Principal Data Modernization Architect

Spaulding Ridge is an advisory and IT implementation firm. We help global organizations get financial clarity into the complex, daily sales, and operational decisions that impact profitable revenue generations, efficient operational performance, and reliable financial management.

At Spaulding Ridge, we believe all business is personal. Core to our values is our relationships with our clients, our business partners, our team, and the global community. Our employees dedicate their time to helping our clients transform their business, from strategy through implementation and business transformation.

We are looking for a Principal Data Modernization Architect to join our Salesforce Delivery team in North America .

This is a strategic leadership role responsible for helping clients transition from legacy data environments to modern, scalable, and AI-ready architectures. This individual will define modernization strategies, architect multi-cloud data ecosystems, and lead cross-functional initiatives that deliver long-term enterprise value. The ideal candidate blends technical depth, enterprise architecture expertise, and business acumen, serving as both a trusted advisor and a hands-on strategic architect.

Responsibilities :

1. Modernization Strategy & Vision

• Define and evolve the firm's data modernization blueprint across industries and clients
• Champion modular, cloud-native, and interoperable architectures (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Salesforce, Azure / GCP)
• Promote data-as-a-product, self-service analytics, and embedded governance

2. Enterprise Architecture Leadership

3. Client Advisory & Executive Engagement

4. Cross-Functional Enablement

5. Thought Leadership & IP Development

Qualifications :

Business Impact

Spaulding Ridge's Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace

When we engage the expertise, insights, and creativity of people from all walks of life, we become a better organization, we deliver superior services to clients, and we transform our communities and world for the better.

At Spaulding Ridge, we believe our team should reflect the rich diversity of society and we take seriously the responsibility to cultivate a workplace where every bandmate feels accepted, respected, and valued for who they are. We do this by creating a culture of trust and belonging, through practices and policies that support inclusion, and through our employee led Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) : CRE (Cultural Race and Ethnicity), Women Elevate, PROUD and Mental Wellness Alliance.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.