Senior Global AI Data Architect - 8093085002

Position Overview

Golin is seeking a Senior Global AI Data Architect to join our global AI core team and lead the transformation of how we collect, store, and leverage data across the organization. Reporting to the VP, Global AI Technology Lead, you’ll design and implement innovative data infrastructure that powers our AI-driven future while solving challenges around data discoverability, governance, and accessibility. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of communications through AI and build the blueprint for a fully AI-integrated marketing agency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the organization-wide transformation of data practices by standardizing processes from collection to governance and implementing scalable architecture solutions.
• Collaborate with account teams to catalog existing data assets and establish comprehensive data inventories.
• Implement data lineage tracking and documentation standards across all data assets.
• Partner with client teams to understand data pain points and develop training programs to ensure adoption of new data practices.
• Design and create automated workflows, data quality monitoring with validation procedures, and robust backup, recovery, and archiving strategies.
• Evaluate the current technology stack and recommend tools for data discovery, cataloging, and governance, with emphasis on API integration and scalability.
• Coordinate with parent company data teams on shared data initiatives and cross-network analytics projects.
• Architect data warehouses and design ETL pipelines that support both current operations and future analytics needs.
• Implement monitoring systems for data pipeline health, performance, and cost optimization while ensuring compliance with privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in data architecture or related roles, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead position.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing data architectures and governance frameworks, including experience with SQL, NoSQL, and data warehousing solutions (Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery).
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP along with cost optimization and performance tuning skills.
• Advanced programming skills in Python, SQL, and relevant scripting languages for data processing.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a track record for leading enterprise data transformation projects.
• Understanding of and experience with data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and data quality assurance processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the marketing, advertising, or communications industry.
• Background with social media data and audience analytics platforms.
• Familiarity with modern data stack tools such as Fivetran, Stitch, Looker, and Tableau.

Benefits & Perks

• Join a forward-thinking agency that is committed to AI integration to rewrite the rules of PR.
• LifeTime benefits program: Enjoy flexible time off, enhanced family care, generous health and wellness benefits, workplace hybrid flexibility, and a monthly stipend for gym or hobbies.
• Be part of a diverse global team with over 1700 employees across 50+ offices.
• Competitive compensation: Salary range: $90,000 - $150,000, based on skills, qualifications, and market considerations.