Position Overview

The Data Architect collaborates with Business Owners Process Owners IT Application Owners Data StewardsEnterprise Architects and external partners to create andmaintainenterprisewide data models definitions lifecycle rules and quality standards.

The function playsa central rolein master data governance data lifecycle management data migration and data quality monitoring ensuring that master and transactional data support the organizations strategy and operational requirements

What you will do

Data Governance & Standards

• Contribute to define andmaintainenterprisewide data standardsin alignment with Enterprise Architecture including data definitions attributes hierarchies and ownership models.
• Establish andmaintainendtoend data lifecycle rules (phasein change phaseout).
• Develop andmaintaindata governance frameworks including roles responsibilities and approval workflows.
• Collaborate with Business Owners to ensure alignment of rules with operational requirements and compliance standards.

Master Data & Transactional Data Management

• Define and own reference data models for master data domains (e.g. material customer vendor product asset pricingetc.).
• Oversee master data creation update change and retirement processes.
• Ensure data harmonization across regions systems and business units.
• Identifydata issues and drive data cleansing initiatives with business stakeholders.

Data Quality Management

• Define data quality rules KPIs and measurement criteria.
• Implement tools dashboards and monitoring processes to ensure ongoing data quality.
• Coordinate remediation activities with Business Owners IT teams and data stewards.
• Ensure proactive prevention of data inconsistencies across applications.

Data Migration & Transformation Support

• Lead and coordinate data migration strategies for projects and programs (legacy to target systems).
• Define migration approach mapping guidelines cleansing requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Work closely with system integrators to ensure consistentaccurate and validated data migration.
• Ensure proper documentation of data models mapping and transformation logic.

Architecture & Integration Alignment

• Align data architecture with application process integration and cloud architectures.
• Ensure data flows and ownership models are consistent across the E2E landscape.
• Collaborate with integration teams to ensure data interfaces are consistent standardized and governed.
• Support ARB(Architecture Review Board)processes for datarelated topics.

Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration

• Work closely with Business Owners GPOs/GPEs and IT teams to ensure alignment and clarity.
• Facilitate workshops on data harmonization lifecycle rules and quality improvements.
• Provide regular updates on data quality status risks and improvement initiatives.
• Document and communicate impacts of data changes across the organization.

Continuous Improvement

• Identifyprocess inefficiencies in data management and propose improvements.
• Support automation of data validation cleansing and quality monitoring.
• Drive maturity in enterprisewide data governance and lifecycle management.
• Support the introduction of modern data management technologies and tools.

What we require

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Data Architecture Master Data Management Data Governance or related fields
• Experience managing enterprise master data in ERP/CRM/PLM environments (SAP/Salesforcepreferred)
• Experience with data migration during large transformation programs
• Practical experience in developing data models definitions and governance frameworks
• Experience working in international distributed teams
• Strong knowledge of data governance master data management and data lifecycle models
• Proven experience in data architecture across complex IT landscapes
• Skills in datamodelling metadata management and data flow documentation
• Strong analytical ability to identify data inconsistencies and quality issues
• Experience in coordinating crossfunctional data cleanse and harmonization activities
• Ability to produce highquality data documentation and governance artifacts
• Ability to lead crossfunctional teams through influence
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Experience in data governance councils or working groups
• Ability to drive alignment across business and IT at senior levels
• Skilled in orchestrating complex multistakeholder discussions

What we prefer

• Experience with SAP MDGSAP ADM by SynitiSAP S/4HANA data models or equivalent MDM platforms
• Experience with Azure Data Services data lakes data warehouses
• Knowledge of integration and ETL tools (e.g. Informatica SAP DS Azure Data Factory)
• Experience with data quality tools and dashboards
• Familiarity with compliance requirements (GDPR ISO internal standards)

What we offer

• Best opportunities in a globally operating company valuing diversity inclusion sustainability and mutual trust
• Home office allowance
• 25 days paid annual leave
• Additional health insurance
• 102.26 EUR Food vouchers
• Public transportation card
• Multisport / Coolfit card
• Opportunity for flexibility with a hybrid working model
• Employee Assistance Program (Mental Health Legal & Financial Counselling)
• Language training opportunity
• Brand new modern office premises in a class A Business building
• Employee referral program
• Fresh fruits in the office
• Training and mentorship programs
• Access to over 15000 LinkedIn Learning courses to assist in your development

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Who we are

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