<p><strong>Lead Data Architect / Senior Data Modeler</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Onsite in Burbank, CA (4 days/week, Mon–Thu)</p><p><strong>Team:</strong> Studio Technology – Data Services</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>The Studio Technology group at Walt Disney Studios empowers filmmakers, analysts, and business partners with scalable, secure, and innovative data solutions. As part of the Data Services team, you will shape how the Studio builds, organizes, and delivers data — from financial systems to marketing analytics to consumer engagement products.</p><p>We are looking for a Lead Data Architect whose primary passion is data modeling and data architecture, not software architecture. This person lives and breathes semantic models, dimensional design, medallion-layer structuring, and data-as-a-product principles. The ideal candidate is doing this work hands-on today and has done it consistently in recent roles — this is their core craft, not an adjacent skill.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do (Day-to-Day)</strong></p><p>● Partner with business stakeholders and product managers to understand data requirements and translate them into scalable data strategies and architecture.</p><p>● Design and own semantic models, dimensional models, entity definitions, and medallion-layer data structures (Bronze/Silver/Gold).</p><p>● Determine what gets built where and why, ensuring consistent modeling patterns across projects and data domains.</p><p>● Define and implement data-as-a-product approaches, including domain boundaries, ownership models, SLAs, and documentation standards.</p><p>● Work closely with data engineers to guide how assets should be built, structured, and optimized.</p><p>● Establish and maintain data standards, governance practices, naming conventions, and documentation for modeling and architecture.</p><p>● Provide technical leadership on data modeling best practices across teams, including coaching junior members.</p><p>● Evaluate modern data technologies and recommend tools that improve modeling consistency, performance, and quality.</p><p>● Collaborate with analytics, BI, and data science teams to design models that support reporting, ML/AI workloads, and cross-domain analytics.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Informatica Cloud Data Governance Catalog Specialist to join our team in Southern California. This position involves working on-site four days per week and offers a long-term contract opportunity. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data governance, analytics, and business intelligence tools, coupled with a proactive approach to problem-solving and collaboration.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Create catalog quality reports to monitor and enhance data governance metrics across domains and sub-domains.</p><p>• Develop and showcase data governance dashboards tailored to different user roles, including Data Owners, Stewards, Engineers, and Privacy Officers.</p><p>• Collaborate with business and IT teams, including data stewards, catalog architects, and platform owners, to implement governance solutions.</p><p>• Execute profiling, sampling, and scanner setups using Informatica tools to ensure data quality.</p><p>• Apply expertise in metadata management, data modeling, and large-scale data analysis to support governance initiatives.</p><p>• Design and implement both traditional relational and modern big-data architectures based on organizational requirements.</p><p>• Utilize business intelligence tools such as Power BI and Tableau to create actionable insights and reports.</p><p>• Define compliance procedures and produce audit reports to meet regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Establish and support governance councils and operational frameworks using data catalog tools.</p><p>• Facilitate metadata ingestion and ensure adherence to data security and quality standards.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager IT to join our team in Torrance, CA. This role is focused on leading IT projects related to customer-facing digital products, ensuring their successful delivery while fostering collaboration across various teams. As part of a long-term contract position, you will play a vital role in aligning project outcomes with business objectives and driving continuous improvement.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><p>The IT Project Manager will lead assigned projects and enhancements to new or existing systems following standard SDLC methodology (Agile and Waterfall). Responsibilities include full lifecycle project management, stakeholder communication, technical coordination, and the delivery of customer‑facing digital products.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage project plans, staff tasks, assignments, and progress reporting.</li><li>Track dependencies, risks, and issues; provide timely mitigation plans.</li><li>Facilitate communication between business and IT stakeholders.</li><li>Review, refine, and validate complex business requirements; develop a clear and prioritized backlog.</li><li>Partner with Solution Architects and Technical Leads to review designs.</li><li>Oversee QA planning and execution; coordinate test schedules and timelines.</li><li>Schedule, coordinate, and chair meetings; distribute meeting minutes.</li><li>Create presentations and communication materials for various stakeholders.