Director Architecture

We are seeking a Director of Architecture to lead architecture strategy and solution design for a large-scale, business-critical data and platform transformation program. This role will play a key leadership position in shaping scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions across a complex multi-cloud environment (Azure, AWS, GCP).

The Director will partner closely with business and technology leaders to align architecture with program goals, guide solution delivery, and ensure consistency across multiple workstreams and platforms. You will work across a diverse ecosystem of data, applications, and integration layers—driving architectural direction for modern data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks) and enabling advanced analytics and AI capabilities. This is a highly visible role requiring a balance of hands-on architectural expertise, program-level leadership, and strong stakeholder engagement.

Job Description

• Lead architecture strategy and governance across a large-scale, multi-cloud data and platform program
• Define and drive architecture standards, patterns, and best practices to ensure consistency, scalability, and reusability across solutions
• Oversee end-to-end solution architecture across complex environments (Azure, AWS, GCP), guiding teams in designing scalable and resilient systems
• Translate business and program requirements into practical, high-quality architecture and technical solutions
• Lead design reviews and ensure alignment with agreed architectural patterns and standards
• Drive the design and evolution of modern data platforms using technologies such as Snowflake, Databricks, and lakehouse/data mesh architectures
• Architect data warehousing, data integration, and analytics solutions supporting high-volume, large-scale data processing
• Enable advanced analytics, AI/ML, and automation capabilities across the data lifecycle
• Define and deliver the roadmap for a cloud-scale, governed data platform, reducing redundancy and improving overall data maturity
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  IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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 any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

  IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

  The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $119,900.00 - $334,200.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.