Functional Lead Data Architecture (mfd)

At Statista were all about facts and data for we are the worlds leading business data platform. By providing reliable and easy-to-use data as well as various data analytics products and services we empower people worldwide to make fact-based decisions.

Founded in Hamburg in 2007 we have quickly grown into a global company with offices in major cities such as London New York Berlin and Tokyo. And we still have a lot of plans. Our constant growth does not only prove our success but also keeps creating new development and career opportunities for our employees.

We value and celebrate our diverse culture. You are welcome here for who you are no matter where you come from what you look like or whether you prefer bar graphs to pie charts. Your story matters keep writing it as part of our team.

Are you ready to join us

Your role

• Steer the Data Architecture function from an organizational and delivery perspective covering data architecture taxonomy and meta data governance

• Lead data engineers architects or taxonomy/metadata specialists in a functional or program leadership role

• Drive and coordinate cross-functional programs and projects across Data Architecture Product Research Data Operations and Tech

• Establish clear priorities operating models and decision-making processes across teams

• Act as the primary stakeholder interface for Data Architecture translating complex topics into clear outcomes and decisions

Your profile

• Several years of experience in functional leadership program management or portfolio roles in data-driven organizations

• Strong understanding of data platforms data architecture concepts and metadata without the need to act as a technical lead

• Proven ability to manage complex cross-team initiatives and projects with multiple dependencies

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences

• High organizational strength structured thinking and comfort working in ambiguous evolving environments

What we offer

In addition to our great team culture and our shared goal of empowering people with data there are many other things that make Statista a great place to work! Join us and benefit from:

• Work from abroad up to 30 calendar days a year

• Hybrid work and flex-time

• International team and social events

• Subsidized urban mobility and access to fitness and wellness options

• Free access to Perplexity Enterprise and all its amazing functionalities

• Career & training opportunities

• Attractive locations and modern offices

• Mental health support with OpenUp

Some of the benefits listed here apply only to the German entity and to Junior-level roles or above.

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