Head of Data Architecture & Engineering

This role is based in our Menara Skymind office.

Role Overview

As a leadership role responsible for defining and executing the organizations data strategy architecture and engineering capabilities this position leads the design and implementation of scalable data platforms ensures data governance standards and drives innovation in data technologies to support business objectives.

Areas of Responsibility & Accountability

• Develop and execute comprehensive data architecture strategy aligned with business goals. Lead digital transformation initiatives focused on data modernization and cloud adoption. Translate the strategic direction of the function to tangible KPIs and goals.
• Establish data governance frameworks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Drive innovation through emerging technologies including AI machine learning and other relevant technologies.
• Design and oversee implementation of enterprise-wide data architecture and infrastructure. Ensure scalability security and performance of data platforms and systems. Establish best practices for data transformation integration and quality management.
• Oversee data pipeline development. Translate business requirements into technical solutions and data products. Ensure data architecture supports analytics reporting and business intelligence needs.
• Drive cost optimization and operational efficiency in data operations. Measure and report on data architecture performance and business value. Foster a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
• Build mentor and lead high-performing teams of data engineers and architects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT business units and external partners. Manage vendor relationships and technology partnerships.
• Successful on-time delivery of high-quality highly relevant and differentiated data products that provide quantitative foundations for syndicated research projects across sectors. Successful on-time execution of data products that are essential components of consulting engagements delivered to client specifications and quality expectations.

What They Produce

• Enterprise data architecture and infrastructure
• Data governance framework
• Translate the strategic direction of the function to tangible KPIs and goals
• Performance monitoring dashboards to ensure operational effectiveness
• Operations maturity assessments
• Resource mapping reports
• Talent retention and colleague engagement strategy
• Solution design and delivery of research and consulting projects to time quality and cost

Qualifications :

Knowledge & Skills

• Proven leadership management and team development expertise
• Critical thinker driving continuous improvement
• Strategic thinking with attention to operational details
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills for executive-level audiences internally and externally
• Communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across groups
• Ability to influence and drive change across the organization

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience with data governance tools and frameworks
• Expert knowledge of data architecture patterns data transformation and database technologies
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP) and modern data stack
• Knowledge of programming languages (Python SQL Scala Java)
• Demonstrated team management and matrix management expertise
• 10 years of experience in data engineering architecture or related fields
• 5 years in senior leadership roles managing technical teams
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale data transformation projects

Additional Information :

TechTarget Inc. doing business as Informa TechTarget including its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees applicants or any other covered persons because of race color sex (including pregnancy) age national origin or ancestry ethnicity religion creed sexual orientation gender identity or expression status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring training promotion discipline compensation benefits and termination of employment.

If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and or in the advertised position please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence.

Informa TechTarget complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as amended by the ADA Amendments Act and all applicable federal state or local law.

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. Thats why we work in-person with each other or with customers and partners three days a week or more. When youre not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces like at an Informa event you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

Our benefits include:

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When its time for the next step we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: annual leave birthday leave volunteer days and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from plus company funded private medical cover
• A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance mental health first aiders a healthy living subsidy access to health apps and more
• Recognition for great work with global awards and kudos programmes
• As an international company the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time