</li><li>Manage release cycles and post‑launch activities end‑to‑end; support production systems.</li><li>Monitor team performance and provide feedback to ensure transparency for Product Owners and executives.</li><li>Support delivery teams and/or Product Owners in story and task definition.</li><li>Lead continuous improvement through data‑driven Agile retrospectives.</li><li>Maintain accurate and updated team documentation and project artifacts.</li><li>Collaborate with the Product Owner on backlog definition, prioritization, and visibility.</li><li>Partner with developers, designers, QA engineers, and cross‑functional teams to deliver product features.</li><li>Collaborate with other project teams to remove impediments.</li><li>Support Product Owners in stakeholder meetings and solution development.</li></ul><p><strong>Scope of Work</strong></p><p>The Project Manager will work with digital and consumer‑focused applications, supporting Agile delivery and cross‑functional coordination across internal teams, consultants, and vendors.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What This Person Will Be Working On</strong></p><ul><li>Leading digital‑focused delivery teams aligned with departmental objectives.</li><li>Supporting Agile practices across customer‑facing digital applications.</li><li>Collaborating with IT teams, consultants, and vendors to define goals, backlogs, and roadmaps.</li><li>Managing one or more medium‑ to large‑scale, moderately to highly complex projects.</li><li>Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with high quality.</li><li>Creating project plans, assigning tasks, identifying resource needs, conducting quality reviews, and escalating issues as needed</li></ul>
<p><strong>***For immediate consideration, please message Ali Ferber (Scott) on LinkedIn with your updated resume***</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Title: Network Manager (but heavy on Systems, M365, VMware)</p><p>Location: Gardena, CA *hybrid* 1 week onsite, the next remote in that rotation*</p><p>Salary: $120,000- 155,000 + benefits and bonus</p><p>Technical Skills: VMware version 7.0 and higher, M365, Windows Servers, Support, Active Directory, Group Policies, Cisco</p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for a skilled Network Manager to oversee the infrastructure operations and network systems of our clients organization in Gardena, California. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership abilities and technical expertise to manage a dynamic environment supporting approximately 250 users. This role requires hands-on experience with advanced technologies and a proactive approach to vendor management and team supervision.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage and optimize the organization's network infrastructure, ensuring reliable and secure operations.</p><p>• Oversee VMware systems, ensuring they are running on version 7 or newer and meet performance expectations.</p><p>• Administer Active Directory, including assigning group policies and maintaining user account security.</p><p>• Lead a team of 3-4 direct reports, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.</p><p>• Supervise vendor relationships, ensuring services align with organizational needs and budgets.</p><p>• Implement and maintain Microsoft 365 Enterprise solutions to enhance productivity and collaboration.</p><p>• Design and maintain network architecture, ensuring scalability and efficiency.</p><p>• Configure and manage Cisco routers and networking systems to support enterprise operations.</p><p>• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure minimal downtime.</p><p>• Develop and enforce IT policies and procedures to uphold security standards.</p>
We are looking for a visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead and enhance the technological infrastructure of our university in Los Angeles, California. This role involves overseeing IT strategies, security, and operations to ensure the institution remains at the forefront of innovation and compliance. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in IT leadership and a strong ability to align technology initiatives with academic and operational goals.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and maintain a strategic IT roadmap aligned with the university's overarching objectives.<br>• Collaborate with department leaders to evaluate current and future technology needs, ensuring adequate system and network capacity.<br>• Design and implement comprehensive policies, procedures, and training plans for effective system management and disaster recovery.<br>• Lead the creation and execution of IT project methodologies to prioritize and achieve technology-related goals efficiently.<br>• Establish and oversee vendor relationships to ensure optimal performance and compliance with contractual obligations.<br>• Implement robust security measures, including compliance with Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, HIPAA, and PCI standards.<br>• Conduct regular security assessments to identify and mitigate risks, maintaining industry-leading practices.<br>• Supervise IT managers and directors, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability within the team.<br>• Monitor and report on key performance metrics, such as network uptime, helpdesk responsiveness, and customer satisfaction.<br>• Ensure the continuous delivery of IT services, including the development of disaster recovery and continuity plans.
