Job TitleSIS Data ArchitectLocationAustin, TX - Hybrid Schedule - Onsite Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday | Remote Monday & Friday Must be within Texas *US Citizen or Green Card Holder *Job DescriptionWe are seeking a hands-on SIS Data Architect to support a large-scale ERP transformation within a higher education environment. This role will focus on enterprise data architecture, migration strategy, governance, integrations, and reporting enablement as the organization transitions from a legacy student information system to a modern SaaS platform. This is a highly visible role working across business, technical, and leadership teams to design scalable data solutions and support long-term analytics and operational goals.ResponsibilitiesLead enterprise data architecture and migration strategy efforts.Design conceptual, logical, and physical data models.Support large-scale ERP/SIS data conversion and transformation initiatives.Define data governance standards, data quality processes, and lifecycle management practices.Architect integrations across enterprise systems including reporting, CRM, LMS, and identity management platforms.Support analytics, reporting, and AI/data enablement initiatives.Partner with PMO teams, business stakeholders, and technical teams throughout the transformation lifecycle.Drive scalable, secure, and high-performing data solutions across the enterprise ecosystem.Required Experience7+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise data roles.Strong experience with:Data modeling.ETL/ELT processes.SQL and data warehousing.Cloud data platforms.Data governance and data quality strategies.Enterprise integrations and APIs.Experience leading complex enterprise data migration initiatives.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.Experience supporting enterprise reporting and analytics environments.Preferred ExperienceHigher education ERP or SIS experience.Experience with Ellucian Banner or Colleague.SaaS transformation experience.Experience with enterprise data governance initiatives.Experience supporting regulatory or compliance reporting environments.