Data Solution Architect

Role Summary

The Data Solutions Architectis responsible fordesigningimplementingandoptimisingthe data and reportingsolutions that support the global Heineken business.

Working as part of the Global Analytics team this role acts as the connection point between client stakeholders analysts reporting teams dataengineersand technology partners to ensure data is accessible trusted and transformed into actionable business intelligence.

Initially the role is focused on one global client:establishingrobust reporting foundations improving data quality and governance and supporting delivery of dashboards measurementsolutionsand insight generation across Heineken global and local markets.

This is a hands-on role combining data architecture reporting delivery stakeholdermanagementand problem-solving. Over time the successful candidate will build broader leadership capabilities and contribute to the evolution of global reporting andvisualisationcapabilities acrossadditionalclients and solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Data & Reporting Solutions

• Own the design and delivery of reporting and data solutions for Heineken.

• Support the implementation and ongoing enhancement of global dashboards and reporting frameworks.

• Translate business requirements into scalable data and reporting solutions.

• Work with data engineering and technology teams to ensure reliable data pipelines and reporting infrastructure.

• Identifyopportunities to improve reporting automationstandardisationand efficiency.

• Support measurement frameworks that connect media marketingsalesand brand performance data.

Data Governance & Quality

• Collaborate with the Data Operations team toestablishdata governance processesdefinitionsand standards.

• Ensure reporting outputs are based on trusted and consistent data sources.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a day-to-day point of contact for data and reporting requirements.

• Partner with client stakeholders market teamsanalystsand technology partners to understand business needs.

• Facilitaterequirement-gatheringsessions and translate needs into clear delivery plans.

• Support senior leadership with reporting recommendations roadmapplanningandprioritisation.

Insight Delivery

• Ensure dashboards and reporting outputsanswerbusiness questions and support decision-making.

• Work alongside analytics teams to bring together reporting measurement and insight generation.

• Help identify opportunities to improve visibility of performanceeffectivenessand growth opportunities.

Capability Building

• Contribute to the development of reporting best practices and reusable solutions.

• Stay informed of emerging reportingvisualisationand analytics technologies.

• Support testing and adoption of new reporting capabilities AI-enabledsolutionsand automation opportunities.

• Share knowledge and support junior team members whereappropriate.

What Success Looks Like in the First 12 Months

• Establish a deep understanding of Heinekens global data and reportingecosystem.

• Successfully implement and improve key global reporting solutions.

• Improve consistencyqualityand reliability of reporting outputs.

• Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders and global market teams.

• Create clear documentation governanceprocessesand reporting standards.

• Enable faster and more actionable decision-making through improved reporting and data accessibility.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in reporting business intelligenceanalyticsor data solutions roles.

• Strong understanding of data structures reportingworkflowsand dashboard development.

• Working knowledge of data engineering concepts including data modelling ETL/ELT data pipelinesAPIsand cloud-based data platforms.Not afraid to get hands-on when needed.

• Experience working with modern data stacks such as SnowflakeBigQuery Databricks Azure.

• Experience withvisualisationtools such as Power BI Tableau Looker Studio or similar.

• Ability to translate business requirements into practical data and reporting solutions.

• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience working with multiple data sources and complex reporting requirements.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.