The role of Lead Data Architect is accountable for defining and executing the company's data architecture and end-to-end process/system integration strategy and roadmap.
Your tasks include defining and executing the strategic roadmap for data architecture & management, serving as the executive owner for data architecture, data governance, and master data management across the organization, collaborating closely with other IT leadership team members to accelerate end-to-end business process digitalization and integration, establishing a strong collaboration, shared strategy, roadmap, and objectives with the IT Data Management & Integration Platforms Team, defining and enforcing policies, standards, and controls for master data domains, establishing, maintaining, and enforcing the enterprise data model, data governance frameworks, policies, and standards to ensure data quality and compliance, overseeing Stibo STEP (MDM/PIM) as the Group's core master data platform, supporting the design of a scalable integration architectures, including APIs, event-driven models, and middleware platforms to enable seamless data flow between systems, supporting the strategic implementation of the enterprise integration platforms, including SAP Cloud Integration (CI), SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), and Azure Integration Services, and supporting the implementation of future-oriented data and analytics solutions leveraging Azure, Power BI, and Microsoft Fabric.
Required skills and qualifications include 10-15 years of total professional experience in enterprise IT within a global or multi-site environment, 7+ years in Data Architecture, Data Governance, or Master Data Management roles, 5+ years in Integration Architecture or enterprise-wide systems integration, experience in manufacturing, industrial automation, or discrete production strongly preferred, experience in the following technologies a plus: SAP ERP, Salesforce, CIM-DB, BTP Integration Suite, Stibo STEP, Microsoft Fabrics, a Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, Engineering, or a related technical field, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical or business discipline required, MBA or MAS in Digital Transformation/Enterprise Architecture is a plus, Certifications: CDMP, CDP, DCAM, TOGAF or equivalent, and Language skills: English (Fluent, both written & spoken), German a strong plus (Fluent, both written & spoken).
The ideal candidate will have a portfolio that showcases their expertise in data architecture, integration, and governance. They should be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of the company's data landscape and how to improve it through strategic planning and execution.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for growth and professional development. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking to take on a new challenge, please submit your application.