Principal Data Architect

We are seeking a strategic, results-driven, and operationally strong Senior Manager for Enterprise Data Platforms (Offshore – India) to provide direct frontline management of offshore teams across Architecture, Data Governance & Data Quality, Engineering, BI Development, Data Science, QA, and Production Support.

This role will directly manage the offshore teams, ensuring high-quality execution while maintaining dotted-line alignment with global functional leaders in their respective disciplines. The Senior Manager will be responsible for performance management, resource planning, engineering execution, Agile delivery and team development, ensuring offshore teams contribute effectively to enterprise data initiatives.

As part of a matrixed leadership structure, this role will work closely with global data and technology executives to balance on-the-ground execution with strategic alignment across functions.

What We're Looking For

• 12+ years overall experience with 4+ years managing offshore data engineering, architecture, or analytics teams in a matrixed environment.
• Strong people management, execution oversight, and performance accountability.
• Ability to balance direct leadership with dotted-line functional reporting.
• Expertise in modern data architecture, scalable pipelines, and cloud platforms (e.g., Snowflake, GCP/Azure, Airflow, dbt, Talend).
• Experience optimizing data infrastructure, automation, and performance tuning.
• Understanding of data governance, metadata, and data quality frameworks.
• Accountable for delivery execution in Agile environments, working with Scrum Masters & Product Owners.
• Ability to remove roadblocks, optimize team efficiency, and drive execution cadence.
• Experience managing platform operations, production support, and incident resolution.
• Strong understanding of SLAs, monitoring, and disaster recovery coordination.
• Proven ability to engage with global data, technology, and business leaders.
• Strong communication and executive reporting skills, ensuring transparency in delivery.

Why Aristocrat?

Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.

We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V

• World Leader in Gaming Entertainment
• Robust benefits package
• Global career opportunities

Our Values

• All about the Player
• Talent Unleashed
• Collective Brilliance
• Good Business Good Citizen

Travel Expectations

None

Additional Information:

Depending on the nature of your role, you may be required to register with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.

At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.