We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to lead the technical architecture work stream of a comprehensive Data Modernization Assessment for our client. This role is instrumental in defining the future-state architecture across infrastructure, data pipelines, governance frameworks, and analytics platforms. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in enterprise data architecture, modern cloud data platforms, and designing scalable, AI-ready data ecosystems. Responsibilities include assessing and documenting current enterprise data architecture, leading reviews of data pipelines and infrastructure, designing target-state architecture, evaluating monitoring and lineage capabilities, guiding metadata and governance frameworks, collaborating with cross-functional teams on analytics tooling, providing architectural guidance for agentic BI and AI-driven analytics, translating findings into strategic roadmaps, and partnering with Product Manager and Engineering leads.