. Person status requirements for access to U.S. export-controlled information: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, asylee, or refugee
Enterprise or solution architecture leadership, including governance of standards and reusable patterns across multiple teams
TOGAF, Zachman, or comparable framework fluency
Data architecture and data management experience, including domain-oriented data organization, modeling, lineage, and quality
Familiarity with data fabric, data mesh, and cloud data platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
AI governance fluency, including the NIST AI Risk Management Framework
Familiarity with AI stage-gate, agile operating model, and cybersecurity authorization / RMF processes
Experience running an architecture review or governance body and adjudicating exceptions
Ability to influence architecture decisions in enterprise or CDAIO-level forums
Experience leading in a matrixed model
Defense, aerospace, or other regulated or export-controlled environment background
Military experience is equivalent to professional experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary / commission based on the plan
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach from GE Aerospace
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan
401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Fidelity resources and planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time-off for vacation or illness
Professional development opportunities
Competitive compensation